DescriptionThe Lead, Solution Architecture will design scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology solutions. Skilled at translating complex requirements into end-to-end architectures across cloud, data, and enterprise platforms. Trusted partner to business and engineering teams, balancing technical excellence, performance, and delivery speed supporting Global Manufacturing, Quality and IT/OT integration.
Reporting to the Director, Solution Architecture, who has a dotted-line relationship to the Global Technology Leader (PTL) for Manufacturing and Quality, this role works in close partnership and collaboration to translate manufacturing IT strategy into scalable, compliant, and high-impact digital solutions across global operations, while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design and Architecture- Lead solution architecture, design, and execution of digital solutions supporting Manufacturing, Quality and IT/OT integration
- Design scalable, cloud-first and hybrid architectures that enable secure and reliable IT/OT connectivity
- Own solution-level technical and functional decisions within architectural guardrails defined by enterprise and manufacturing IT leadership
- Define, manage, and execute delivery milestones
Manufacturing, Quality & IT/OT Solution Architecture & Enablement- Define and enable IT/OT integration architectures connecting shop-floor systems (PLCs, SCADA, historians) with enterprise platforms (MES, QMS, cloud and analytics)
- Architect and evolve platform-based solutions across MES, QMS, LIMS, historians, and connected factory technologies via Azure Cloud
Stakeholder Partnership- Serve as the primary IT partner for Manufacturing and Quality stakeholders, leading solution architecture and design in close collaboration with business and IT teams
- Communicate architecture decisions and delivery outcomes through clear, concise, and executive-ready updates to IT and business leadership
Compliance, Security & Risk- Ensure solutions comply with regulatory, quality, cybersecurity and data integrity requirements
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure secure, resilient IT/OT architectures
Team, Vendor & Solution Architecture Delivery- Provide architecture-led guidance and technical leadership to local operations and OT teams across ELC manufacturing sites, enabling effective execution of digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Support roadmap-driven modernization of manufacturing technologies by advising on technical options, implementation sequencing, cost and timeline estimates, and vendor engagement
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate solution architectures, technical designs, and decisions clearly to diverse, global audiences
- Solid understanding of IT and IT/OT networking architectures, including segmentation, routing, security controls, and cloud integration patterns
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial and IT/OT environments, including network security, access controls, and data protection
- Practical exposure to manufacturing and industrial environments, with familiarity across common OT components (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, remote I/O), sufficient to inform solution design and integration decisions
- Experience or strong working knowledge of industrial IoT and connected factory platforms (e.g., Azure IoT, Ignition, Factory Talk) supporting manufacturing use cases
- Familiarity with modern application architectures, including containerized and modular solutions used for manufacturing data acquisition and analytics
- Prior experience integrating industrial systems with higher-level platforms such as MES, SCADA, batch systems, AGV/automation platforms, or analytics solutions
Pay Range:The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$102,000.00to $167,550.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
