Manager – Enterprise IT Architecture (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)

Zs Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible working model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates is looking for a Manager in Enterprise IT Architecture for their Supply Chain & Manufacturing practice. In this role, you will design and scale enterprise technology platforms while integrating with operational environments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT architecture and a strong technical background.

You will lead transformation initiatives, develop architecture roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. ZS offers a hybrid working model and a focus on professional growth through diverse training programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise, solution, or digital architecture within consulting or industry.
• Strong grounding in enterprise architecture, with frameworks like TOGAF.
• Experience with optimizing architecture for performance and availability.

Responsibilities

• Assess current enterprise IT environments and define future architecture.
• Develop transformation roadmaps for modern enterprise platforms.
• Lead cross-functional teams in large-scale digital transformation programs.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Stakeholder management

Integration patterns

APIs and microservices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business.

ZS’s Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps clients drive higher product availability at lower costs and lower environmental impact through analytics, automation and process redesign. Our offerings span strategy, advanced analytics, planning and technology to optimize resource deployment while maintaining customer service levels.

Manager – Enterprise IT Architecture (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)

We seek a Manager to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing practice, focusing on enterprise IT architecture and digital transformation. The role centers on designing and scaling enterprise technology platforms across cloud, data and application layers, while enabling integration with manufacturing and operational environments. You will work closely with client stakeholders to bridge business priorities with technology strategy and lead delivery of complex transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Assess current‑state enterprise IT environments and define future‑state architecture, including applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security.
• Develop pragmatic transformation roadmaps that modernize enterprise platforms and enable scalable digital capabilities.
• Architect cloud‑based and data platform solutions (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh, analytics ecosystems) to support enterprise and supply chain use cases.
• Define integration patterns between enterprise IT systems and manufacturing/operational environments (e.g., ERP, MES, IoT/OT systems).
• Lead cross‑functional teams in delivering large‑scale digital transformation programs across supply chain and manufacturing contexts.
• Translate complex technical architectures into clear business value for senior client stakeholders.
• Support business development through solution shaping, proposal development, and client workshops.
• Contribute to development of reusable intellectual capital and thought leadership in enterprise architecture and digital manufacturing.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration across business, IT, and operational stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise, solution, or digital architecture within consulting, industry, or both.
• Strong grounding in enterprise architecture across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security, ideally with frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience designing scalable, secure enterprise solutions, including performance optimization, high availability, and environment planning.
• Expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake).
• Experience with integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and event‑driven architectures; familiarity with containerization and CI/CD.
• Exposure to AI/ML‑enabled systems and data‑driven architectures.
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
• Experience working in or supporting manufacturing or supply chain environments; familiarity with MES, SCADA, or IoT platforms is a plus (not required).
• Experience in Life Sciences, MedTech, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to a flexible and connected way of working, combining work from home and on‑site presence at clients or ZS offices for the majority of the week.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.