Erp Solutions Architect

Wrightbus; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discount with local businesses e.g.Gal

Free car parking

Canteen

Career progression

Professional development

Flexitime

#wbstaff

Job summary

Wrightbus in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, seeks an experienced ERP Solutions Architect to lead the Dynamics 365 F&O implementation in a complex manufacturing environment. You will define end-to-end ERP architecture, oversee integrations, data flows, and ensure alignment with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance processes.

Collaborating with implementation partners and internal teams, you will guide solution design workshops, manage data migration strategies from legacy systems, and produce

Qualifications

• Proven ERP solution architecture experience with Dynamics 365 F&O or Dynamics AX.
• Experience delivering ERP implementations in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of data migration, integrations, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end ERP architecture for MS Dynamics 365 F&O implementation.
• Align ERP with manufacturing, supply chain, and financial processes.
• Guide legacy system migration and data transformation efforts.
• Define integrations, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Create architecture documentation and support workshops.

Skills

ERP Architecture

Dynamics 365 F&O

Legacy Data Migration

System Integrations

Manufacturing & SCM

Education

Third-level qualification in CS/Business/IT or related

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Sage Line 500

Job description

Wrightbus are seeking an experienced ERP Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and design of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) implementation within a complex manufacturing environment.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities

ERP Solution Architecture

• Design and oversee the end-to-end solution architecture for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Ensure the ERP solution supports key manufacturing, supply chain, and financial processes within the business.
• Define the ERP architecture, including integrations, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to Microsoft best practices and architectural.
• Work closely with implementation partners and internal teams to ensure the ERP solution is delivered according to the agreed architecture.
• Provide guidance during solution design workshops and technical reviews.

Manufacturing Systems Alignment

• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to map and optimise business processes.
• Ensure ERP supports core manufacturing capabilities such as:
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Shop Floor Control
• Inventory and warehouse Management
• Procurement and supplier Management
• PLM
• CRM
• Reporting and Analytics
• Support integration with engineering, and production systems.

Legacy System Transition

• Provide architectural guidance for migration from Sage Line 500 and other legacy applications.
• Support data migration strategy, system rationalisation, and process redesign.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardise processes during the transition.
• Integration Architecture:
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of security measures.
• Create and Maintain documentation.

Working Conditions

• This is a fulltime position based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
• Occasional overseas travel will be required.
• Availability to work outside regular business hours to address critical incidents and perform maintenance activities.

Requirements

• A third-level qualification in, Computer Science, Business. IT or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience working as an ERP Solution Architect, Senior ERP Consultant, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise ERP solution architectures.
• Proven experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Dynamics AX implementations.
• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 F&O architecture, modules, and system design.
• Proven experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Dynamics AX implementations.
• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 F&O architecture, modules, and system design.
• Experience working with or integrating legacy ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise business processes including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Experience designing ERP solutions supporting production planning, bill of materials, inventory management, procurement, and shop floor operations.
• Experience designing system integrations between ERP and other enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of data flows, system dependencies, and enterprise integration design.
• Experience supporting ERP data migration strategies, including data mapping, transformation, and validation.
• Experience producing architecture documentation including system designs, integration diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of compliance, governance, and documentation standards.

The Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime
• #wbstaff