Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Architect

Qlik•King Of Prussia, PA

52d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) architect plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing an organization's ERP systems to support both business and technical objectives. Combining a comprehensive knowledge of business workflows with advanced technical skills, the architect ensures that the ERP solution is not only robust and scalable, but also adaptable to future needs. Responsibilities span system architecture design, implementation planning, continuous improvement through updates, and seamless integration with third-party applications and cloud services. We are seeking a passionate and innovative ERP Architect to become part of Qlik's Business Acceleration Technology team. In this position, you will drive the strategic design and integration of our enterprise systems and operational processes. You'll collaborate with architecture, build, and finance teams, as well as engage directly with key stakeholders to gather requirements, address challenges, and translate business needs into effective, future-ready technological solutions. Your technical acumen, combined with strong communication and leadership abilities, will help ensure that our ERP ecosystem delivers meaningful value to those who rely on its capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields
5-7+ years of experience in ERP Architecture roles with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale digital solutions. Preference with focus on NetSuite.
Deep knowledge of a specific ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics) and its capabilities. Preference for NetSuite strength.
Strong understanding of security principles and practices; proven ability to create strong partnerships with security teams ensuring all principles are in place.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in project management.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on stakeholder collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in architectural frameworks TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman Framework, or FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework) are preferred.

Responsibilities

System design and planning: Designs the overall ERP architecture, ensuring it is functional, scalable, and future-proof.
Implementation and updates: Leads and performs ERP implementations, updates, and migrations.
Technical leadership: Acts as a technical mentor, defines and documents design standards, and guides technical teams.
Integration: Ensures the ERP system can integrate with other third-party applications and cloud services.
Problem-solving: Troubleshoots and resolves system, network, and programmatic issues.
Stakeholder collaboration: Works with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions, bridging the gap between business and IT teams.
Security and compliance: Ensures the system adheres to security standards and best practices, and manages user and process security.
Play a crucial role in aligning technology strategy with business goals, involving understanding business requirements and crafting a technology roadmap that guides the organization's technological investments
Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, assist in selecting appropriate technologies, defining standards governing systems integrations, and ensuring all technology initiatives align with overall architecture principles and align to Qlik standards
Engage with various stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, facilitating discussions regarding technological needs while also communicating the benefits and risks associated with different architectural choices.
Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, as well as creating policies and models for evaluating new technologies, and ensuring their alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Continually assess and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact to the organization, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Build and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, standards, and guidelines, ensuring stakeholders have access to necessary information and helps maintain consistency across the organization.
Provide oversight to ensure enterprise initiatives adhere to the established architecture, standards, and roadmaps.
Lead and guide the technology architecture team in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions for various systems including identifying opportunities for process improvement while proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency.
Oversee and ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance frameworks.
Produce and maintain architectural artifacts, including blueprints, roadmaps, and governance models.
Proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks, particularly around data pipelines, interface disruptions, and cloud transitions.

Benefits

Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs
Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
Flexible, diverse, and international work environment
Alongside an extra "change the world" day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs
comprehensive benefits, including - but not limited to - medical, dental, and vision coverage life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, paid parental / maternity leave, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

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