The Opportunity:
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.
We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.
For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.
The Principal Architect, ERP Solutions is responsible for designing a robust, scalable, and sustainable end-to-end architecture across Finance, Accounting and Procurement business processes, data, applications, and technology. This role will work closely with senior business stakeholders, end users, technical team leads, developers, infrastructure team, business analysts, and system integrators to design and deliver highly scalable, optimized, and sustainable solutions. The Principal Architect, ERP Solutions is expected to have a good understanding of SaaS models and develop a deep understanding Finance, Accounting and Procurement operations. This role will be customer focused, highly collaborative, and constantly seek input to ensure success.
Primary responsibilities include:
Acting as a partner to Finance, Accounting, and Procurement business stakeholders in collaboration with technical team to ensure the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and architecture deliverables are completed in line with best practices and strategic platform direction, while delivering on business requirements and corporate objectives
Architecting and designing applications, acting as solution architect, for the ERP environment
Maintaining architecture diagram of the ERP ecosystem and its connected applications, including the Professional Services Automation (PSA) application
Working with key stakeholders from business and technical domains, including executive leaders, business process owners, architects, product managers, developers, and others, as needed, to establish a shared vision of advanced cloud platforms
Developing ERP application roadmap, guiding the prioritization and implementation of new and upcoming applicable features
Collaborating with the Integration Architect to define strategy, technical capabilities, and architecture for ERP integrations while employing industry standards to provide an innovative, secure, scalable, sustainable, reliable and cost-effective environment
Monitoring effectiveness and optimizing solutions through a clear build or buy strategy that minimizes the cost of IT, assisting in the evaluation and presentation of application selection
Presenting complex solution options and benefits, including the as-is and to-be architecture, to key technical program stakeholders and business leaders
Designing, coordinating, and executing pilots, prototypes, or proof of concepts, providing validation on specific scenarios and providing deployment guidance
Efficiently managing shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities, prioritization, and communication
Participating in the design of the Enterprise Architecture governance model and its effective execution
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of a broad range of emerging technology and competitive trends and identify opportunities where technology might be deployed to deliver business improvements and competitive advantage
The Candidate:
Required skills/qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8-10 years of experience as a Solutions Architect
Comprehensive knowledge of ERP platforms and add-ons, including technical and functional capabilities
Expert knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance, including Operations and Supply Chain, and its architecture
Ability to execute on highly complex or specialized projects
Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross functional teams including business teams, product teams, global IT teams, consultants, and vendors
Demonstrated experience defining the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps between current and desired end-states, and delivering a comprehensive solution that will enable achievement of the desired business outcomes
Strong experience in designing continuous integration and continuous delivery solutions
Thorough functional and technical understanding of data modeling, databases, and enterprise software architecture
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure PAAS and SAAS solution development technologies including Azure Functions, LogicApps, .NET, JavaScript
Strong understanding of JSON, REST and database APIs
Preferred skills/qualifications:
Familiarity with Professional Services Automation (PSA) applications, especially Kimble/Kantata
Familiarity with CRM applications, especially Salesforce.com
Familiarity with HRIS applications, especially UKG
Experience with M&A and related multi-org platform consolidations
Expert level understanding of governance concepts, environment management, release management, code versioning best practices, and deployment methodologies
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
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