Erp solution architect

Werkgever:
Marel
Regio:
Boxmeer
 
Functieomschrijving

ERP Solution Architect

The joy of being responsible for something important... You can experience it too!

If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our IT ERP team. As the ERP Solution Architect at Marel, you will be invaluable to our extensive growth and our focus of lowering our ecological footprint.

What you'll be doing

The Solution Architect proactively leads activities to deliver sustainable solutions in his or her domain and shapes Marel IT solutions to match targeted business and IT outcomes. He or she sees opportunities and constraints across a global organization and broader system landscape. The Solution Architect manages the portfolio of "as is" and "to be" solutions in the domain (can include applications, information and/or technolo-gy/infrastructure components). He or she explores and advises on technology improvements or innovations and drives clean up of technical debt. The Solution Architect is a key member of project or (agile) “product” teams and is responsible for mapping business needs and IT requirements to forthcoming solutions. The Solu-tion Architect works along with other team members, the Enterprise Architect, other solution architects and guides projects and solution designs to completion.

Main Tasks

  • Understands and advocates the IT and architecture principles, policies and guidelines; defines solution patterns and guidelines to ensure solution decisions are aligned with the enterprise's or domain architecture vision;
  • Partners with domain architect(s) and enterprise architect to develop technology roadmaps.
  • Consults with application and infrastructure colleagues to align on solution directions and identify requirements that affect adjacent domains in applications, infrastructure, or security.
  • Manages and develops the architecture for a broader scope of projects.
  • Designs the implementation of a solution architecture.
  • Provides consulting support to IT specialists and other team members within projects to ensure the deliverables are aligned with the agreed solution direction.
  • Understands technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies to enable new ways of working.
  • Monitors the current-state solution to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.
  • Creates and maintains the (technology) platform roadmaps and aligns with vendor roadmaps.

    • Who are we looking for?

    The ERP Solution Architect understands IT and architecture principles. You are experienced in stakeholder management and get energy from guiding and coaching colleagues into the principles of project management and ERP development. You’re creative, analytical, result driven, persistent, persuasive, focused on delivering and operational excellence, able to communicate with senior mgt. You as the ERP Solution Architect are:

  • ERP (SAP) Senior level, 5-10 years of experience with ERP systems that include SAP functional and/or technical modules with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the SAP architecture role. S/4HANA exposure (role outs/green fields/brown fields/etc.)
  • Well experienced within the ERP equipment manufacturing domain, supply chain oriented
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, (software) engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role
  • Strong background in enterprise & technical architecture design
  • Good knowledge of the organization, processes and IT
  • Good knowledge of the methods and techniques for the development of architecture principles in modeling of processes, information and IT systems
  • Understanding of Scrum or Agile development and Devops team initiatives
  • Strong English skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

    • What kind of a person are you?

    We encourage each of our 7,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You have a:

  • Keen interest and eye for people management and people development
  • Expert level of functional knowledge within the area of responsibility
  • Several years of experience in full cycle delivery projects in the field of business application delivery management within the area of expertise
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing and working with several methods and standards for maintenance, development, test management
  • Knowledge of methods and standards in the field of process-driven operations (Cobit, ITIL)
  • Knowledge of Agile & scrum methodologies
  • Significant knowledge of IT-architecture and project management (Prince2)
  • Strong English skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

    • About Marel
    Marel is a global leader in transforming the way food is processed. We are in the business of transformation, innovation and inspiration. We provide software, machinery, systems and solutions that help food processors gain a competitive edge and make the most of cutting edge technology such as digitization, automation and robotics. As long as there are people on earth, Marel will be present because everyone need to eat, right? Marel will outlive us all.

    We offer

    Working at Marel means working at a multinational with many chances to develop yourself, take responsibility and show initiative. We offer an exciting job with a representative base salary, attractive secondary benefits in an international atmosphere that supports the company’s vision, and exhibit Marel’s core values Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

    Marel Vision and Values

    In partnership with our customers, we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Marel’s core values are Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

    Interested?

    If you’re looking to join an international company with a great culture, flexible working arrangements, career growth and development opportunities then click apply now and include a resume! Should you have any questions about this position, don’t hesitate to reach out to our IT Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maarten Krepel: M

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