What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect (ERP Modernization) position at Smurfit Westrock?
Our technology organization is transforming how we work at Smurfit WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:
We are looking for a forward-thinking technologist that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.
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
Required Qualifications &a
- Experience bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 7–10 years designing and delivering solutions
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
us 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