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# Accelerator DT Technical Architect, MFG, Make Copilot, Digital Twin

- **Company:** Mars
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $148,720.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Information Technology Consulting, Data Architecture, SAP R/3, Systems Integration, Digital Twin, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Expertise in Kinaxis, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Data Analytics, SAP S/4HANA, Integration Frameworks
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.mars.com/global/en/job/R164036/Accelerator-DT-Technical-Architect-MFG-Make-Copilot-Digital-Twin

## About the Role

Must-Have Qualifications

 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.

 * 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, or related technology consulting roles.

 * Experience supporting supply chain, planning, manufacturing, quality or operational business domains.

 * Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps.

 * Experience facilitating business and technical workshops with senior stakeholders.

 * Strong knowledge of systems integration, cloud platforms, data architecture, and enterprise applications.

 * Experience evaluating technology solutions, supporting vendor selections, and contributing to RFP processes.

 * Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on contributor.

 * Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

 * Experience supporting Manufacturing technologies including SAP PP, MES, OT/IT integration, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

 * Experience supporting Planning capabilities such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP, APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or equivalent platforms.

 * Knowledge of Digital Twin technologies and connected operations architectures.

 * Experience with Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, automation, or AI-enabled business solutions.

 * Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain industries.

 * Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and modern integration platforms.

## Description

Architecture Strategy & Roadmap Development

 * Partner with TLT Domain Leads to understand business priorities and translate them into technology roadmaps.

 * Define future-state architecture strategies that support Accelerator's long-term business objectives.

 * Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, Digital Twins, analytics, and emerging technologies to create business value.

 * Support business case development and technology investment decisions.

Solution Assessment & Early Project Shaping

 * Lead solution assessments for new business initiatives and technology opportunities.

 * Evaluate technology options, platforms, and vendor capabilities against business requirements and architecture standards.

 * Support RFPs, vendor selections, proof-of-concepts, and technology due diligence activities.

 * Provide architecture guidance during project intake, discovery, and design phases.

Architecture Governance & Standards

 * Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures across the TLT portfolio.

 * Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data, and integration standards.

 * Review solution designs and help prevent siloed or plant-specific implementations that do not scale across Accelerator.

 * Drive reuse, standardization, and simplification across business capabilities and technology platforms.

Cross-Functional Delivery Support

 * Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Teams, and Solution Architects to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

 * Provide architecture leadership across Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D and digital transformation programs.

 * Support integration strategies across ERP, Planning, Manufacturing, Data & Analytics, AI, and operational technology ecosystems.

 * Balance strategic architecture direction with practical hands-on support when required.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

 * Drive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities including Microsoft Copilot, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation.

 * Assess and guide opportunities related to Digital Twins, smart manufacturing, connected operations, and data-driven decision-making.

 * Collaborate with enterprise architecture and innovation teams to evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.