Global ERP Solution Architect: Architecting the Future of Enterprise Operations
Join a global leader in its industry as a pivotal Lead Solution Architect, driving the implementation of a cutting-edge ERP architecture to enable seamless, worldwide operations. This high-impact role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on leader to shape the future of our enterprise systems.
Your Mission:
You will define and implement a robust, scalable, and secure global ERP ecosystem, working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of a transformative project, solidifying our position as a leader in digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- ERP Integration Mastery: Define and meticulously document intricate ERP integration requirements, ensuring flawless data flow across enterprise applications, third-party systems, and external partners.
- Architectural Optimization: Partner with Data Architects and Global Process Owners to optimize the target-state ERP architecture, balancing crucial factors like security, scalability, and performance.
- Business Alignment: Guide Business Analysts and Process Analysts in translating business requirements into a cohesive and effective ERP architecture.
- Strategic Roadmaps: Develop and maintain comprehensive ERP architecture roadmaps and blueprints, driving seamless system interoperability and long-term vision.
- Enterprise Collaboration: Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to refine reference designs, ensuring strict compliance with security and performance standards.
- Vendor Leadership: Lead engagements with Systems Integration (SI) Partners and vendors, ensuring technically sound and scalable solutions are delivered.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure ERP solutions adhere to global regulatory standards (SOX, GDPR, ISO13485) in partnership with security and compliance teams.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of Solution Architects, fostering technical excellence and consistency.
- Deployment Oversight: Oversee technical readiness for deployment phases, data migration, integration, and performance testing, including the development of robust risk mitigation strategies.
- Performance Measurement: Define KPIs for architecture deliverables, meticulously tracking progress and proactively managing risks.
- Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend ERP configurations, cloud infrastructure strategies, and emerging technologies to optimize performance.
- Documentation Excellence: Create and maintain detailed architectural diagrams, integration plans, and data flow documentation to support informed decision-making.
Your Expertise:
- Extensive ERP Experience: Proven track record leading enterprise-scale solution architecture initiatives, with a focus on global ERP implementations.
- Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Mastery: Deep expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, including architecture, integration frameworks, and extensibility options.
- Integration Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge of ERP-to-ERP and third-party integrations, including API-based solutions and middleware (Boomi, Oracle Integration Cloud).
- Communication Prowess: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
- Architectural Governance: Proven leadership in architecture governance, ensuring stakeholder alignment on solution design and technology roadmaps.
- Architectural Frameworks: Deep knowledge of architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and cloud-native design patterns.
- Technical Leadership: Experience driving architecture review boards and technical advisory committees.
- Troubleshooting Expertise: Strong troubleshooting skills for complex system integrations, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges.
- Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and scalable cloud architectures for global ERP operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: Enterprise architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect).
- Hands-On Oracle Fusion: Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, including PaaS extensions and integrations.
- Regulated Industry Experience: Experience working in regulated industries (ISO13485, HIPAA, SOX).
- Cloud-Native Expertise: Expertise in cloud-native development, microservices, and DevSecOps methodologies.
