Principal Solutions Architect - ERP Supply Chain

Requisition ID : 19098

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The Principal Solutions Architect – ERP Supply Chain will lead strategic initiatives and provide visionary leadership in the design, development, and implementation of ERP Supply Chain solutions. This role focuses on aligning ERP Supply Chain capabilities with enterprise-wide logistics, manufacturing, and procurement strategies. Acting as a trusted advisor to solution teams and managers, the architect will bridge technical expertise and operational priorities to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

What You'll Do

• Drive strategic thinking and long-term evolution of ERP Supply Chain solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the ERP Application Solutions Manager, offering insights on SAP Supply Chain direction and proactive steps.
• Collaborate with other Solution Architects to ensure alignment across SAP modules and enterprise systems.
• Operate independently, identifying strategic supply chain initiatives and driving them to completion.
• Lead critical SAP Supply Chain projects such as S/4HANA upgrades, warehouse management integrations, and supplier collaboration platforms.
• Mentor junior team members, supporting their technical and professional development within the ERP Supply Chain domain.
• Foster strong relationships between ITS and Supply Chain departments, aligning technical solutions with operational goals.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and RPA in supply chain operations.
• Participate in architecture review boards and alliances as needed.
• Handle other duties and projects as assigned.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Deep understanding of SAP Supply Chain modules (MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, etc.) and ERP best practices.
• Strong technical design skills and ability to translate operational requirements into scalable ERP solutions.
• Proven ability to lead ERP Supply Chain implementations and optimize logistics and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with supply chain data flows, inventory management, and integration with legacy systems.
• Experience with cloud-based supply chain platforms and trends in automation and smart logistics.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey supply chain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to distill complex concepts into actionable technical plans and requirements.
• Experience with system architecture methodologies, scalability, and integration processes.
• General understanding of cloud architecture frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework).
• Familiarity with industry architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Proficient in enterprise systems project management methodologies.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required (if no degree, 14 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling 14 years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.