Solutions Architect

Global MES Solution Architect Manager 📍 Location: São José dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil 🏢 Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing 💼 Work Setting: Hybrid Are you an MES architect with deep AVEVA expertise who enjoys combining solution architecture, technical leadership, and hands-on development? This role offers the opportunity to influence Kenvue's global manufacturing digitization strategy, establish enterprise MES standards, drive technical innovation, and lead global delivery initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. As the bridge between business requirements, solution design, and technical implementation, you will ensure MES solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term manufacturing transformation goals. The Solution Architect Manager serves as the technical authority for Kenvue's global MES ecosystem. This role requires both strategic architectural leadership and hands-on technical execution. You will define architecture standards, participate directly in development activities, oversee system integrations, mentor development teams, and ensure successful deployment of manufacturing solutions across global operations. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Leadership Global MES Architecture Ownership Own and evolve Kenvue's global MES architecture. Maintain architecture consistency across: Manufacturing Sites Applications Interfaces Integrations Deployments Establish and govern enterprise architecture standards. Define reusable design patterns and technical frameworks. Drive long-term MES platform strategy. Architecture Governance Evaluate new requirements and assess solution impacts. Review and approve architectural decisions. Ensure alignment with manufacturing digitization objectives. Lead technical governance and compliance initiatives. Hands-On Development & Technical Leadership MES Development Actively participate in: MES Configuration Solution Development System Enhancements Technical Troubleshooting Develop proof-of-concept solutions. Build complex MES components and technical capabilities. Support production issue resolution for critical manufacturing systems. Technical Quality Assurance Conduct: Design Reviews Code Reviews Solution Reviews Architecture Assessments Establish development standards and best practices. Ensure technical consistency across all development efforts. Technical Mentorship Mentor internal developers and external implementation partners. Provide technical coaching and architectural guidance. Support professional development within the MES organization. Global MES Template Ownership Product & Template Evolution Drive continuous improvement of the Global MES Template. Ensure solutions remain: Scalable Maintainable Reusable Configurable Evaluate enhancements and modernization opportunities. Global Deployment Support Support MES rollout and implementation activities globally. Lead discussions related to new capabilities and future platform enhancements. Ensure consistent deployment practices across manufacturing sites. System Integration & Enterprise Architecture Integration Architecture Design and support integrations between: AVEVA MES System Platform (L2) Enterprise Applications Manufacturing Systems Databases APIs Business Systems Enterprise Connectivity Define integration standards and technical patterns. Ensure reliable and secure data exchange. Support interoperability across operational technology and enterprise platforms. Vendor & Partner Management Technical Oversight Provide technical leadership for: Internal Development Teams Architects System Integrators External Consultants Vendor Governance Review and challenge external solution proposals. Validate technical recommendations and implementation approaches. Ensure compliance with Kenvue architecture standards. AVEVA Collaboration Partner with: AVEVA Support Product Teams Research & Development Teams Escalate and resolve complex technical challenges when necessary. Delivery & Technical Program Leadership Requirements Translation Work closely with Business Analysts during solution design activities. Help translate Functional Design Specifications (FDS) into technical solutions. Technical Design Ownership Develop and maintain : Solution Design Specifications (SDS) Technical Architecture Documents Development Standards Implementation Blueprints Agile Delivery Support Support sprint planning activities. Define and prioritize technical workstreams. Break complex requirements into executable development tasks. Ensure development teams maintain consistent requirement interpretation. Knowledge Management & Capability Development Internal Capability Building Develop MES expertise across Kenvue. Reduce dependency on external vendors through knowledge transfer. Build long-term internal technical capabilities. Documentation & Standards Create and maintain : Architecture Standards Technical Documentation Development Guidelines Knowledge Libraries Solution Playbooks Required Qualifications Technical Expertise AVEVA Technologies Strong hands-on experience with: AVEVA MES AVEVA Work Tasks AVEVA System Platform Experience integrating MES with Level 2 Manufacturing Systems. Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Manufacturing Process Automation Shop Floor Integration Production Management Systems Industry Standards ISA-95 Standards Manufacturing Operations Management Manufacturing Execution Processes Software Development Skills SQL Advanced experience with: SQL Development Stored Procedures Performance Optimization Database Troubleshooting Data Analysis JavaScript Custom Form Development Application Enhancements MES User Interface Customization Integration Technologies APIs Database Interfaces Enterprise Integrations Manufacturing Data Exchange DevOps & Delivery Tools Experience using: Azure DevOps GitHub Agile Delivery Practices CI/CD Concepts Release Management Backlog Management Sprint Planning Troubleshooting Expertise Ability to diagnose issues across: Application Layer Integration Layer Database Layer Manufacturing Systems Enterprise Interfaces Leadership Qualifications Technical Leadership Lead technical teams without direct reporting authority. Influence architecture and implementation decisions. Mentor developers and architects effectively. Stakeholder Management Communicate effectively with: Manufacturing Leaders Business Stakeholders Architects Developers Vendors Executive Leadership Decision Making Challenge assumptions and vendor recommendations when necessary. Make well-reasoned architecture decisions. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term platform strategy. Key Skills AVEVA MES AVEVA Work Tasks System Platform Integration MES Architecture Manufacturing Execution Systems ISA-95 SQL Development JavaScript Development Solution Architecture Technical Leadership Azure DevOps Enterprise Integrations