Solution Architect; Planning & Manufacturing

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/4

HANA, 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.

• 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/4
  
  HANA, 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

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.

• Proven experience operating as a Solution Architect across SAP and enterprise technology landscapes
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4
  
  HANA 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

• An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
• A culture where your 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