Role Purpose :
The Digital Twin Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and scaling enterprise-wide digital twin ecosystems that integrate IoT, AI / ML, simulation, and agentic workflows.
This role defines the reference architecture, ensures interoperability with ERP / CRM / SCM platforms, and drives strategic alignment with business objectives across Audit, Tax, Advisory, and ESG domains.
Key Responsibilities :
Architecture & Design :
- Define digital twin reference architectures for assets, processes, and people.
- Build frameworks integrating IoT, edge computing, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and agentic AI.
- Ensure scalability, resilience, and cybersecurity compliance (Zero Trust, Confidential AI).
Integration & Platforms :
Align digital twin platforms with ERP (SAP, Oracle), PLM, MES, and KDN Data Ocean.Design APIs, event-driven architectures, and real-time data pipelines using Kafka, Spark, and MLOps frameworks.Enable Agent Factory compatibility for simulation-driven decision support.Governance & Standards :
Establish data lineage, quality, and simulation fidelity standards.Define governance for model lifecycle, AI explainability, and compliance.Lead vendor / partner strategy with Siemens, Dassault, PTC, and hyperscaler platforms.Strategic Enablement :
Partner with CXOs, domain leads, and global squads to define business transformation roadmaps (e.g., supply chain optimization, workforce digital twins, ESG reporting).Drive value realization frameworks (cost reduction, risk mitigation, productivity uplift).Skills & Qualifications :
12+ years in enterprise architecture, with 5+ in digital twin / IoT / Industry 4.0.Strong expertise in cloud (Azure Digital Twins, AWS IoT TwinMaker, GCP), agentic AI, and simulation (Ansys, AnyLogic, Unity / Unreal).Knowledge of 3D / VR / AR integration, graph / vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks.Proven leadership in multi-cloud strategy, governance, and global rollout(ref : hirist.tech)