Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise Applications (ERP / SAP)

Redwolf + Rosch; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 203,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwolf + Rosch is seeking a Senior Solution Architect with extensive SAP experience to lead a major ERP transformation program. The role spans SAP S/4HANA, Finance, Supply Chain, and data integration across a complex retail/pharma distribution ecosystem.

The architect will define and govern enterprise solutions, emphasize clean-core and cloud deployment, and collaborate with executives to steer architecture decisions and vendor governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as an Enterprise/Solution Architect leading large ERP transformations.
• Expertise across SAP S/4HANA, RISE, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, BTP.
• Experience in Retail, Supply Chain, Pharma/Healthcare or Finance ecosystems (highly regulated).
• Strong cloud strategy and clean-core architecture knowledge.
• Proven governance and stakeholder management with executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture across SAP S/4HANA, Supply Chain, Retail, Finance and Data/Integration.
• Govern architecture governance and ARB alignment, drive clean-core principles.
• Shape SAP & cloud strategy with enterprise, non-vendor-biased approach.
• Drive integration patterns (API-led, event-driven) and security alignment.
• Establish data ownership and governance in regulated environments.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

SAP S/4HANA

Cloud Strategy

Governance & Stakeholder Mgmt

API-led Integration

Tools

RISE with SAP

SAP BTP

MDG

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise Applications (ERP / SAP)

Senior Solution Architect – Enterprise Applications (ERP Transformation / SAP)

• Preston, VIC - 4 Days Based Onsite / 1 Day WFH
• Initial 12 Month Contract Plus Extension
• $1100 - $1200 Incl Per Day
• Retail, Pharmacy/Healthcare or Finance Industry Experience Required

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Solution Architectwith extensive SAP experience to lead the end-to-end architecture for a major, multi-year ERP transformation program within a leading Enterprise Retail and Healthcare ecosystem.

This is a pivotal contract role designed for a strategic architect who brings deep SAP S/4HANA expertise combined with a broader enterprise-first mindset. Operating across a complex, high-volume retail, wholesale, and regulated pharmacy environment, you will define and govern application solutions spanning Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, and Corporate Platforms.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Architecture Design: Lead cross-domain architecture spanning SAP S/4HANA, Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail platforms, Finance, and Enterprise Data/Integration.
• Architecture Governance: Present solutions to the Architecture Review Board, evaluate trade-offs, drive clean-core principles, and enforce target architecture alignment.
• SAP & Cloud Strategy: Leverage SAP products (S/4HANA, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, RISE, BTP, MDG) while maintaining an enterprise-first, non-vendor-biased approach to minimise customisation.
• Integration & Security Alignment: Drive API-first and event-driven integration patterns (BTP-led direction), eliminating point-to-point dependencies and aligning with identity/security frameworks (Entra ID, ServiceNow).
• Data Ownership & Compliance: Establish robust master data governance and data ownership models in a heavily regulated retail/pharma distribution environment.

Key Experience

• 10+ Years Experience: Proven track record as an Enterprise/Solution Architect leading large-scale ERP transformation programs.
• Deep SAP Expertise: Broad architecture exposure across SAP S/4HANA, RISE, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, BTP.
• Demonstrated background in eitherRetail,Supply Chain, Pharma/Healthcare or Finance ecosystems (Highly Regulated / High-Volume Distribution).
• Clean-Core & Cloud Strategy: Expert knowledge in clean-core architecture, cloud deployment models, and API-led integration.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional written/visual communication skills with proven ability to influence executive leadership, challenge vendors, and navigate complex ARB processes.

Please note: This role requires an Enterprise Architect with broad strategic capabilities, not functional consultants, configuration specialists, or module-level architects.