Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

Redwolf + Rosch in Melbourne seeks a Senior Solution Architect with SAP S/4HANA expertise to lead an enterprise ERP transformation for a retail/pharma distribution ecosystem. You will shape end-to-end architecture for Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, and Corporate Platforms.

This contract role emphasizes governance, cloud strategy, API-led integration, and data ownership in a heavily regulated environment, with four days onsite and one day work-from-home in Preston, VIC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as Enterprise/Solution Architect on large ERP transformations.
• Deep SAP expertise across S/4HANA, RISE, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, BTP.
• Experience in Retail, Pharma/Healthcare or Finance ecosystems (regulated, high-volume).
• Expert in clean-core architecture, cloud deployment, and API-led integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-domain architecture spanning SAP S/4HANA, Supply Chain, Retail, Finance, and Data/Integration.
• Present solutions to Architecture Review Board and enforce target architecture.
• Leverage SAP products while minimising customisation with enterprise-first approach.
• Drive API-first and event-driven integration patterns and align with security frameworks.
• Establish robust master data governance in regulated distribution environment.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

SAP S/4HANA

Cloud Strategy

Integration & API-led

Stakeholder Management

Governance

Governance & ARB

Tools

SAP BTP

MDG

RISE

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise Applications (ERP Transformation / SAP S/4HANA)

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect with 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 either Retail, 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.