NTT DATA is hiring a Digital Solutions Architect for a Senior Director role focused on designing AI-native digital solutions for manufacturing and supply chain clients. You will lead domain architecture, design modular BPS/BPaaS solutions, engage with C-level clients, and develop strategic modernization roadmaps.
What You'll Do
- Lead domain architecture for Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, and Aftermarket Services.
- Architect future-state processes using AI agents across production planning, inventory optimization, supplier management, quality management, warehouse operations, and shop-floor automation.
- Translate domain regulations, safety constraints, and operational requirements into scalable AI-driven workflows.
- Design modular BPS/BPaaS solutions leveraging agentic platforms, autonomous planning engines, and decision-support systems.
- Collaborate with ontology, ML, and engineering teams to define data models, event structures, and operational ontologies.
- Create reusable domain patterns and accelerators for faster transformation across industrial clients.
- Conduct deep discovery of client operations, supply chain flows, plant processes, and manufacturing KPIs.
- Present architectural designs, transformation plans, and AI-driven value cases to C-level leaders.
- Guide clients through AI-native adoption, including change management, operational governance, and automation strategy.
- Align industry priorities—resiliency, cost efficiency, sustainability—with platform capabilities and transformation roadmaps.
- Shape long-term modernization strategies grounded in digital twins, predictive intelligence, autonomous operations, and Industry 4.0/5.0 principles.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years Business Process Services experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing and logistics operations, including production lifecycle, procurement, inventory, planning, order management, and quality/process control.
- Demonstrated experience designing target operating models or orchestrating digital transformation in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
- Strong understanding of automation strategies, digital supply chain, Industry 4.0 technologies, and BPaaS models.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, LLMs, agent orchestration, or predictive analytics.
- Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and influence senior executives.
- Ability to work across multifunctional teams including engineering, product, data science, and operations leadership.
Nice to Have
- Experience with major manufacturing or supply chain platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, Oracle SCM, Infor, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Siemens, PTC, or Dassault.
- Understanding of plant-floor technologies (MES, SCADA, IoT platforms) and industrial data models.
- Knowledge of sustainability, ESG reporting, circular supply chain principles, or regulatory frameworks in manufacturing.
- Exposure to digital twin architectures, predictive maintenance models, or advanced planning systems.
Technical Stack
- AI/ML, LLMs, Agent orchestration, Predictive analytics
- Digital twins, Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies
- MES, SCADA, IoT platforms
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
