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.