ValuAssure is seeking a senior Enterprise Architect / ERP Transformation Advisor to support a significant enterprise technology transformation.
This is a strategic advisory role rather than an ERP implementation or configuration position.
The successful candidate will help shape future enterprise architecture, assess ERP platform options, define appropriate application boundaries and provide independent advice across technology, architecture and commercials.
We are particularly interested in candidates with credible experience across both SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Cloud ERP , who can approach platform decisions objectively rather than from a vendor-specific perspective.
You will work closely with senior client stakeholders and experienced transformation advisors to develop an evidence-based technology direction and support key executive decisions.
Key responsibilities
Enterprise and ERP architecture
Lead thinking across
- target-state enterprise architecture
- ERP strategy and application architecture
- ERP versus best-of-breed boundaries
- integration architecture
- systems of record
- master data ownership
- architectural principles and guardrails
- transition architecture and sequencing
- key architectural decisions
The role requires someone who can look beyond individual products and determine the appropriate role of ERP within a broader enterprise technology landscape.
Platform evaluation
Support objective assessment of enterprise platform options including:
- SAP S/4HANA
- Oracle Cloud ERP
- hybrid and best-of-breed architectures
Develop evaluation criteria across areas such as:
- business capability fit
- architectural fit
- complexity
- integration
- scalability
- implementation risk
- ecosystem maturity
- commercial implications
- total cost of ownership
- long-term flexibility
You should be capable of articulating both the strengths and limitations of different platform approaches.
Commercial and licensing advisory
Bring sufficient commercial depth to understand how architectural decisions affect technology economics.
Deep expertise in both SAP and Oracle licensing is not essential, but strong commercial judgement and meaningful exposure to major ERP vendor commercials is expected.
Vendor and solution challenge
Participate in discussions with software vendors, systems integrators and other technology providers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
What we are looking for
You are likely to have held roles such as:
- Principal Enterprise Architect
- Chief Architect
- ERP Transformation Architect
- Enterprise Applications Director
- Technology Strategy Director
- ERP Advisory Director
- Enterprise Technology Advisor
You will ideally bring:
- 12+ years of relevant technology experience
- significant enterprise architecture experience
- major ERP transformation experience
- robust knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
- meaningful knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP
- experience evaluating ERP platform options
- experience defining ERP and best-of-breed boundaries
- strong understanding of integration and data architecture
- experience with complex enterprise application landscapes
- understanding of ERP commercials and licensing
- experience advising senior executives
- strong knowledge of the Australian enterprise technology market
Experience across more than one major ERP ecosystem will be highly regarded.