" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Solution Architect - Enterprise Applications (ERP / SAP)\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14174\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"17826\"\u003e Architect \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14175\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14176\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eERP Transformation / SAP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial 12 Month Contract Plus Extension\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreston, VIC - 4 Days Based Onsite / 1 Day WFH\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Solution Architect \u0026ndash; Enterprise Applications (ERP Transformation / SAP)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreston, VIC - 4 Days Based Onsite / 1 Day WFH\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial 12 Month Contract Plus Extension\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$1100 - $1200 Incl Per Day\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetail, Pharmacy/Healthcare or Finance Industry Experience Required\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking a highly experienced\u0026nbsp;Senior Solution Architect\u0026nbsp;with extensive SAP experience to lead the end-to-end architecture for a major, multi-year ERP transformation program within a leading Enterprise Retail and Healthcare ecosystem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a pivotal contract role designed for a strategic architect who brings deep \u003cstrong\u003eSAP S/4HANA\u003c/strong\u003e expertise combined with a broader enterprise-first mindset. Operating across a complex, high-volume retail, wholesale, and regulated pharmacy environment, you will define and govern application solutions spanning Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, and Corporate Platforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResponsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-to-End Architecture Design:\u003c/strong\u003e Lead cross-domain architecture spanning SAP S/4HANA, Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics, Retail platforms, Finance, and Enterprise Data/Integration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture Governance:\u003c/strong\u003e Present solutions to the Architecture Review Board, evaluate trade-offs, drive clean-core principles, and enforce target architecture alignment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAP \u0026amp; Cloud Strategy:\u003c/strong\u003e Leverage SAP products (\u003cstrong\u003eS/4HANA, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, RISE, BTP, MDG\u003c/strong\u003e) while maintaining an enterprise-first, non-vendor-biased approach to minimise customisation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration \u0026amp; Security Alignment:\u003c/strong\u003e Drive API-first and event-driven integration patterns (BTP-led direction), eliminating point-to-point dependencies and aligning with identity/security frameworks (Entra ID, ServiceNow).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Ownership \u0026amp; Compliance:\u003c/strong\u003e Establish robust master data governance and data ownership models in a heavily regulated retail/pharma distribution environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Experience\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10+ Years Experience:\u003c/strong\u003e Proven track record as an Enterprise/Solution Architect leading large-scale ERP transformation programs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep SAP Expertise:\u003c/strong\u003e Broad architecture exposure across \u003cstrong\u003eSAP S/4HANA, RISE, SAP Finance, SAP Supply Chain, BTP\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated background in either\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRetail,\u0026nbsp;Supply Chain, Pharma/Healthcare or Finance\u003c/strong\u003e ecosystems (Highly Regulated / High-Volume Distribution).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-Core \u0026amp; Cloud Strategy:\u003c/strong\u003e Expert knowledge in clean-core architecture, cloud deployment models, and API-led integration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernance \u0026amp; Stakeholder Management:\u003c/strong\u003e Exceptional written/visual communication skills with proven ability to influence executive leadership, challenge vendors, and navigate complex ARB processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note: This role requires an Enterprise Architect with broad strategic capabilities, not functional consultants, configuration specialists, or module-level architects.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are a driven Senior Solution Architect ready to shape a complex, large-scale ERP transformation, click \u003cstrong\u003eAPPLY\u003c/strong\u003e now and submit your updated resume. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4482235\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "