General Information
Job ID
ATR61684
Posting Job Title
Solutions Architect – NA ERP Radius Modernization
Locations
GA WFH Georgia
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
08-Jun-2026
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Our technology organization is transforming how we work at Smurfit WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:
Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
Connect our work to shared goals that propel Smurfit WestRock forward in the Digital Age
Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology
We are looking for a forward-thinking technologists that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.
Location and/or Business/Division Details (if applicable)
Solutions Architect – NA ERP Radius Modernization, Atlanta, GA
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid / Remote eligible based on role needs)
Position Summary:
The opportunity:
The Lead Solutions Architect – Consumer Digital Transformation is a senior technical leader responsible for defining and governing the end‑to‑end architecture of the Consumer Packaging technology landscape, with a primary focus on Radius ERP modernization and expansion across North America and EMEA.
This role shapes the future of Consumer technology by ensuring ERP platforms, integrations, data flows, and adjacent digital systems are architected for scalability, standardization, and long-term sustainability. The Lead Architect partners closely with Enterprise Architecture, Digital Product Management, Business Relationship Management, and delivery teams to guide solution design and ensure architectural integrity across all initiatives.
This is a foundational, long-term leadership role critical to the future-state architecture of Consumer Packaging systems.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:
ERP & Core Platform Architecture
Serve as the lead architect for the Radius ERP ecosystem across NA and EMEA.
Define and govern architectural principles including:
Configuration vs. customization strategy
Extension and integration patterns
Scalability, supportability, and lifecycle standards
Ensure ERP solutions align with Consumer Packaging processes:
manufacturing, converting, supply chain, commercial, and order-to-cash.
Solution & Integration Architecture
Own the end-to-end architecture across ERP and adjacent systems, including manufacturing systems, order management, commercial platforms, finance, and supply chain applications.
Define and enforce integration standards:
API-first and event-driven approaches
iPaaS / middleware patterns
Data ownership and synchronization models
Lead impact assessments to ensure new initiatives maintain architectural consistency across regions and business functions.
Data & Information Architecture
Provide architecture direction for master data design, governance, and harmonization.
Define data flows between ERP and downstream platforms.
Support reporting, analytics, and information delivery through well-structured data models and interfaces.
Ensure all data design aligns to enterprise standards and long-term data strategy.
Architectural Governance & Standards
Define, maintain, and communicate Consumer IT solution architecture standards, templates, and reusable patterns.
Act as the architectural decision authority for Consumer IT initiatives.
Conduct solution reviews, offering clear recommendations, trade-off analysis, and risk mitigation guidance.
Escalate architectural issues that may impact cost, delivery, or sustainability.
Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
Enterprise Architecture
Digital Product Management
BRM and business leaders
Regional IT and delivery teams
Provide architectural leadership for multi-region deployments, accounting for localization, regulatory, and operational differences.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
Innovation & Future-State Design
Contribute to the definition of the Consumer technology roadmap.
Evaluate emerging technologies and their applicability within ERP-centric environments.
Identify opportunities to modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and raise operational efficiency.
Champion simplification and standardization across the Consumer landscape.
Success Measures:
Within the first 12–18 months, success looks like:
Radius ERP implementations across NA and EMEA follow a consistent, well-defined architectural direction.
Consumer IT solutions are simpler, standardized, and easier to support.
Integration and data flows are thoroughly documented and scalable.
Business and IT leaders recognize this role as a trusted advisor and strategic decision partner.
Architecture accelerates—not slows—delivery, modernization, and innovation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
7–10+ years designing and delivering solutions for large, complex enterprise systems
Proven experience architecting or supporting ERP platforms (Radius, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)
Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial business processes
Hands-on experience with:
Integration architecture (APIs, middleware, iPaaS)
Data modeling and system interfaces
Cloud and SaaS-based enterprise platforms
Experience working in global, multi-regional environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in packaging, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Familiarity with agile / product-centric delivery models
Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, executable solutions
Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring, standards, and continuous improvement.
What we offer:
A critical leadership role shaping the future of Consumer technology
Opportunities to influence enterprise-scale ERP and digital transformation
Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on integrity, accountability, and excellence
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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