ERP Architect
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About the Role
First Tech Group seeks an ERP Architect to design and oversee ERP architecture, leading end-to-end implementation of Finance and HR systems. This role requires 8-12 years of ERP implementation experience, strong project management, and expertise in platforms like Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or Workday.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end implementation of Finance and HR ERP systems from planning through post go live stabilization
- Define implementation roadmaps, governance structures, project milestones, and escalation paths
- Act as the internal owner coordinating between business teams, IT, leadership, and ERP vendors
- Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery quality
- Assess and optimize Finance and HR processes to align with ERP best practices
- Define future state workflows, operating models, approval matrices, and SOPs
- Gather, analyze, and document business and functional ERP requirements
- Translate business needs into clear functional specifications for implementation partners
- Validate vendor solutions and challenge recommendations that do not align with business objectives
- Oversee Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, procurement, reporting, fixed assets, and controls
- Oversee HR and payroll processes including employee records, leave, attendance, benefits, and approvals
- Ensure proper integration and data flow between Finance, HR, payroll, and third party systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, IT, or related field
- 8–12 years of experience in ERP implementation, business transformation, or enterprise systems
- Proven experience leading at least one full cycle ERP implementation
- Strong understanding of Finance and HR operational processes and workflows
- Hands on experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday
- Experience working with ERP vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators
- Strong experience in requirements gathering, process documentation, UAT, and data migration
- Good understanding of integrations, system dependencies, workflows, and reporting structures
- Strong project management, governance, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, and problem solving skills
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Job Purpose
- Design and oversee the organization’s ERP architecture to ensure it aligns with business goals, integrates seamlessly with existing systems, and supports scalability, performance, and data integrity.
- The ERP Architect defines standards, guides implementation, and ensures the platform delivers efficient, reliable, and secure enterprise operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead end to end implementation of Finance and HR ERP systems from planning through post go live stabilization
- Define implementation roadmaps, governance structures, project milestones, and escalation paths
- Act as the internal owner coordinating between business teams, IT, leadership, and ERP vendors
- Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery quality
- Assess and optimize Finance and HR processes to align with ERP best practices
- Define future state workflows, operating models, approval matrices, and SOPs
- Gather, analyze, and document business and functional ERP requirements
- Translate business needs into clear functional specifications for implementation partners
- Validate vendor solutions and challenge recommendations that do not align with business objectives
- Oversee Finance modules including GL, AP, AR, procurement, reporting, fixed assets, and controls
- Oversee HR and payroll processes including employee records, leave, attendance, benefits, and approvals
- Ensure proper integration and data flow between Finance, HR, payroll, and third party systems
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, IT, or related field
- ERP, project management, or business transformation certifications preferred
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar certifications are an advantage
- 8–12 years of experience in ERP implementation, business transformation, or enterprise systems
- Proven experience leading at least one full cycle ERP implementation
- Strong understanding of Finance and HR operational processes and workflows
- Hands on experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday
- Experience working with ERP vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators
- Strong experience in requirements gathering, process documentation, UAT, and data migration
- Good understanding of integrations, system dependencies, workflows, and reporting structures
- Strong project management, governance, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to challenge vendors and protect business interests during implementation
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance based incentives
- Health and wellness support
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Exposure to high impact projects and cross functional teams
- A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership
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