ERP Architect - Senior Consultant

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an ERP Architect to join a leading global consulting firm in London. This role focuses on developing transformational ERP strategies for diverse clients, leveraging your expertise in SAP, Oracle, or Workday. You will play a vital role in defining architectures, guiding clients through their digital transformation journeys, and seeing real impact on their operational models. Join a dynamic community that values professional growth and the ability to influence business outcomes.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Opportunities for Mentorship

Qualifications

• Expertise in architecting ERP solutions across multiple domains.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for financial and sustainability reporting.
• Experience with advanced technologies like AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture, design, and deploy ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Support clients in ERP transformations, including SAP S/4HANA migration.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to internal development initiatives.

Skills

ERP Solution Design

Strategic Advisory

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Transformation

Architecture Frameworks

Education

SAP S/4HANA Functional Modules

Project Management Certification

SAP Professional Architect Certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Cloud Infrastructure (Azure & AWS)

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Working for a large global consulting firm driving Transformation for their clients.

YOUR ROLE

As an ERP Architect, your role will focus on two key areas:

1. Developing ERP Target Architectures & Roadmaps – Supporting large clients in defining their ERP strategies.
2. Creating Domain Architectures – Contributing to enterprise-wide transformation roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• ERP Solution Design & Implementation: Define the architecture, design, and deployment of SAP, Oracle, or Workday solutions within various business domains.
• Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Develop and support enterprise architecture roadmaps, ensuring application portfolios align with business strategies.
• Technology Expertise: Possess deep knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or Workday and their role in best-in-class operating models across industries.
• Complementary Technologies: Experience with associated technologies, including:
• Major cloud platforms (IaaS & PaaS)
• & Access Management
• Data platforms
• Service management & automation
• IoT & Operational Technology
• API management
• (For Workday specialists) Strong understanding of HR and Finance functions.

• Architecture & System Design: Demonstrate expertise in architecture frameworks, system integration, and data management.
• Business & Industry Knowledge: Understand operational needs and articulate leading practices for enterprise operating models.
• Strategic Advisory: Help clients leverage SAP, Oracle, or Workday applications to drive business success and competitive advantage.
• Digital Transformation Support: Guide clients through ERP transformations, including migration to SAP S/4HANA and Intelligent Enterprise solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, and strategic alliance partners.
• Mentorship & Development: Support and mentor junior digital architects, fostering growth through formal management and informal coaching.

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.

• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.

• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive successful ERP transformations and enterprise-wide digital strategies.

YOUR PROFILE

Required Experience & Competencies

As an ERP Architect, you should have expertise in architecting solutions for key operating model domains. Experience in at least two of the following areas, including their integration, is essential:

• Supply Chain Management
• Resource & Material Planning
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Manufacturing Execution
• Service Operations
• Customer Engagement, Experience & Relationship Management
• Field Service
• Finance
• Human Capital Management

Sustainability & Compliance Awareness

• Understanding of how enterprises optimize sustainability through their operating models.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements for Financial & Sustainability Reporting to ensure compliance and reasonable assurance.

Industry 4.0 & Advanced Technologies

• Experience with Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies, including the integration of IT and OT within ERP and analytic platforms.
• Deployment of advanced autonomous systems & AI solutions at an enterprise scale.

Desirable Certifications & Competencies

Depending on your specialism, the following certifications or skills are advantageous:

• SAP S/4HANA Functional Modules (relevant to the domains above)
• Project Management (e.g., SAP Activate, PMI, or SAP internal certification)
• SAP Professional Architect certification
• Cloud Infrastructure for SAP (Azure & AWS for SAP IaaS/PaaS)
• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and innovation to drive enterprise-wide ERP transformations while aligning with sustainability and compliance goals.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

Our Digital Architects are the architects of positive futures and are at the heart of driving better business outcomes with and for our clients. As part of shaping this future, we use talented Architects to deliver leading-edge digital solutions for our clients, combining a clear understanding of business value and a consultative approach to make the difference.

Working with leading architects, technology consultants and business sector experts, you will be at the heart of delivering profitable outcomes in business- and technology-oriented environments, helping a broad range of private- and public-sector clients to achieve their strategic goals. Our ERP Architects are part of Digital Architecture in the Business Technology practice of the company. We are a dynamic community that values growth, professional development and the ability to make a real difference. We work in diverse multi-disciplinary teams, hand-in-glove with our clients.

Our ERP Architects play a pivotal role in realising clients’ business outcomes. They are at the forefront of transforming clients’ “Digital Core”, catalysing their transformation to adaptive, autonomous businesses realising the potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution.