Solutions ArchitectOur client is a global manufacturing company serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial sectors, producing some of the most complex and high-stakes products in the world. With operations spanning multiple continents and a robust enterprise technology stack, they are investing in the modernization of their core business systems and digital manufacturing capabilities. They are seeking a Solutions Architect to serve as a key technical leader responsible for designing and governing the architecture of their business application ecosystem, from ERP and integrations to Industry 4.0 initiatives.
This is a high-visibility, strategic role for someone who thrives at the intersection of business complexity and enterprise technology.ResponsibilitiesDesign and document end-to-end solutions for major business initiatives and contribute to the IT strategic roadmap by evaluating emerging technologiesServe as the technical authority for core ERP modules including Finance and Controlling, Warehouse and Materials Management, and ManufacturingArchitect Application-to-Application (A2A) integration patterns within the Boomi platform, ensuring integrations are reliable, scalable, and maintainableDefine and execute the architectural strategy for integrating ERP with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), mapping critical data flows for production, materials, quality, and confirmationsCollaborate with business stakeholders to govern how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes integrate with the enterprise, and champion Master Data Management (MDM) principlesDrive Industry 4.0 initiatives by identifying opportunities in IoT, digital twin technology, AI/ML in manufacturing, and advanced analyticsDefine and implement architectural standards, patterns, and best practices; lead architectural reviews and application portfolio rationalizationPartner with other Solution Architects and cross-functional IT teams to ensure technical cohesion and alignment with the overall enterprise roadmapSkills & RequirementsBachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience; 5+ years in a solution or enterprise architect role preferredDeep functional and technical knowledge of a Tier-1 ERP system (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated experience designing and implementing A2A integrations using an iPaaS platform; Boomi experience strongly preferredStrong understanding of integration points and data exchange between PLM, ERP, and MES platformsSolid knowledge of PLM concepts and the critical role of Master Data Management across the enterpriseAbility to translate complex technical and business requirements into clear architectural guidance for executive leadershipExcellent communication and documentation skills, including architectural diagrams and formal specificationsExposure to Industry 4.0 concepts (Industrial IoT, Digital Twin, Predictive Maintenance) preferredExperience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF preferredExperience with EA management platforms such as LeanIX or Signavio preferredGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) experience preferred