Solution Architect

Charter Manufacturing • Mequon, WI

28d

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Solution Architect to bridge business strategy and technology innovation and help shape its enterprise technology landscape. The role partners with business leaders, developers, and technology teams to design scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. The architect will influence enterprise architecture strategy, lead complex digital transformation initiatives, and work with technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, APIs, advanced analytics, and ERP systems. The position suits a strategic thinker who can translate business challenges into technology solutions and promote architectural best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Information Technology, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Applications, or related roles.
• Broad technical expertise across multiple technology domains, including enterprise applications or ERP, software development, cloud infrastructure, systems integration, security and operations, and data and analytics platforms.
• Experience working with enterprise technology vendors and software providers.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering complex technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Oracle EBS or comparable ERP platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a technology, engineering, or business-related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise applications, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Oracle E-Business Suite certifications or equivalent ERP expertise.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of system integrations, APIs, and enterprise data exchange patterns.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
• Experience leading technology projects and architecture initiatives.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Azure API Management (APIM), Kubernetes, Docker, OpenAI and AI-enabled solutions, Snowflake, SQL, Oracle EBS / ASCP, Palantir, or enterprise API ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex enterprise solutions aligned with business objectives and long-term technology strategy.
• Partner with organizational stakeholders to understand business processes and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Influence enterprise architecture decisions and establish best practices, standards, and reference architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to create measurable business value.
• Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and technology roadmaps with business and technical teams.
• Mentor development and technology teams on modern architecture principles, integration strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure solutions align with security, performance, scalability, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to deliver strategic technology initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement to streamline business processes, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
• Stay current on industry trends, cloud technologies, enterprise applications, AI, data platforms, and digital transformation strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior