Italy (Remote)€49,000 - €72,000 (DOE)Full-time | Permanent(+ Strong benefits package)About the CompanyWe are partnered with a globally recognised organisation operating at scale across manufacturing, distribution, and commercial markets. The business is undergoing a significant digital transformation across its industrial and production environments, with a strong focus on Industrial IoT (IIoT), real-time data, and smart factory initiatives.The RoleThe organisation is seeking a Senior Solution Architect - IIoT Manufacturing to lead the design and delivery of scalable, event-driven digital manufacturing solutions.This role sits within the Digital & Technology function and will play a key part in architecting end-to-end IIoT solutions across factory environments, integrating machines, systems, and cloud platforms to enable real-time insights and automation.You will work closely with engineering teams, manufacturing stakeholders, and platform specialists to define architecture, guide implementation, and ensure scalable, high-performance solutions across multiple sites.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end IIoT and digital manufacturing architecturesDefine and deliver event-driven architectures using technologies such as MQTT, Kafka, or similarLead integration of shopfloor systems including MES and industrial data platformsArchitect and deploy scalable cloud-based solutions across Azure or AWS environmentsIntegrate machine, sensor, and operational data into centralised platforms for analytics and monitoringWork with cross-functional teams to translate manufacturing requirements into technical solutionsDrive best practices across architecture, scalability, security, and performanceProvide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and delivery teamsSupport the rollout of IIoT platforms across multiple manufacturing sitesRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Solution Architect within IIoT, manufacturing, or industrial environmentsStrong expertise in event-driven architectures and integration patterns (e.G. MQTT, Kafka)Hands-on experience building digital manufacturing or smart factory solutionsExperience working with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and shopfloor integrationsStrong experience with at least one major cloud platform:Azure: IoT Hub, Digital Twins, Stream Analytics, Data Factory, Container Apps, Power BI, GrafanaAWS: Greengrass, IoT SiteWise, Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, QuickSightExperience with IIoT platforms such as:Siemens Insights Hub, Opcenter Intelligence, PTC ThingWorx, Litmus, or CumulocityStrong understanding of industrial data flows, real-time processing, and system integrationExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsFluent English (professional working proficiency)Nice to HaveExperience deploying solutions across multiple international manufacturing sitesExposure to edge computing and industrial connectivity solutionsBackground in large-scale digital transformation programmesExperience working in highly regulated or complex industrial environmentsWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary: €49,000 - €72,000 depending on experienceRemote set-upMedical & Life Insurance coverageMIP / ESPP Contributions and more benefitsLong-term career growth in a stable, well-funded organisationCandidates must be based in Italy, with the correct right to work.