Solution Architect - ERP

The Barbican; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU is partnering with a global organisation to appoint an experienced Lead ERP Solution Architect. This role will own the architectural direction, solution design and strategic roadmap across a complex global ERP estate, influencing senior programme leadership and challenging Systems Integrators.

You will drive ERP standardisation, align with business objectives, and provide direction across JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and broader enterprise integrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive ERP Solution Architecture experience at Lead/Principal/Senior level.
• ERP experience across Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM and/or JD Edwards 9.2.
• History of leading major ERP implementations/transformations.

Responsibilities

• Own ERP architecture strategy, roadmaps and future-state design across transformation programmes.
• Provide architectural oversight of Systems Integrators and challenge proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with Programme Directors and senior stakeholders to secure buy-in for architectural recommendations.
• Drive ERP standardisation and promote global platform capabilities.

Skills

ERP architecture

Stakeholder management

Architectural ownership

Lead architect

Cloud platforms

Systems Integrators oversight

Tools

JD Edwards 9.2

Microsoft Dynamics 365

CRM

MDM

Azure

Low-code

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

VIQU are partnering with a global organisation undergoing significant transformation across its ERP and wider technology landscape. They are seeking an experienced Lead ERP Solution Architect to take ownership of the architectural direction, solution design and strategic roadmap across a complex global ERP estate. This is a highly influential role requiring someone who can combine deep ERP architecture expertise with strong stakeholder management, taking ownership of key architectural decisions, challenging Systems Integrators and influencing senior programme leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping major ERP transformation initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering., Own the ERP architecture strategy, roadmap and future-state solution design across major transformation and implementation programmes.
Act as the lead architectural authority, taking ownership of key design decisions and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Provide architectural oversight of Systems Integrators, reviewing and challenging proposed solutions and implementation approaches.
Work closely with Programme Directors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams, influencing decisions and securing buy-in for architectural recommendations.
Drive ERP standardisation, challenging unnecessary customisation and promoting global platform capabilities.
Provide architectural direction across JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrations with wider enterprise platforms.

Key Experience Required of the Lead ERP Solution Architect

• Extensive experience in ERP Solution Architecture, ideally operating at Lead, Principal or Senior Solution Architect level.
• Expert-level ERP experience, ideally across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and/or JD Edwards 9.2.
• Recent experience taking architectural ownership of a major ERP implementation, transformation or modernisation programme.
• Strong experience within global Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Engineering environments.
• Proven experience defining ERP architecture strategies, roadmaps and future-state solutions.
• Experience governing and challenging Systems Integrators, with a clear understanding of architectural ownership and accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Programme Directors, senior business leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of ERP integration and wider enterprise architecture, including CRM, MDM and cloud platforms.
• Experience driving ERP standardisation across complex, multi-country environments.
• Exposure to Azure, low-code, Microsoft Copilot or AI-enabled solutions would be advantageous

Please note: If you are UK based and live within one hour of Cheltenham, you would be required to attend the office 1-2 days per week.