Nomad Foods
Solution Architect (Planning & Manufacturing)
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Solution Architect (Planning & Manufacturing)
Woking based with Hybrid working model.
Competitive salary, Car allowance, up to 25% bonus and excellent benefits package.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect to join Nomad Foods, working within our Enterprise Architecture function. In this role, you will lead the design of SAP solutions across our global technology landscape, supporting major transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA, ERP modernisation, manufacturing integration, planning systems (IBP), and data platforms.
You will act as a trusted partner to both business and technology teams, translating complex requirements into scalable, secure and business‑aligned SAP solutions that drive operational performance across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance.
This is a highly influential role where you will shape architecture decisions, ensure alignment to enterprise standards, and play a key part in delivering long‑term technology strategy across Nomad Foods.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and governance of SAP solutions across Planning, Manufacturing and Supply Chain domains
- Define solution architectures aligned to enterprise standards, SAP best practices and business strategy
- Translate business requirements across functions (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Commercial) into clear, fit‑for‑purpose solution designs
- Provide architectural guidance across major transformation programmes (e.g. S/4HANA, ERP modernisation, MES integration, data platforms)
- Partner with delivery and programme teams to define solution options, design trade‑offs and implementation approaches
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, supportable and aligned to long‑term architecture roadmaps
- Lead solution governance, including participation in architecture forums, design authorities and review boards
- Identify cross‑domain dependencies, risks and impacts across SAP and non‑SAP systems, driving mitigation strategies
- Shape and assure data, integration and API design across SAP and wider enterprise/OT systems
- Work closely with vendors and partners (e.g. SAP, system integrators, Microsoft) to ensure aligned solution delivery
- Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, documentation and reusable design patterns
- Coach and guide delivery teams on solution design best practices and standards
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing technology decisions through clear, value‑led communication
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About you
We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong SAP expertise and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, global, matrix organisation. You will bring both technical depth and business understanding, with the confidence to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders and simplify complex problems into clear, practical solutions.
Key requirements include:
- Proven experience operating as a Solution Architect across SAP and enterprise technology landscapes
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and surrounding ecosystems (planning, manufacturing, supply chain, integrations)
- Experience working across multiple technology domains (applications, integration, data, cloud, infrastructure, security)
- Track record of delivering complex transformation programmes in large organisations
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and technology teams
- Experience working with third‑party vendors and system integrators
- Ability to translate business needs into pragmatic, scalable technical solutions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
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What we can offer you
We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career and we aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.
- An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
- A culture where you're part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference
- The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group
Who are we
NOMAD - Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3.2 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet.
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