Freelance Senior Traceability & Serialization Architect
TesseroSenior Traceability & Serialization Architect
Freelance | Part-Time | Remote (Nearshore Preferred)
Start Date:
End of October 2026
Duration:
Through End of Year (EOY)
Location:
Remote (Nearshore candidates preferred)
Engagement:
Freelance / Independent Consultant
About the Opportunity
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced
Traceability & Serialization Architect
to support a
...
strategic assessment and roadmap initiative focused on item-level traceability, product serialization, and digital product data management.
Our client has already established an initial traceability pilot and is now looking for a seasoned practitioner to evaluate the current approach, challenge assumptions, and help define the optimal architecture, data model, integration strategy, and technology landscape required to scale the capability further.
This is not an implementation assignment. The focus is on providing expert guidance, architectural leadership, and practical recommendations based on real-world experience.
The Role
Working closely with product, technology, and operational stakeholders, you will:
• Review and assess the existing traceability and serialization solution
• Evaluate current architecture, integrations, and data flows
• Identify capability gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Define scalable approaches for product identity, serialization, and lifecycle traceability
• Recommend target-state architecture and capability ownership
• Assess solution patterns, software platforms, and architectural alternatives
• Advise on integration strategies, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Support decision-making through practical recommendations and industry best practices
Key Areas of Expertise
Traceability & Serialization
• Item-level traceability
• Product serialization
• Digital product identity
• Product genealogy and lifecycle data
• GS1, EPCIS, and related standards
Solution Architecture & Integration
• Enterprise and solution architecture
• API-led and event-driven architectures
• Systems integration
• Scalability, resilience, and maintainability
• Capability ownership and governance
Data & Digital Product Information
• Product master data
• Serial number management
• Traceability event models
• Data governance and ownership
• Data quality and interoperability
Manufacturing & Technology Landscape
• Manufacturing environments
• OT/IT integration
• ERP, MES, PLM, WMS, and QMS ecosystems
• Connected product and digital product initiatives
Identification Technologies
• QR codes
• RFID
• NFC
• Product labeling and marking technologies
• Related traceability data flows
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a senior consultant who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on implementation experience.
You should have
• Proven experience designing and scaling serialization and traceability capabilities
• Strong expertise in digital architecture, data, and integrations
• Experience working within manufacturing and operational environments
• A track record of moving solutions from pilot to enterprise scale
• The ability to engage with both business and technical stakeholders
• A pragmatic approach focused on outcomes rather than theory
• Confidence to challenge existing thinking and provide independent recommendations
Deliverables & Expected Outcomes
By the end of the engagement, our client expects to have:
• A clear assessment of the current pilot and its limitations
• Defined requirements for scalable traceability capabilities
• Recommendations for system ownership and responsibilities
• A target architecture and solution direction
• Guidance on relevant software platforms and solution options
• Key architectural principles and technology trade-offs
• A prioritized roadmap of improvements and next steps
The engagement will be measured by the quality of recommendations, clarity of direction, and ability to increase the client's internal capability to evolve and scale the solution.