Enterprise Architect - 3 month SOW

We are seeking an experiencedEnterprise Architectto lead a 3-month Statement of Work engagement focused on deg the future-state business systems architecture for a global professional services organisation. This role will shape the technology blueprint, integration strategy, and analytical data platform underpinning a major digital transformation programme.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the creation of thefuture-state enterprise architectureacross Finance, HR, CRM, and Operations.Detegration patterns, data flows, API-first strategy, and architecture principles aligned to a Microsoft-first environment.Produceroadmapsfor NetSuite, Zoho CRM, and SagePeople, including milestones, dependencies, and indicative costs.Define the high-level design for acentralised analytical data platform, including governance, quality controls, and AI readiness.Conduct structured discovery-reviewing current systems, integrations, customisations, and business requirements.Identify and document pain points such as manual workarounds, fragmented data, and inadequate reporting.Produce C-suite-ready deliverables: blueprint document, roadmap packs, cost models, and executive summaries.Support establishment ofEA and data governance models, operating frameworks, and best-practice design standards.Required ExperienceProven background as anEnterprise Architectwithin global or multi-entity organisations (ideally professional services or engineering).Strong expertise inERP consolidation/implementationand back-office system design.Deep understanding of theMicrosoft ecosystem: Azure, M365, Power Platform, Power BI.Hands-on expertise withNetSuite,Zoho CRM, andSagePeople.Demonstrable experience degintegration architectures, API-led ecosystems, and enterprise data flows.Track record deliveringfuture-state blueprints, data platform designs, and transformation roadmaps.Strong capability in data governance, metadata management, and analytical platform design (Azure, Snowflake, AWS).Excellent stakeholder management, capable of working with C-Suite, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams. We are seeking an experiencedEnterprise Architectto lead a 3-month Statement of Work engagement focused on deg the future-state business systems architecture for a global professional services organisation. This role will shape the technology blueprint, integration strategy, and analytical data platform underpinning a major digital transformation programme. Lead the creation of thefuture-state enterprise architectureacross Finance, HR, CRM, and Operations. Lead the creation of thefuture-state enterprise architectureacross Finance, HR, CRM, and Operations. Detegration patterns, data flows, API-first strategy, and architecture principles aligned to a Microsoft-first environment. Detegration patterns, data flows, API-first strategy, and architecture principles aligned to a Microsoft-first environment. Produceroadmapsfor NetSuite, Zoho CRM, and SagePeople, including milestones, dependencies, and indicative costs. Produceroadmapsfor NetSuite, Zoho CRM, and SagePeople, including milestones, dependencies, and indicative costs. Define the high-level design for acentralised analytical data platform, including governance, quality controls, and AI readiness. Define the high-level design for acentralised analytical data platform, including governance, quality controls, and AI readiness. Conduct structured discovery-reviewing current systems, integrations, customisations, and business requirements. Conduct structured discovery-reviewing current systems, integrations, customisations, and business requirements. Identify and document pain points such as manual workarounds, fragmented data, and inadequate reporting. Identify and document pain points such as manual workarounds, fragmented data, and inadequate reporting. Produce C-suite-ready deliverables: blueprint document, roadmap packs, cost models, and executive summaries. Produce C-suite-ready deliverables: blueprint document, roadmap packs, cost models, and executive summaries. Support establishment ofEA and data governance models, operating frameworks, and best-practice design standards. Support establishment ofEA and data governance models, operating frameworks, and best-practice design standards. Proven background as anEnterprise Architectwithin global or multi-entity organisations (ideally professional services or engineering). Proven background as anEnterprise Architectwithin global or multi-entity organisations (ideally professional services or engineering). Strong expertise inERP consolidation/implementationand back-office system design. Strong expertise inERP consolidation/implementationand back-office system design. Deep understanding of theMicrosoft ecosystem: Azure, M365, Power Platform, Power BI. Deep understanding of theMicrosoft ecosystem: Azure, M365, Power Platform, Power BI. Hands-on expertise withNetSuite,Zoho CRM, andSagePeople. Hands-on expertise withNetSuite,Zoho CRM, andSagePeople. Demonstrable experience degintegration architectures, API-led ecosystems, and enterprise data flows. Demonstrable experience degintegration architectures, API-led ecosystems, and enterprise data flows. Track record deliveringfuture-state blueprints, data platform designs, and transformation roadmaps. Track record deliveringfuture-state blueprints, data platform designs, and transformation roadmaps. Strong capability in data governance, metadata management, and analytical platform design (Azure, Snowflake, AWS). Strong capability in data governance, metadata management, and analytical platform design (Azure, Snowflake, AWS). Excellent stakeholder management, capable of working with C-Suite, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams. Excellent stakeholder management, capable of working with C-Suite, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams.