Enterprise Applications & Solution Architecture Consultant

About the role

This interim consultancy role supports a £100m manufacturing group undergoing rapid expansion through acquisitions. The consultant will provide strategic advisory services to define a future‑proof enterprise architecture that enables scalable, multi‑entity operations.

Key responsibilities

• Review and critically assess the existing technology strategy and vendor briefing.
• Evaluate the current enterprise application landscape and identify opportunities for simplification and improvement.
• Define the target enterprise architecture across the end‑to‑end quote‑to‑cash process and wider business operations.
• Recommend the optimal technology stack covering ERP, CRM, CPQ, and customer portals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports future acquisitions and international growth.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an enterprise applications or solution architecture consultant.
• Strong background in advising manufacturing or multi‑entity organisations.
• Ability to work independently and challenge existing assumptions.
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems
• Solution architecture and enterprise architecture design
• Quote‑to‑cash process knowledge