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June 12, 2026

<div>General Information Job ID ATR61684 Posting Job Title Solutions Architect - NA ERP Radius Modernization Locations GA WFH Georgia Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 08-Jun-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Location and/or Business/Division Details (if applicable) Solutions Architect - NA ERP Radius Modernization, Atlanta, GA Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid / Remote eligible based on role needs) Position Summary: The opportunity: The Lead Solutions Architect - Consumer Digital Transformation is a senior technical leader responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end architecture of the Consumer Packaging technology landscape, with a primary focus on Radius ERP modernization and expansion across North America and EMEA. This role shapes the future of Consumer technology by ensuring ERP platforms, integrations, data flows, and adjacent digital systems are architected for scalability, standardization, and long-term sustainability. The Lead Architect partners closely with Enterprise Architecture, Digital Product Management, Business Relationship Management, and delivery teams to guide solution design and ensure architectural integrity across all initiatives. This is a foundational, long-term leadership role critical to the future-state architecture of Consumer Packaging systems. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock: ERP & Core Platform Architecture <ul><li>Serve as the lead architect for the Radius ERP ecosystem across NA and EMEA.</li><li>Define and govern architectural principles including: <ul><li>Configuration vs. customization strategy</li><li>Extension and integration patterns</li><li>Scalability, supportability, and lifecycle standards</li></ul></li><li>Ensure ERP solutions align with Consumer Packaging processes: manufacturing, converting, supply chain, commercial, and order-to-cash.</li></ul> Solution & Integration Architecture <ul><li>Own the end-to-end architecture across ERP and adjacent systems, including manufacturing systems, order management, commercial platforms, finance, and supply chain applications.</li><li>Define and enforce integration standards: <ul><li>API-first and event-driven approaches</li><li>iPaaS / middleware patterns</li><li>Data ownership and synchronization models</li></ul></li><li>Lead impact assessments to ensure new initiatives maintain architectural consistency across regions and business functions.</li></ul> Data & Information Architecture <ul><li>Provide architecture direction for master data design, governance, and harmonization.</li><li>Define data flows between ERP and downstream platforms.</li><li>Support reporting, analytics, and information delivery through well-structured data models and interfaces.</li><li>Ensure all data design aligns to enterprise standards and long-term data strategy.</li></ul> Architectural Governance & Standards <ul><li>Define, maintain, and communicate Consumer IT solution architecture standards, templates, and reusable patterns.</li><li>Act as the architectural decision authority for Consumer IT initiatives.</li><li>Conduct solution reviews, offering clear recommendations, trade-off analysis, and risk mitigation guidance.</li><li>Escalate architectural issues that may impact cost, delivery, or sustainability.</li></ul> Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul><li>Partner with: <ul><li>Enterprise Architecture</li><li>Digital Product Management</li><li>BRM and business leaders</li><li>Regional IT and delivery teams</li></ul></li><li>Provide architectural leadership for multi-region deployments, accounting for localization, regulatory, and operational differences.</li><li>Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.</li></ul> Innovation & Future-State Design <ul><li>Contribute to the definition of the Consumer technology roadmap.</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and their applicability within ERP-centric environments.</li><li>Identify opportunities to modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and raise operational efficiency.</li><li>Champion simplification and standardization across the Consumer landscape.</li></ul> Success Measures: Within the first 12-18 months, success looks like: <ul><li>Radius ERP implementations across NA and EMEA follow a consistent, well-defined architectural direction.</li><li>Consumer IT solutions are simpler, standardized, and easier to support.</li><li>Integration and data flows are thoroughly documented and scalable.</li><li>Business and IT leaders recognize this role as a trusted advisor and strategic decision partner.</li><li>Architecture accelerates-not slows-delivery, modernization, and innovation.</li></ul> Required Qualifications & Experience <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field</li><li>7-10+ years designing and delivering solutions for large, complex enterprise systems</li><li>Proven experience architecting or supporting ERP platforms (Radius, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial business processes</li><li>Hands-on experience with:<ul><li>Integration architecture (APIs, middleware, iPaaS)</li><li>Data modeling and system interfaces</li><li>Cloud and SaaS-based enterprise platforms</li></ul></li><li>Experience working in global, multi-regional environments</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience in packaging, manufacturing, or industrial environments</li><li>Familiarity with agile / product-centric delivery models</li><li>Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, executable solutions</li><li>Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring, standards, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> What we offer: <ul><li>A critical leadership role shaping the future of Consumer technology</li><li>Opportunities to influence enterprise-scale ERP and digital transformation</li><li>Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on integrity, accountability, and excellence</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li></ul> </div>

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