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Role reports to: Automation and Integration Lead Location: Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The Solution Architect Manager is accountable for defining, governing, and evolving the Global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution architecture while actively contributing to the development and implementation of the solution. The role serves as the bridge between business requirements, solution design, and technical implementation, ensuring alignment with Kenvue's global manufacturing digitization strategy. Additionally, this position is expected to remain hands-on and actively participate in configuration, development, troubleshooting, and technical leadership activities.

This position will be based out of our location in São José dos Campos, Brazil or in India.

Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Own and evolve Kenvue Global MES architecture based on the AVEVA MES solution stack





Define architecture standards, design principles, and reusable patterns

Ensure consistency across sites, applications, integrations, and deployments

Evaluate new requirements and assess impact on the overall solution landscape

Drive architectural decisions and technical governance

Hands-On Development & Technical Leadership Actively participate in MES configuration and development activities

Develop proof-of-concepts and complex solution components

Support resolution of critical technical issues and production incidents

Perform design and code reviews

Define development standards and best practices

Coach and mentor internal and external developers

Product & Template Ownership Contribute to the evolution of the Global MES Template

Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability of the solution

Support rollout and deployment activities

Lead technical discussions regarding new capabilities and enhancements

Vendor & Partner Management Provide technical leadership to development and architecture teams consist of internal and external (System Integrator) resources

Review and challenge solution proposals from external partners

Facilitate engagement with AVEVA product teams, R&D;, and support organizations when required

Ensure external resources follow Kenvue architecture and development standards

Delivery Leadership Collaborate with Business Analysts to shape FDS, then own the creation of SDS, technical designs, and implementation approaches,



ensuring requirements are translated into scalable and executable development solutions

Break down functional requirements into detailed technical work packages, development stories, and implementation tasks

Ensure consistent interpretation of requirements across development teams

Contribute to sprint planning and technical prioritization

Knowledge Development Build and maintain MES expertise within Kenvue

Create and maintain architecture documentation

Drive knowledge transfer from suppliers to internal teams

Support development of long-term internal capabilities What we are looking for Required Skills & Experience Technical Proven strong hands-on experience with AVEVA MES and AVEVA Work Tasks

Strong knowledge and experience integrating AVEVA MES with L2 (System Platform)

Experience designing, developing, configuring, and supporting MES solutions in manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of ISA-95 and manufacturing execution processes

Advanced SQL scripting skills, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, stored procedures, and data analysis

Robust JavaScript development skills for MES forms customization and application development

Experience working with Azure DevOps / GitHub-based development lifecycle, including backlog management, sprint execution, CI/CD concepts, and release management

Experience with MES integrations, APIs, database interfaces, and enterprise systems

Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across application, integration, and database layers

Leadership Ability to lead technical teams without direct management authority

Strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to challenge suppliers and drive technical decisions

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

📌 Global MES Solution Architect Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kenvue
📍 Bengaluru