Senior Manager, Solution Architect

Overview
We are searching for the best talent for Senior Manager, Solution Architect – Technology Services APAC. Location: Singapore, Singapore.
Purpose: Johnson & Johnson’s Technology plays a critical role in enabling our company’s mission to blend science and innovation to improve health outcomes. By delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent digital solutions, J&J Technology empowers our business units—from pharmaceuticals to medical devices—to operate efficiently, innovate rapidly, and stay compliant in a complex global environment.
Within this ecosystem, the Technology Services (TS) organization ensures the reliability and performance of our foundational platforms, infrastructure, and enterprise applications. It provides the backbone for collaboration, data management, cybersecurity, and operational excellence across all regions. To further strengthen our capabilities, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Solution Architect who can bridge business needs with technical strategies that span across our digital core and technical software engineering services. The ideal candidate will design scalable and compliant solutions tailored to local market requirements, align architecture with global standards while enabling agility, support initiatives like GenAI, digital health platforms, and third-party integrations, and ensure that technological investments deliver measurable business value.
You Will Be Responsible For
Enterprise Solution Design & Strategy:
Design and document robust, scalable, and secure solution architectures for shared enterprise platforms and services within the Technology Services' purview (e.g., cloud, network, end-user computing, software engineering platforms).
Develop, maintain, and drive the adoption of reference architectures, patterns, and technology standards for the digital core and technical engineering domains to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Ensure that solution designs effectively meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
Strategic Collaboration & Partnership
Strategic Collaboration & Partnership:
Serve as the primary architectural point of contact and thought leader within the Technology Services team for the APAC region.
Build and maintain strong, influential partnerships with the solution architects in the MedTech and Innovative Medicine CIO offices to ensure enterprise services meet sector-specific business needs.
Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex business requirements from the sectors into technical solutions that leverage shared enterprise capabilities.
Facilitate strategic alignment between central engineering teams and sector-focused IT teams to prevent redundant efforts and maximize technology investments.
APAC Technology Expertise & Guidance
APAC Technology Expertise & Guidance:
Provide expert guidance on the APAC technology landscape, including local regulations, data sovereignty laws, and dominant technology platforms, especially within China and Japan.
Evaluate and recommend region-specific technologies and vendors to address unique local market requirements, ensuring seamless integration with our global standards.
Analyze and articulate the risks and opportunities associated with the APAC technical ecosystem to influence and inform global technology strategy.
Technical Leadership & Governance
Technical Leadership & Governance:
Lead technical discussions and provide architectural oversight for complex, cross-functional projects in the APAC region.
Participate in and influence the Architecture Review Board (ARB) to review and approve significant solution designs, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture principles.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in cloud, data, and integration, and champion their adoption where they can deliver business value.
Mentor and guide engineering teams and other architects during the implementation phase to ensure adherence to the defined architecture and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
10+ years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in a Solution Architect or similar role with progressively increasing responsibility.
Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-wide technology solutions.
Broad technical knowledge across multiple domains, including:
Modern Engineering Practices: Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
Data & Integration: Knowledge of data architecture, API management, and enterprise integration patterns.
Cloud Services: Deep expertise in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models (AWS, Azure, or GCP experience is essential).
Network Services: Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts (WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, network security).
Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Experience establishing a new architectural function or practice within a large organization, preferably in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated industries.
Professional Experience
Demonstrated experience working in and designing solutions for the Asia Pacific region.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and influence outcomes with both technical and non-technical senior leadership.
In-depth, hands-on experience with the specific technology ecosystems of China, Japan, and/or Korea, including knowledge of local cloud providers, data privacy regulations, and market-specific solutions.
Proven experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity, guiding junior architects or senior engineers.
Demonstrated ability to establish product roadmaps based on continuous improvement, evolving business strategy, integration of emerging technologies, product lifecycle management, and organizational capacity.
Proven ability to advise and influence senior management on marketplace evolution and the potential application of information and technology aligned with overall technology strategy.
Expertise in ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and operational stability of the platform/application landscape. Applying compliance requirements within the scope of responsibility and participating in compliance activities as required.
Sound decision-making skills regarding resource alignment, dedication, and prioritization, with the ability to communicate rationale back to the business.
Extensive experience in collaborating with executive leadership, business and technology teams, and third-party vendors to design and implement digital solutions that drive business value.
Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to analyze them, align scope and requirements, and identify opportunities for innovation in process improvement through technology, data, and automation.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to create a vision, align and prioritize business and IT strategies, and co-shape strategic demand with the business.
An authentic leader committed to diversity and the practices that create a passionate, energetic and rewarding work environment, with the ability to inspire a diverse, multi-generational workforce and that recognizes and rewards collaboration, performance and inclusion.
Applicants based outside of Singapore, please note that there is no relocation support provided.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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