Defense & Aviation SME – Lead Solution Architect

Role Summary Seeking an experienced Defense & Aviation Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Lead Solution Architect to drive digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and integrated technology solutions across defense, aerospace, aviation, maintenance, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment operations. The role will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable enterprise solutions while aligning technology strategy with operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary SME for defense, aerospace, and aviation business processes and operations. Lead end-to-end solution architecture design for enterprise transformation initiatives. Define business, application, data, integration, and technology architectures. Conduct workshops with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology partners to gather requirements and define future-state solutions. Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies. Design integrated solutions across ERP, Asset Management, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytics platforms. Ensure alignment between business capabilities and technology investments. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational readiness, efficiency, and performance. Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices. Provide technical leadership throughout solution design, implementation, and deployment phases. Support vendor evaluations, RFP responses, technology assessments, and solution selection activities. Collaborate with program managers, project teams, and business leaders to drive successful transformation outcomes. Incorporate cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements into solution designs. Required Skills DefenseDomain Expertise Aviation Operations & Maintenance Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Digital Transformation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Asset Management Supply Chain & Logistics Systems Integration Business Process Modeling Technology Strategy Architecture Governance Stakeholder Management Requirements Engineering Preferred Skills SAP S/4HANA SAP Defense & Security Solutions Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Predictive Maintenance Solutions Experience Required 15+ years of overall industry experience. 10+ years of experience within Defense, Aviation, or Military sectors. 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture leadership roles. Proven experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programs. Experience with enterprise application integration and modernization initiatives. Educational Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Preferred Certifications TOGAF PMP / PgMP SAP Solution Architect Certifications Experience Range: 15–20+ Years Role Level: Lead / Principal Architect / Senior Consultant Level

Lead the design of end-to-end solution architectures to drive digital transformation and enterprise modernization within the defense and aviation sectors. Translate complex business requirements into scalable technology strategies across ERP, asset management, and supply chain platforms.

Requires over 15 years of industry experience, with at least 10 years in defense or aviation and 5 years in architecture leadership. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.

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• Defense Domain Expertise
• Aviation Operations & Maintenance
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Digital Transformation
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
• Asset Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Systems Integration
• Business Process Modeling
• Technology Strategy
• Architecture Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Requirements Engineering
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Defense & Security Solutions

• Technology
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available