Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced Technical Architect to support a high‑profile technical carve‑out for a private‑equity‑backed client on an inital 4 month contract.
Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the technical architecture workstream within a complex business carve‑out.
* Conduct a full review of the existing landscape including integrations, environments, data flows and system dependencies.
* Assess current progress, architectural documentation, technical risks, and critical gaps.
* Re‑establish architectural governance, technical design authority, and solution assurance processes.
* Define and document the target‑state architecture for the standalone business, covering applications, data, integrations and infrastructure.
* Work closely with SAP SMEs, business leads, and third‑party delivery partners to validate design decisions.
* Oversee and guide key platforms within scope, including:
o SAP (core ERP) - essential
o COM / Order Management systems
o Data Warehouse / Vision BI
o OpenText (Malam)
o Warehouse mobility / handheld solutions (Zetes or similar)
* Support environment separation, data migration planning, cutover readiness and testing strategies.
* Identify architecture risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain programme timelines.
* Ensure strong communication across business, IT, and consultancy teams.
* Provide clear architectural recommendations and regular updates to senior stakeholders.
Experience:
* Proven experience as a Technical Architect on large‑scale ERP, integration, or enterprise platform programmes.
* Strong SAP architectural background, including integrations, data flows, and cross‑module dependencies.
* Experience working on carve‑outs, divestitures, M&A separations, or accelerated PE‑backed programmes.
* Understanding of COM / Order Management processes and system integration points.
* Experience of Data Warehouse environments, ideally including Vision BI.
* Familiarity with OpenText (preferably Malam‑delivered solutions).
* Exposure to warehouse mobility or handheld scanning solutions such as Zetes.
* Strong integration knowledge (IDocs, APIs, middleware, interface design).
* Ability to assess in‑flight projects, stabilise delivery, and introduce governance.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and third‑party partners.
* Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments with demanding timelines.
Contract
* Initial 4‑month contract (with potential extension)
* Inside IR35 via Umbrella
* UK Remote with occasional travel to london
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