ERP Solution Owner and Architect

Company Description

The Beckers Group is a leading global coatings company and supplies paint systems for the industrial finishing of metal and plastics operating in 23 production sites in 17 countries with worldwide almost 1,800 talented people. It is owned by Lindengruppen, a Swedish family business with the purpose to own and develop successful businesses.

to lead the transition towards a sustainable world. With a long history dating back over 150 years, the privately held group is steadily growing since many years and became one of the most respected players in the Coil Coatings industry with well-established contacts to steel manufacturers. In addition, well known for closeness to the customers and an innovative product development.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The ERP Solution Owner is end‑to‑end accountable for the design, stability, evolution, and business value of Beckers Group’s ERP platform (Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related ecosystem). It ensures stable and predictable operations, strong template and architecture integrity, business‑driven prioritization and smart, cost‑conscious evolution of the ERP landscape

The role sits at the intersection of business process ownership, IT delivery, and operational excellence, and is critical to scaling Beckers’ global ERP platform post‑rollout.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End ERP Ownership

• Own the complete lifecycle of the ERP solution across all regions and functions: Design, Implementation. Operations and Continuous improvement
• Act as the single accountable owner for ERP outcomes: stability, value, and scalability.

Architecture & Solution Design Authority

• Define and maintain design principles, standards, and guardrails.
• Ensure adherence to Global template
• Review, shape, and approve all solution designs
• Own the ERP Architecture Board, preparing solution options, impact assessments, and recommendations.

Operational Excellence & Stability

• Own the day-to-day health of the ERP platform, Incidents and problem management, SLA performance, Usage trends and recurring issues
• Coordinate application support teams and managed service providers.

Lifecycle, Risk & Compliance Management

• Own the ERP lifecycle roadmap, including Microsoft release planning, ISV upgrades and decommissioning of legacy functionality
• Ensure solutions meet security, audit, compliance, and NIS2 requirements.
• Own business continuity, recovery readiness, and operational risk documentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience). Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: • 8–12 years of experience in ERP and enterprise systems.
• 5+ years in senior roles such as: ERP Solution Architect, ERP Product or Solution Owner, Senior ERP or Applications Manager
• Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in a global, multi country environment.
• Hands on experience across both solution design and operational responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience operating within formal governance structures (architecture boards, change boards, portfolio governance).
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is a strong advantage.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 architecture or functionnal certifications
• Enterprise or solution architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF)
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent operational governance certification
• Azure, integration, or Power Platform certifications are a plus

Competences

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong business acumen combined with technical fluency.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation ability.

Additional Information

• Function: Global IT
• Reports to: ERP Product and Program Manager
• Direct reports: Application supports
• Location: Flexible within Beckers Europe (Montbrison or Berlin preferred)
• Travel: ~30 - 40% depending on projects requirements
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Beckers Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.