Manufacturing Solutions Strategy Lead

Job Title :Manufacturing Solutions Strategy Lead
Loaction: Midwest , Illinois (Chicago area), Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota (Onsite)
Type: Contract

Responsibilities

· Develop IT strategy for application and infrastructure architecture supporting greenfield manufacturing sites.

· Define future-state technology roadmaps that align business objectives, manufacturing capabilities, compliance requirements, and enterprise standards.

· Lead early-stage solutioning for site buildouts and, where required, technology separation during manufacturing acquisitions.

· Collaborate with architects across the BTO to develop integrated solution plans and decision options.

· Assess technology needs for manufacturing sites, including applications, infrastructure, networks, platforms, and supporting services.

· Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and implementation considerations that inform business and IT decisions.

· Present strategic recommendations and practical implementation pathways to stakeholders and leadership.

· Work across manufacturing, quality, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure solutions are feasible and scalable.

· Ensure alignment with Fortune 10 Mid west pharma company standards, regulatory requirements, and architecture principles.

· Contribute to planning for future manufacturing technology capabilities and modernization.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

· Strong experience in IT architecture, infrastructure strategy, application strategy, or manufacturing technology planning.

· Experience supporting manufacturing environments, preferably in regulated industries.

· Experience with greenfield site planning or technology separation efforts strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable solution plans.

· Strong collaboration and influencing skills across architects, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to operate in ambiguity and shape complex concepts into practical plans.

Preferred Attributes

· Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-oriented mindset.

· Strong understanding of manufacturing site technology dependencies and operational readiness.

· Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse teams.

· Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping early-stage concepts into actionable plans.