Solutions Architect - WMS - OMS

Solutions Architect – Manhattan Active WMS / Global Order Management System

Contract | Solutions Architect | Manhattan Active WMS | Global Transformation Programme

Northampton and Hybrid working environment

£600-£750 Per day - outside IR35

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support the design and implementation of a new global Order Management System (OMS) as part of a major technology transformation programme.

The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering solutions architecture across the programme, ensuring the design, integration and implementation of a scalable, robust and future-proof global order management solution.

The programme will utilise Manhattan Active, with a requirement to ensure seamless integration across the wider technology landscape, including warehouse management, order fulfilment, distribution and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the solutions architecture design for the implementation of a new global Order Management System.
• Define and document end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business requirements and global technology standards.
• Provide architectural expertise across the Manhattan Active platform and its integration into the wider enterprise ecosystem.
• Design integration strategies between OMS, Manhattan Active WMS, ERP, warehouse, logistics and third-party systems.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, enterprise architects and implementation partners.
• Translate complex business requirements into functional and technical architecture designs.
• Define system interfaces, data flows, APIs and integration patterns.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure and capable of supporting global operations.
• Identify architectural risks, dependencies and technical challenges, providing recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Support design governance, technical workshops, solution reviews and implementation activities.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the build, testing, deployment and go-live phases.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Solutions Architect within large-scale supply chain, logistics or retail technology transformation programmes.
• Strong experience with Manhattan Active WMS.
• Experience designing and delivering Order Management Systems (OMS).
• Strong understanding of global order management, warehouse management, fulfilment and distribution processes.
• Experience designing complex enterprise system integrations.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, middleware, integration patterns and data architecture.
• Experience working across large-scale, multi-country technology implementations.
• Ability to engage with both senior business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
• Proven experience taking solutions from initial design through to implementation and deployment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience implementing Manhattan Active OMS alongside Manhattan Active WMS.
• Knowledge of cloud-based architecture and modern integration technologies.
• Experience within complex, global retail, logistics or distribution environments.
• Experience working with third-party implementation partners and global delivery teams.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a hands-on Solutions Architect with a strong background in supply chain technology and Manhattan Active implementations. You will be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels, taking ownership of architectural decisions and ensuring the successful delivery of a complex global OMS transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant global technology programme and play a key role in shaping the architecture and delivery of a new global Order Management System.

Interested? Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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