Overview
As a senior Solution Architect, you will shape Spirax Steam’s ERP and engineering platform strategy, guiding cross-functional transformation across a global manufacturing network. You will own the future ERP roadmap, oversee architecture across multiple ERP platforms, and explore AI-enabled enhancements that tie into supply chain and product lifecycle processes. This is a global, strategic role that partners with product, delivery and business teams to drive platform investments. Your work will influence how we operate for years to come, across countries and OpCos.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- discretionary bonus
- flexible working
- 27 days holiday
- volunteering leave
- private healthcare
Responsibilities
- Define and govern the future ERP strategy and modernization roadmap
- Provide architectural direction across ERP, Supply Chain, Engineering and AI-enabled platforms
- Oversee integration of ERP with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Lifecycle Management
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Partners and Delivery Partners to shape technology decisions and investments
- Ensure architecture governance across JD Edwards, Dynamics, SAP, Infor and other ERP platforms
- Drive AI, Copilot or Agent-based solutions integration within core ERP and operations
- Communicate complex concepts clearly to audiences from technical specialists to executives
- Support multi-country/global transformation programmes and cross-country operating companies
- Participate in design exercises and trade-off decisions to balance cost, risk and capability
Key requirements
- Senior Solution Architect with ERP transformation experience
- Cloud migration and Azure architecture experience
- Product-led technology roadmaps experience
- AI, Copilot or Agent-based solutions experience
- Experience with manufacturing, supply chain or engineering platforms
- Enterprise architecture leadership in multi-country/global contexts
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)
- strategic thinking
- excellent stakeholder engagement
- clear communicator with diverse audiences
- ERP platforms: JD Edwards 8.11 (On-Premise), JD Edwards 9.2 (Cloud), Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, SAP, Infor, Business Central, Dynamics GP
- MDM: Semarchy
- CRM: Salesforce
Solution Architect ERP in Cheltenham employer: Spirax-Sarco Engineering
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. Located in Havant, our state-of-the-art facility provides not only competitive salaries and generous benefits, including private medical care and paid volunteering days, but also opportunities for professional development through ongoing training and qualifications. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and you can truly make a difference.
