Senior Manager, Solutions Architect - Manufacturing & Plant Operations

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Professional development stipends

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria is seeking a Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture for Manufacturing & Plant Operations in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule. You will lead architecture for production, control, storage, and OT/IT integration, delivering decision-ready builds for delivery teams.

The role requires 10+ years IT experience including 5+ years as architect, with hands-on MES experience and Azure know-how. You will drive vendor evaluations, architecture reviews, and cross-platform integration, powering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years as solution/technical architect.
• Hands-on architecture experience with MES platforms like TrakSYS or Wonderware.
• Knowledge of OT integration using OPC, Kepware, and industrial historians.
• Experience integrating plant systems with SAP for production and inventory.
• Understanding of IIoT, OT/IT convergence, and plant-floor security.
• Microsoft Azure experience: landing zones, PaaS, identity, API-led integration.
• Familiarity with TOGAF and federated EA models.

Responsibilities

• Architect manufacturing execution system capabilities across TrakSYS, Wonderware, and custom platforms.
• Design control-system integrations using OPC technologies, Kepware, Wonderware DAS, RSLinx, and historians.
• Define production quality, compliance, traceability, genealogy, scheduling, sequencing, and OEE capabilities.
• Develop IIoT integration patterns connecting plant equipment, manufacturing platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Direct integrations between plant-floor systems, warehouse management platforms, and SAP related to production confirmations and inventory management.
• Own high-level designs and cross-platform integration patterns throughout the architecture lifecycle.
• Lead vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, and solution assessments for alignment with enterprise standards.
• Prepare Architecture Review Board submissions, resolve findings, and support transition from design to run.

Skills

Solution architecture

Manufacturing IT

OT integration

Azure cloud

OPC/Kepware

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

TrakSYS

Wonderware

SAP

Job description

Want to lead the technology architecture of that powers the plant floor of Fortune 500 company, bringing together manufacturing execution, equipment management, shop-floor controls, and ASRS technologies to optimize production, material flow, and operational performance. Begin a role where you will take ownership from day one, solve critical OT and IT challenges, and deliver solutions with lasting enterprise impact. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture - Manufacturing & Plant Operations to lead architecture for our Manufacturing and Plant Operations Functioning within a federated Enterprise Architecture framework, you will be responsible for the architecture supporting production, control, storage, and OT/IT integration. You will provide decision-ready builds that enable manufacturing delivery teams to complete tasks successfully.

What you will be doing:

• Architecting manufacturing execution system capabilities across TrakSYS, Wonderware, and custom platforms.
• Designing control-system integrations using OPC technologies, Kepware, Wonderware DAS, RSLinx, and industrial historians.
• Defining production quality, compliance, traceability, genealogy, scheduling, sequencing, and overall equipment effectiveness capabilities.
• Developing Industrial Internet of Things integration patterns that connect plant equipment, manufacturing platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Directing integrations between plant-floor systems, warehouse management platforms, and SAP related to production confirmations, handling goods movements, and inventory management.
• Owning high-level designs and cross-platform integration patterns throughout the Define and Design phases of the architecture lifecycle.
• Leading vendor evaluations, product selections, proofs of concept, and solution assessments for alignment with enterprise standards and technology roadmaps.
• Preparing Architecture Review Board submissions, resolving findings, conducting post-implementation reviews, and supporting the transition from solution design through build and run.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of information technology experience, including 5+ years as a solution architect or technical architect.
• Hands-on architecture experience with manufacturing execution platforms like TrakSYS, Wonderware, or other similar manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of control-system and OT integration using OPC, Kepware, Wonderware DAS, RSLinx, and industrial historian technologies.
• Experience integrating plant systems with SAP for production confirmations, goods movements, inventory, and related manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Industrial Internet of Things architecture, OT/IT convergence, warehouse management systems such as Blue Yonder, and plant-floor security requirements.
• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including landing zones, platform-as-a-service capabilities, identity services, cloud solution blueprinting, and API-led integration using Azure API Management or an integration platform as a service solution.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, experience operating within a federated Enterprise Architecture model, and strong communication and partner leadership skills.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.