Enterprise Architect - SCM and Manufacturing
Posted 1 week ago by Next Ventures
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Enterprise Architect role focuses on assessing and transforming the architecture of manufacturing and supply chain functions within an organization. The position involves documenting the current architecture, collaborating with stakeholders, and defining a target architecture aligned with business goals. The architect will also recommend tactical initiatives and create a transformation roadmap to enhance operational efficiency and data integration. This role is remote and requires the candidate to be based in Europe and eligible to work as a contractor or freelancer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document the “As-Is” architecture and collaborate with business and IS stakeholders.
- Define a “Target Architecture” and propose prioritized tactical initiatives.
- Map the current application and data architecture across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
- Identify pain points, risks, and duplications in the current architecture.
- Design a modular “To-Be” architecture aligned with business goals and core applications.
- Recommend pragmatic tactical initiatives and integration options for recent acquisitions.
- Create a detailed plan and communication cadence for project stakeholders.
- Deliver final documentation and present to the steering committee and key stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Enterprise and Solution Architecture expertise.
- Experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
- Exposure to various ERPs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proven success in similar projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Next Ventures - Senior Enterprise Architect – SCM and Manufacturing ( Applicant must be based in Europe and eligible to work as a contractor/freelancer )
Start Date: June/July
Location: Europe
Travel: Remote working
Duration: 6 months
Project Title: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Architecture Assessment and Transformation Roadmap
Description:
Project Scope:
- Document the “As-Is” architecture
- Collaborate with business and IS stakeholders
- Define a “Target Architecture”
- Propose prioritized, tactical initiatives
Strategic Objectives
- Operational efficiency across plants
- Data consistency and integration
- Reduction in shadow IT risks
- Cost control
Mission Objectives
- Map the current (“As-Is”) application and data architecture across manufacturing and supply chain functions for the organization’s solutions
- Identify pain points, risks, and duplications
- Define a modular “To-Be” architecture aligned with business goals and core applications (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle EBS)
- Recommend pragmatic tactical initiatives and integration options for one recent acquisition
Scope:
- Kick-off & Scoping
- Validate scope and deliverables with project sponsors
- Identify stakeholders across functions
- Create detailed plan and communication cadence
As-Is Architecture Assessment
- Document systems per plant (NetSuite, SAP, legacy/custom, non-digitized)
- Map data flows, integrations, manual workarounds, and shadow IT
- Identify overlaps, data inconsistencies, gaps and risks
- Evaluate functional coverage (Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Reporting)
Business Needs & Pain Point
- Capture pain points, future needs, and process maturity per plan
- Assess operations strategy (build vs. subcontract, load balance across plants, etc.)
- Align with the corporate Information Services landscape
Target Architecture Definition
- Design modular target architecture, including potential new master data
- Define core capabilities and interactions
- Recommend best practices from similar industries
Tactical Roadmap & Initiative Prioritization
- Identify quick wins and pilot opportunities
- Recommend tool rationalization and integration strategy
- Estimate costs, dependencies, and impacts
- Create a prioritized and phased transformation roadmap
Final Recommendations & Handover
- Deliver final documentation
- Present to steering committee and key stakeholders
- Support transition to implementation planning
Key Deliverables
- As-Is Architecture Overview (multi-plant, multi-system)
- Stakeholder Workshop Summaries
- Target Architecture Capability and Gap Assessment
- Tactical Initiative Roadmap
- Presentation Pack for Leadership
Key Success Factors
- Cross-functional buy-in (Operations, Finance, Information Services, Supply Chain)
- Fact-based analysis
- Focus on reuse (Salesforce, ServiceNow)
If you are interested please submit your CV to oracleteam@next-ventures.com