Solutions Architect

Our 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end solutions for major business initiatives and contribute to the IT strategic roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies
• Serve as the technical authority for core ERP modules including Finance and Controlling, Warehouse and Materials Management, and Manufacturing
• Architect Application-to-Application (A2A) integration patterns within the Boomi platform, ensuring integrations are reliable, scalable, and maintainable
• Define and execute the architectural strategy for integrating ERP with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), mapping critical data flows for production, materials, quality, and confirmations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to govern how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes integrate with the enterprise, and champion Master Data Management (MDM) principles
• Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives by identifying opportunities in IoT, digital twin technology, AI/ML in manufacturing, and advanced analytics
• Define and implement architectural standards, patterns, and best practices; lead architectural reviews and application portfolio rationalization
• Partner with other Solution Architects and cross-functional IT teams to ensure technical cohesion and alignment with the overall enterprise roadmap

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience; 5+ years in a solution or enterprise architect role preferred
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of a Tier-1 ERP system (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing A2A integrations using an iPaaS platform; Boomi experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of integration points and data exchange between PLM, ERP, and MES platforms
• Solid knowledge of PLM concepts and the critical role of Master Data Management across the enterprise
• Ability to translate complex technical and business requirements into clear architectural guidance for executive leadership
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including architectural diagrams and formal specifications
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts (Industrial IoT, Digital Twin, Predictive Maintenance) preferred
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF preferred
• Experience with EA management platforms such as LeanIX or Signavio preferred
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience preferred