Senior ERP Enterprise Strategist

About the Role

The Senior ERP Architect for Enterprise is responsible for developing a forward-looking technology strategy and roadmap for ERP, which translates business vision and objectives into ERP-related technology initiatives and investments. The Senior ERP Architect for Enterprise influences senior business and IT stakeholders to adopt their vision. The role manages architecture resources to design and evolve the strategy and roadmap within their domain and deliver the architecture principles to support design and implementation.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

ERP System Design and Architecture

• Lead the design and development of ERP system architecture that supports the organization's business requirements and future goals.
• Define the integration architecture for ERP modules, ensuring seamless communication and data flow across different functional areas.
• Evaluate and select ERP software solutions based on technical requirements, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
• Develop architectural blueprints and technical documentation outlining system configurations, modules, interfaces, and data structures.

ERP Technology Roadmap and Strategy

• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define the ERP technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing ERP capabilities and propose innovative solutions to address business challenges.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for proposed technology investments and upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on ERP system implementations, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.

ERP Integration and Interoperability

• Design and oversee the integration of ERP systems with other enterprise applications.
• Establish standards and protocols for data exchange and interoperability between ERP modules and external systems.
• Work closely with development teams to implement integration solutions and resolve technical issues during integration phases.
• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure efficient data transfer and processing across integrated platforms.

ERP Performance Optimization and Scalability

• Define performance metrics and benchmarks for ERP systems to monitor and optimize system performance.
• Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to accommodate business growth and increased user demand.
• Implement performance tuning strategies and recommend infrastructure enhancements to improve system responsiveness and reliability.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure hardware and network resources meet ERP system requirements and performance expectations.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Conduct assessments of current Manufacturing and SCM processes, systems, and technologies to identify areas for ERP-related improvement and innovation.
• Evaluate and select Manufacturing and SCM technologies, platforms, and solutions related to ERP that align with organizational needs, scalability requirements, and budget constraints.
• Align Manufacturing and SCM ERP strategies with Enterprise Architecture principles, ensuring scalability, integration, and alignment with business continuity plans.
• Lead the design and development of Manufacturing and SCM ERP system architecture, including integration with ERP systems.
• Provide recommendations on technology adoption, integration strategies, and phased deployment approaches based on risk assessment and business impact analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent and related experience preferred).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as an Enterprise Architect focused with touchpoints in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management and ERP systems.
• Multi-year operational experience in S/4 Hana Architecture with active involvement in architectural work in S/4 Hana implementations.
• Active membership in SAP EA Forum(s) preferred.
• Experience in the Medical Technology industry, either in a MedTech company or in a Life Science Consulting company preferred.
• Extensive experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman, etc.
• Extensive experience in software engineering and design architecture.
• Significant experience in defining architecture policies and frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge and experience in project management, process modelling, data modelling and systems analysis.
• Demonstrable knowledge of contributing to business aligned Technology strategies.
• Expert knowledge of technology integrations.
• Understanding of technology security and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of technology trends.
• In-depth knowledge of working with business processes in the assigned domain, preferably in medical related fields.

Management Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in managing staff, including work review, performance reviews and day-to-day coaching.
• Experience in successfully managing teams and Executive stakeholders in multiple geographies.