Manager – Enterprise IT Architecture (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)
ZS Associates · Princeton, United States +9 · 3mo ago
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, 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 and every 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. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ZS’s Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our clients to drive higher product availability at lower costs (stock-outs, carrying costs, and supply chain operating costs) and lower environmental impact through leveraging analytics, automation and process re-design approaches. Our offerings span the spectrum of strategy, advanced analytics, planning and technology to optimize deployment of resources (inventory, network, etc.) while maintaining customer service levels.
MANAGER – ENTERPRISE IT ARCHITECTURE (MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN)
We seek a Manager to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing practice, with a primary focus on enterprise IT architecture and digital transformation. This role will center 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, or similar)
- 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 systems such as 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. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
ZS’s Supply Chain & Manufacturing group helps our clients to drive higher product availability at lower costs (stock-outs, carrying costs, and supply chain operating costs) and lower environmental impact through leveraging analytics, automation and process re-design approaches. Our offerings span the spectrum of strategy, advanced analytics, planning and technology to optimize deployment of resources (inventory, network, etc.) while maintaining customer service levels.
MANAGER – ENTERPRISE IT ARCHITECTURE (MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN)
We seek a Manager to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing practice, with a primary focus on enterprise IT architecture and digital transformation. This role will center 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, or similar)
- 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 systems such as 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. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com