Manager - Siemens MES Opcenter Solution Architect

Position Summary

• Teleflex is recruiting a Siemens MES OPCENTER Solution Architect to lead the architecture, migration, and standardization of the Siemens Opcenter Execution platform as part of the Siemens MES migration to Teleflex infrastructure and standards.
• This role provides the technical ownership of the Siemens MES OPCENTER solution, covering architecture, integrations, validation alignment, and operational readiness in a regulated manufacturing environment. In addition, this role carries team leadership responsibilities, including technical leadership and coordination of external consultants and system integrators, ensuring delivery quality, consistency, and alignment with Teleflex IT and Quality expectations.
• The Manager Siemens MES OPCENTER Solution Architect acts as the single point of accountability for the Siemens MES OPCENTER solution design, decisions, and long‑term sustainability.

• Establish a business stakeholder community across Teleflex organization.
• Lead requirements gathering with Manufacturing and Quality business process owners and program management to ensure requirements and deliverables are understood and agreed.
• Partner with IT and Manufacturing program management in the planning of scope, schedule, resource, and costs.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between Siemens MES Opcenter Platform and other applications (SAP S4, LIMS, Labelling systems, Imprivata and other Shopfloor systems)

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of the Siemens MES Opcenter solution.
• Key point of contact for the end‑to‑end Siemens MES Opcenter initiatives.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders, system integrators, and internal Teleflex teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Siemens MES OPCENTER solutions.
• Lead the initiation process for new project requests including analysis of possible solutions, scope definition, resource, cost, and schedule planning as they relate to Siemens MES Opcenter.
• Provide input to the decision process for selection of new software and hardware products and capabilities, highlighting cost, risk, and benefits for evaluation by final decision makers.
• Build and maintain knowledge of the overall Siemens MES Opcenter solution components, capabilities, and integrations.
• Act as expert support on manufacturing execution processes in the respective area of responsibility.

• Drive standardization and consistency of manufacturing execution processes and solutions.
• Review and approve requirements, process, configuration, and functional designs.

• Review and approve variations to the Siemens MES Opcenter solution.
• Provide solution design and methodology guidance to project team members and system integrators.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams in the implementation of Siemens MES Opcenter features.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture and design decisions.
• Ensure design is integrated with other functional and technical teams.
• Conduct functional and technical reviews and walk‑throughs of solution design documentation.
• Ensure data requirements are attainable and appropriately owned.
• Support knowledge transfer by providing documentation for development teams and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization within the Siemens MES OPCENTER platform and implement improvements.
• Conduct regular system assessments to ensure optimal functionality and responsiveness.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant IT policies, procedures, and computer systems validation standards.
• Develop a best‑in‑class, diverse, Siemens MES Opcenter design and delivery organization by attracting, retaining, and developing high‑performing IT professionals focused on business outcomes.
• Promote a work environment that challenges the status quo and fosters teamwork.
• Create a trusting, collaborative, and ethical work environment that positively contributes to employee engagement.
• Management of the relationship with relevant external consultants, vendors, and system integrators.
• Manage resource assignments and priorities; work with other functional managers…