Manager, Platform Scalability & Optimization Architect

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Manager, Platform Scalability & Optimization Architect supporting MARLO Information Technology Team, you will lead the strategic evolution of our digital operational discipline. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, tech-savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, data, and operational execution. You will be a key thought partner in shaping and scaling our digital ecosystem and the internal processes that underpin, ensuring they are optimized for performance, agility, and future growth.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Architect and drive platform scalability strategies and solutions that are aligned with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to elevate platform capabilities, integrations, and reliability to support rapid scaling and best-in-class operational discipline
• Synthesize complex technical and business processes, and their dependencies, into actionable, data driven insights to inform strategic planning
• Identify and implement optimization opportunities across platforms, processes, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions with senior stakeholders.
• Track and report on progress against digital strategy KPIs and platform performance benchmarks.
• Inspire and engage high-performing teams through clear communication, storytelling, and strategic alignment.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on platform evolution, scalability, and innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs)
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Location: On-site in Ft. Worth, TX

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital strategy, platform architecture, or enterprise optimization roles.
• Proven track record of scaling digital platforms and driving measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, and digital ecosystems.
• Experience working in agile, matrixed environments.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products to enhance sight, enhance lives, and grow your career.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.