Solution Architect - ERP

VIQU Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

VIQU Limited is seeking a senior Solution Architect to lead ERP strategy, architecture and delivery across a global ERP estate. The role spans roadmapping, platform strategy and major transformation programmes in Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive standardisation, and shape ERP solutions using JD Edwards, Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM, and Azure across multi-country deployments.

Qualifications

• Extensive ERP architecture experience across major ERP estates.
• Expert-level ERP experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM and/or JD Edwards 9.2.
• Proven track record delivering ERP implementations or major transformations.
• Experience in global Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Engineering environments.
• Ownership of ERP platform strategy and roadmaps; influence on long-term tech direction.

Responsibilities

• Define the future ERP architecture and strategic direction across the landscape.
• Own ERP platform roadmap and lead solution design for transformations.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable ERP solutions.
• Drive standardisation and adoption of platform capabilities; minimise unnecessary customisation.
• Provide architectural direction across JD Edwards, Dynamics 365 and integrations with other platforms.
• Evaluate Azure, low-code, AI agents and Copilot related ERP technologies.

Skills

ERP Architecture

Dynamics 365

JD Edwards

Azure

ERP Transformation

Global programmes

Tools

JD Edwards 9.2

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM

Azure

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Solution Architect - ERP

UK & Selected EMEA Locations - Remote | Hybrid for Cheltenham-based candidates

£90,000 - £100,000 + £9,000 Car Allowance + Benefits

Open to candidates based in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Nordics, Italy, Poland, Egypt, Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Austria or Turkey.

VIQU are partnering with a global organisation undergoing significant transformation across its ERP and wider technology landscape. They are seeking a senior Solution Architect to act as the lead ERP subject matter expert, owning the strategic direction and roadmap across a complex global ERP estate. This is a highly influential role spanning architecture, platform strategy and delivery, helping to modernise ERP capabilities and shape solutions across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities of the Solution Architect - ERP:

• Act as the lead ERP Solution Architect, defining the future architecture, functional vision and strategic direction of the ERP landscape
• Own the ERP platform roadmap and lead solution design across major transformation, modernisation and implementation programmes
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure and sustainable ERP solutions
• Drive ERP standardisation and best practice, challenging unnecessary customisation and encouraging adoption of existing platform capabilities
• Provide architectural direction across JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrations with wider enterprise platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies across Azure, low-code, Microsoft Copilot and AI Agent-based solutions
• Partner with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, technology vendors and implementation partners, influencing technology decisions up to C-suite level

Key Experience Required of the Solution Architect - ERP:

• Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, with your current or most recent role focused on Solution Architecture within ERP environments
• Expert-level ERP experience, ideally across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and/or JD Edwards 9.2
• Recent, demonstrable experience architecting and delivering a new ERP implementation, major ERP transformation or platform modernisation
• Strong experience within global Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Engineering environments, with an understanding of how ERP supports complex operational processes
• Proven ownership of ERP platform strategy and roadmaps, including defining future-state architecture and influencing long‑term technology direction
• Previous experience working within a consultancy or Systems Integrator, ideally leading complex client engagements and ERP transformation programmes
• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture experience, including integrating ERP with cloud and wider enterprise platforms
• Experience designing integrated enterprise landscapes spanning ERP, CRM, MDM and associated business systems
• Experience driving ERP standardisation, reducing unnecessary customisation and influencing stakeholders towards global platform capabilities
• Exposure to low-code, Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents or other AI‑enabled solutions within ERP or enterprise environments
• Proven experience operating across global, multi‑country programmes and influencing senior stakeholders up to C‑suite level

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