Senior Manager, Solution/Platform Architect

About the Role

This position leads the digital modernization of Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics across the end-to-end supply chain. In collaboration with key stakeholders within TCCC's business processes organization, the role will define the digital architecture and strategic roadmap required to modernize these functions. It provides leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for IT/OT convergence initiatives across all TCCC locations while managing relationships with external technology and service providers.

Working closely with external IT and OT subject matter experts, this position will assess and implement emerging digital technologies, promote best-practice sharing, and drive standardization across manufacturing and supply chain operations. The primary focus is on determining how operational data can be used most effectively to improve performance and decision-making, including partnering with subject matter experts to develop evaluation rules, enable automated guidance for operational teams, and apply artificial intelligence to uncover insights.

The role ensures alignment of all strategic plan elements with the broader digital modernization strategy, providing end-to-end visibility and enabling timely, informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership and cross-functional teams to identify business areas that would benefit from digitization.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized list of effective data-capture methods that support defined KPI requirements.
• Assess network architecture options and provide recommendations based on performance, cost, security, and scalability.
• Lead the implementation of the future-state digital environment across manufacturing, logistics, distribution equipment, and broader supply chain processes.
• Identify and evaluate tools that can analyze collected data and generate actionable insights, ranging from operator and line-management guidance to advanced Machine Learning and AI-based recommendations.
• Establish specifications and standards that enable the consistent and efficient use of digital tools.
• Manage digital solutions to ensure systems, best practices, and insights can be easily shared and replicated across locations through standardized solutions and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Remain current on IIoT trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Design and implement IT/OT infrastructure to support process development and operational requirements.
• Maintain the reliability, security, performance, and scalability of IT/OT systems.
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and continuous improvement for IT/OT systems.
• Introduce process improvement ideas wherever appropriate.
• Function as a trusted member to IT leadership and business teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Electronic or Electrical) or a related field; a degree in Digitization or Data Analytics is a plus.
• 7–10 years of experience in digital manufacturing, preferably within the beverage industry and across manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics functions.
• At least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing digital systems for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of IT/OT technologies and their application within manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of data analytics and visualization, with the ability to adapt quickly and continuously learn new tools and methods.
• Advanced project management skills, with experience leading high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives involving both internal teams and external partners.
• Broad understanding of emerging technologies and their practical applications in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience collaborating with global teams, managing direct reports in other time zones, and managing outsourced providers.
• Ability to maintain technically relevant skills and apply them to solve business/technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide focus and effort to accomplish tasks on time and push through challenges to achieve results.
• Ability to understand, adapt, and implement innovative approaches to resolve current and future challenges while providing unique solutions.
• Ability to articulate novel approaches so others in the organization understand their value.
• Previous experience collaborating with senior managers and contributing to strategic plans and objectives.
• Able to make final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensure objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrated ability to work on issues of diverse scopes requiring evaluation of multiple factors, including current business trends.
• Demonstrated experience in determining the best use of resources to meet goals.

Pay

Base pay range: $152,000 USD - $178,300 USD. Offered pay may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Annual Incentive Reference Value: 15% of base pay (market-based competitive value for the role, indicating performance at target).

A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits is offered, dependent on the position.

Schedule

• Travel required: 0% - 25%.
• Location: Atlanta, United States.
• This role reports to the Senior Director, IT - Supply Chain Shared Services.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship.