Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
A career within Enterprise Architecture services, will provide you with the opportunity to bring our clients a competitive advantage through defining their technology objectives, assessing solution options, and devising architectural solutions that help them achieve both strategic goals and meet operational requirements. We help build software and design data platforms, manage large volumes of client data, develop compliance procedures for data management, and continually researching new technologies to drive innovation and sustainable change.
d*Why PWCAt PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.
At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm's growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.
Job Description & Summary: Lead end-to-end technical pre-sales and solution architecture for large-scale manufacturing digital transformation initiatives. Own the technical strategy, solution design, and RFP/RFI responses for high-value Industrial IoT, MES, and Digital Operations opportunities, partnering closely with sales and delivery teams to drive business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the complete technical solutioning lifecycle for MES and Industrial IoT engagements, including conceptual design, effort sizing, and architecture definition
- Own the technical narrative across RFPs/RFIs, ensuring comprehensive coverage of business, functional, and non-functional requirements
- Develop compelling technical value propositions, compliance matrices, solution assumptions, and risk mitigations to support commercial structuring and deal closure
- Act as the primary technical authority during bid reviews, customer evaluations, and solution defense sessions
Solution Architecture
- Design scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures bridging OT and IT landscapes, aligned with ISA-95 and manufacturing best practices
- Architect and integrate solutions leveraging Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Plex MES, Emulate3D, PLC/SCADA platforms, and ERP systems
- Define MES workflows across production, quality, genealogy, traceability, and performance management use cases
- Design and deploy cloud-native and hybrid architectures on Azure and AWS to support enterprise-scale MES and IIoT solutions
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Lead discovery workshops to capture shop-floor, operational, and business requirements across manufacturing domains
- Conduct technical demonstrations, architecture walkthroughs, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
- Present and defend solution architectures to senior technical stakeholders and C-level executives
- Collaborate with sales, delivery, and partner teams to shape deal strategy, pricing inputs, and customer value propositions
Mandatory skill sets:
Rockwell & MES
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) for enterprise MES deployments
- Strong expertise in Plex MES, including cloud-native MES architectures and SaaS manufacturing solutions
- Deep understanding of IT/OT convergence and manufacturing data standards (ISA-95, OPC UA, MQTT, etc.)
Emulate3D & Digital Twin
- Experience building Emulate3D models for virtual commissioning, including conveyors, body controls, and press control systems
- Strong capability in 3D model development and system simulation to validate PLC/HMI logic prior to physical commissioning
- Proven ability to collaborate with controls engineers and train teams on Emulate3D adoption and best practices
Control Systems & Integration
- PLC programming experience, preferably with Rockwell Automation platforms
- Integration of MES with PLC/SCADA systems and enterprise ERP platforms
- Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and real-time data acquisition
Software & Data
- Proficient in Java and SQL for MES customization, integrations, and data handling
- Familiarity with .NET-based web applications and standard web technologies
Cloud & Platform Engineering (Preferred – Plex & SaaS MES)
- 5+ years of experience operating cloud and platform engineering environments
- Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes in production (multi-cluster environments, Rancher, Cluster API)
- Infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible
- Strong experience with Azure and AWS, Linux environments, containers (Docker, containerd), and load balancing (Azure Load Balancer / F5)
- Observability and monitoring using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Elastic, PRTG, and Dynatrace
- Solid understanding of RBAC, security policies, secrets management, and enterprise security practices
- Ability to diagnose and analyze network and protocol-level issues using tools like Wireshark (IPv4/IPv6, FTP, HTTP, SSL)
Profile & Soft Skills
- Strong manufacturing domain expertise across industrial automation, MES, and digital operations
- Proven ability to translate shop-floor realities into scalable, enterprise-grade MES and IIoT architectures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear business value
Preferred skill sets:
- -Relevant Certifications are good to have.
- Comfortable in customer-facing, pre-sales, and solution-defense roles; prior SRE, platform engineering, or enterprise architecture experience is a strong plus
Years of experience required:
Overall, 9+ years in Manufacturing Digital Transformation and architecture.
Education Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech / MCA/ M.E/ M.TECH/ MBA/ PGDM. All qualifications should be in regular full-time mode with no extension of course duration due to backlogs.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor Degree, Master of Business Administration
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Proficy (Software), Smart Manufacturing
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment + 21 more
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
No
Government Clearance Required
No
Job Posting End Date
April 28, 2026
