Senior Manager, Solution Architect

**Job Function**:
Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

**Job Sub**Function**:
Solution Architecture

**Job Category**:
People Leader

**All Job Posting Locations**:
Singapore, Singapore

**We are searching for the best talent for Senior Manager, Solution Architect - Technology Services APAC.**

**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.

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.

**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:

- 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:

- 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:

- 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**:

- A minimum of a 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