MES Architect - Remote

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at About Cognizantu2019s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone thingsu2014but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Werum PASu2011X MES Architect to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of PASu2011X solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in MES standards (ISAu201188/ISAu201195), GMP compliance, and multiu2011site/global PASu2011X implementations. The architect will define endu2011tou2011end solution designs, lead integrations, establish governance, and guide crossu2011functional teams throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities + Architect and deliver PASu2011X MES solutions for multiu2011site/global pharma manufacturing programs. + Translate ISAu201188 / ISAu201195 principles into PASu2011X data models, templates, and solution patterns. + Own full solution architecture: logical/physical design, scalability, HA/DR, capacity planning, performance tuning. + Lead integration design with SAP, LIMS, ERP, PLC/SCADA, historians using IDoc, XML, REST, OPC, and web services. + Ensure architecture supports GMP, CSV, eu2011signatures, audit trails, 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance. + Provide guidance on infrastructure (onu2011prem/cloud), Windows/SQL Server, network/security, and deployment automation. + Establish standards, reference architectures, and governance for PASu2011X configuration and release management. + Review and produce technical design documents, integration specs, validation deliverables, and security designs. + Mentor configuration, QA, IT, and automation teams; interface with vendors and project stakeholders. + Lead risk assessments, NFR definitions, cutover plans, and postu2011gou2011live optimization. + Support SQL queries, application data flows, and design automation scripts (C#, .NET, JS, Python). Preferred Skills + Experience with Azure, containers, CI/CD, and infrastructureu2011asu2011code. + Prior role as PASu2011X Solution Architect on multiu2011site deployments. + PASu2011X certifications; GMP/CSV training. + Knowledge of MES data migration, OT analytics, and reporting. Compensation: - $110,000 to $140,000 +/- and this position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 3/20/2026 Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u2022 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u2022 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u2022 401(k) plan and contributions u2022 Long-term/Short-term Disability u2022 Paid Parental Leave u2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan #LI-CT1Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-12