Solution Architect (O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales)

Orkla; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkla Snacks seeks a Solution Architect to shape and lead the architecture of core business applications across O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales, focusing on SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors. You will translate complex business needs into scalable, secure solutions and partner with stakeholders, vendors and IT to enable data-driven decisions.

You will drive roadmaps, governance and modernization across the application landscape, reporting to the Head of Business Applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with SAP ERP, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP environments, particularly SAP S/4 and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience designing, configuring and maintaining business applications.
• Experience with application governance, lifecycle management and roadmaps.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and translate needs into designs.
• Experience with outsourcing vendors, SaaS platforms and international stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of application architectures, integration patterns, cloud technologies and security best practices.
• Fluency in English is required; Nordics languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dialogue with business stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on application capabilities and opportunities.
• Own and develop and maintain application roadmaps and lifecycle plans within O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales.
• Design and select scalable, secure, and efficient application architectures.
• Oversee and document the O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales application portfolio.
• Act as the main IT point of contact for relevant process owners and business managers.
• Translate business needs into technology requirements and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive standardization, harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement across the landscape.
• Establish and run governance forums for alignment and value-based development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors and trends, particularly SAP stack.
• Manage vendors and strategic partners, including evaluation and contract activities.
• Ensure applications comply with technology standards, security practices and risk requirements.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP SuccessFactors

ERP systems

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Orkla Snacks is a market leader within confectionery, biscuits, and snacks across the Nordic and Baltic region. We operate in six markets and generate annual revenues of above 10 billion NOK (2025). Our company brings together more than 3,000 dedicated people, united by a passion for our strong brands that consumers love– including Smash!, OLW, BUBS, Panda, and Ballerina. We have strong #1 and #2 positions across most of our markets and categories.

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of business applications in one of the leading snacking companies in the Nordics and Baltics?

Orkla Snacks is looking for a Solution Architect to play a key role in developing, implementing and improving our central business applications across Order to Cash (O2C) , Hire to Retire (H2R), Marketing & Sales. This is a new and important position in our Business Applications team, created to support our new operating model and strengthen how technology enables our business.

As Solution Architect, you will act as a strategic partner between business and IT, helping translate business needs into scalable, secure and efficient application solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, process owners, vendors and IT colleagues to ensure that our application landscape supports current and future business requirements.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the application roadmap and architecture within O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales, with a strong focus on SAP S/4, SAP SuccessFactors and related business applications. You will help simplify and harmonize our application landscape, reduce complexity and enable better processes, automation and data-driven decisions across Orkla Snacks.

The role reports to Head of Business Applications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead dialogue with business stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on application capabilities and opportunities.
• Own and develop and maintain application roadmaps and lifecycle plans within O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales, aligned with business priorities and IT strategy.
• Design and select scalable, secure, and efficient application architectures that support current and future business needs.
• Oversee and document the O2C, H2R, Marketing & Sales application portfolio.
• Act as the main IT point of contact for relevant process owners and business managers.
• Translate business needs into technology requirements and lead cross-functional initiatives to support the design and delivery of impactful solutions.
• Drive standardization, harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement across the application landscape.
• Establish and run governance forums to ensure strategic alignment and value-based development efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors and industry trends, particularly within the SAP suite.
• Manage vendors and strategic partners, including evaluation, selection, performance follow-up, and contract-related activities.
• Ensure applications comply with relevant technology standards, security practices and risk requirements

What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong SAP expertise and a solid understanding of business processes within Marketing, Sales, Order Management, Finance and HR. You are comfortable working at the intersection of business and IT, and you know how to turn complex requirements into practical and value-creating application solutions.

You build strong relationships, communicate clearly and collaborate well across functions, countries and cultures. You are structured, analytical and results-oriented, with the ability to define direction, get others on board and drive initiatives forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with SAP ERP, preferably in the FMCG industry and ideally within food and beverage.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP environments, particularly SAP S/4 and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience designing, configuring and maintaining business applications.
• Experience with application governance, lifecycle management and application roadmaps.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and translate business needs into successful system designs and implementations.
• Experience with outsourcing vendors, SaaS platforms and international stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of application architectures, integration patterns, cloud technologies and security best practices.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other Nordic languages is considered an advantage.

Why join us?
At Orkla Snacks, you will join an international organization with well-known local brands, strong ambitions and an important transformation agenda. You will have the opportunity to influence how business applications support our future operating model, working with dedicated colleagues across markets and functions.

This is a unique opportunity to take a central role in shaping scalable, modern and business-oriented application solutions that create value across Orkla Snacks.

Additional Information

Work location
Any Orkla Snacks office location.Some travel may be required.
Preferably Oslo (NO). Other possible locations are Solna (SE), Vallensbæk (DK), Helsinki (FI), Tallinn (EE) or Riga (LV)

Contact information:
Mikael Nordberg (Head of Business Applications)
[e-mail]

At our core, we bring joy to life’s many moments. We achieve this through a network of 12 factories, a strong local heritage, and a commitment to quality and sustainability.
In 2025, Orkla Snacks was recognized on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting our impact and contribution to shaping the future of snacking.
Our headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.
Orkla Snacks is an Orkla ASA portfolio company.