Manager - SIEMENS MES OPCENTER Solution Architect

Teleflex
Kloten, Switzerland
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Kloten, Switzerland

Tech stack

Laboratory Information Management Systems
Performance Tuning
Systems Development Life Cycle
SAP Applications
Systems Architecture
System Testing
Information Technology

Job description

  • 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.

Principal Responsibilities Planning

  • 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)

Execution

  • 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.

Control

  • 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.

Team Leadership

  • 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 to coordinate assignments to projects and other deliverables whilst dealing with changing priorities.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Organizational skills?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Proven experience with Siemens Siemens MES Opcenter Execution, including end-to-end implementations, upgrades and migrations.

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., MedTech, Pharma).
  • Strong exposure to SDLC, system validation, and production support models.
  • Experience working with external vendors and system integrators.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Excellent analytical ability with strong problem-solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and contribute to several projects and customers simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor to the audience; cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in implementing change.
  • Demonstrated good judgment & understanding of decision impacts on customers and the company.
  • Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and take actions based on understanding and judgment of all factors involved.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and to be creative in task completion.
  • Strong technology and business acumen.
  • Approachable and enthusiastic.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player.
  • Proven ability to inspire confidence in senior leaders and to influence and collaborate at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a virtual and matrix environment.

About the company

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow , Barrigel , Deknatel , LMA , Pilling , QuikClot , Rüsch , UroLift and Weck - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com., Diversity fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurship and that's what we are about at Teleflex. We trust and value our people and their diversity and we make it fun to work here. We are on a journey to ensure our workplaces mirror the patients we serve and the communities we operate in. Our approach is simple, we embrace everyone and want them to feel they belong here. We are building a culture where all employees can bring their best and unique selves to work. If that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you. Come join a company where diversity is sought out and inclusivity is how we progress. At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow , Barrigel , Deknatel , LMA , Pilling , QuikClot , Rüsch , UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2026 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

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