Enterprise Solutions Architect

Practicus; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for immediate visibility

Job summary

A major ERP transformation consultancy in the UK is seeking a senior Solutions & Enterprise Architect to lead the design of end-to-end ERP solutions. This role involves ensuring alignment with enterprise principles, managing vendor relations, and embedding security and resilience in architecture. Ideal candidates will have extensive ERP architecture experience, especially with SAP S/4HANA, and a deep understanding of integration architecture. Join a collaborative environment that values strong architecture ownership and influence.

Qualifications

• Strong ERP architecture experience with a focus on SAP S/4HANA.
• Understanding of application, data, and integration architecture in complex setups.
• Familiarity with major architecture frameworks like TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end ERP solution architecture.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards and practices.
• Design and govern integrations with CRM, HRIS/HCM, legacy platforms and MDM.
• Establish architectural standards and enforce best practices.
• Act as design authority, manage conflicts and reviews.

Skills

ERP architecture experience (ideally SAP S/4HANA)

Application, data, and integration architecture

TOGAF, Zachman, or similar architecture frameworks

Lead and influence stakeholders

Vendor management skills

Strong security principles knowledge

Analytical and pragmatic approach

Job description

Contract (12 months)

We’re supporting a major ERP transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Solutions & Enterprise Architect to act as the solution design authority across the programme.

This is a senior, hands‑on architecture role where you’ll shape end‑to‑end ERP solutions, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, and embed security, resilience, and “fit‑to‑standard” thinking from day one.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for designing and governing the overall ERP solution architecture—covering applications, data, integrations, and infrastructure—ensuring it meets business objectives, integrates effectively with existing systems, and supports long‑term scalability and a single source of truth.

Working closely with programme leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders, you’ll guide design decisions, resolve architectural conflicts, and ensure vendor solutions meet required standards for security, cloud resilience, and service continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end‑to‑end ERP solution architecture
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and business strategy
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Design and govern integrations with systems such as CRM, HRIS/HCM, legacy platforms, and MDM
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, principles, and best practices
• Act as design authority, managing design and data conflicts
• Review and approve technical deliverables (configurations, customisations, extensions)
• Embed security‑by‑design across application, data, and infrastructure layers
• Define and support role‑based access controls and permission models
• Challenge and assure ERP/SI vendors on cloud resilience, data protection, and incident response
• Integrate vendor assurance into programme governance and risk management

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Strong ERP architecture experience (ideally SAP S/4HANA)
• Deep understanding of application, data, and integration architecture in complex environments
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or similar architecture frameworks
• Ability to lead and influence senior technical and business stakeholders
• Experience managing vendors and holding them accountable for delivery and assurance
• Strong understanding of security principles, access control models, and cloud resilience
• Analytical, pragmatic, and confident challenging vendor solutions where required

Why Apply?

• High‑impact role on a strategic ERP transformation
• Genuine architecture ownership and influence
• Collaborative environment across business, IT, and vendors
• Contract opportunity with immediate relevance and visibility

If you’re a senior ERP architect who enjoys shaping solutions, challenging assumptions, and embedding security and resilience into complex programmes, we’d love to hear from you.