Defense & Aviation SME – Lead Solution Architect

HCLTech

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced Defense & Aviation Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Lead Solution Architect to drive digital transformation across defense, aviation, maintenance, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment. You will translate complex requirements into scalable enterprise solutions and align technology strategy with operations.

The role requires high-level expertise in defense domain, SAP/PLM, and MES, with a track record in strategic architecture leadership.

Qualifications

15+ years of overall industry experience.
10+ years in Defense, Aviation, or Military sectors.
5+ years in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture leadership roles.
Experience with enterprise application integration and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SME for defense, aerospace, and aviation business processes and operations.
Define business, application, data, integration, and technology architectures.
Conduct workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and define future-state solutions.
Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.
Design integrated solutions across ERP, Asset Management, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics.
Ensure balance between business capabilities and technology investments.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend performance-enhancing solutions.
Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to standards.
Provide technical leadership through design, implementation, and deployment.
Support vendor evaluations, RFP responses, and technology assessments.
Collaborate with program managers and leaders to drive transformation outcomes.
Incorporate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into designs.

Skills

DefenseDomain Expertise

Aviation Operations & Maintenance

Digital Transformation

Asset Management

Supply Chain & Logistics

Systems Integration

Business Process Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/IT/Aerospace

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Defense & Security Solutions

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Predictive Maintenance Solutions

Job description

Seeking an experienced Defense & Aviation Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Lead Solution Architect to drive digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and integrated technology solutions across defense, aerospace, aviation, maintenance, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment operations. The role will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable enterprise solutions while aligning technology strategy with operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SME for defense, aerospace, and aviation business processes and operations.
Define business, application, data, integration, and technology architectures.
Conduct workshops with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology partners to gather requirements and define future-state solutions.
Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.
Design integrated solutions across ERP, Asset Management, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics platforms.
Ensure alignment between business capabilities and technology investments.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational readiness, efficiency, and performance.
Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.
Provide technical leadership throughout solution design, implementation, and deployment phases.
Support vendor evaluations, RFP responses, technology assessments, and solution selection activities.
Collaborate with program managers, project teams, and business leaders to drive successful transformation outcomes.
Incorporate cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements into solution designs.

Required Skills

DefenseDomain Expertise
Aviation Operations & Maintenance
Digital Transformation
Asset Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Systems Integration
Business Process Modeling
Stakeholder Management
Requirements Engineering

Preferred Skills

SAP S/4HANA
SAP Defense & Security Solutions
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Predictive Maintenance Solutions

Experience Required

15+ years of overall industry experience.
10+ years of experience within Defense, Aviation, or Military sectors.
5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture leadership roles.
Experience with enterprise application integration and modernization initiatives.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Certifications