Solution Architect, MES

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

The solution architect is responsible for translating business requirements into solutions in Hydro’s strategic MES system and is involved in implementation projects and operational activities related to this system.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all solutions, whether it’s configurations or software developments, fit and are aligned with Hydro’s overall strategic landscape covering ERP, Quality, maintenance, and process control.
• Work closely with internal customers (from Managing Director to operator), other teams in GBS, and 3rd party vendors where needed.
• Ensure solutions follow global (IT) standards and principles.
• Make sure that all solutions are template solutions (good-for-all) and that deviations are limited & justified.
• Review functional designs for software developments made by other solution architects or functional specialists.
• Understand the various needs and expectations from the MES user community and support the implementation & operational support teams in analysis, prioritization, and resolution of MES issues.
• Represent the strategic MES system in Hydro’s implementation program and projects, especially during the discovery phase where a GAP analysis is done between current and new strategic systems.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years working experience with MES system(s) (Hydra from MPDV preferred) in a hands-on environment.
• Experience with MES implementations.
• Experience in hands-on project activities (or operational support) of MES systems.
• Expert level understanding of MES systems, modules, and underlying architecture design.
• Full lifecycle MES experience in a manufacturing environment with specific understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Expert in-depth understanding of business functions, with specific knowledge of at least one of the following modules: Manufacturing (shopfloor) and/or MES/ERP integrations.
• College or University (IT/Business Degree or Equivalent).
• Fluent English language knowledge.
• Well organized and capable of multi-tasking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Hydro offers:

• Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company.
• Diverse, global teams.
• Flexible work environment/home office.
• Freedom to be creative and learn from experts.
• Possibility to grow with the company and gain new certificates.