Designs and delivers end-to-end Certinia solution architectures, translating business requirements into configured/customized solutions; leads technical workstreams, validates designs with stakeholders, guides testing and external partners, troubleshoots complex issues, and works hands-on within Certinia modules.
The Certinia Solution Architect designs and delivers solution architectures that support Forterro’s Professional Services (PS) strategy. Using deep Certinia expertise and a strong understanding of PS processes, the role ensures the effective integration and optimisation of Certinia within Forterro’s IT landscape. It leads technical workstreams, tackles complex challenges, collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders, supports external partners and works hands‑on with Certinia modules.
Responsibilities
- Leads Certinia solution architecture activities across the entire Forterro enterprise IT landscape.
- Analyses business requirements and translates them into end‑to‑end Certinia solution designs.
- Defines configuration and customisation approaches aligned with best practices.
- Validates solution designs with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Communicates architectural principles and process impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Influences cross‑functional decisions to ensure solution alignment and adoption.
- Guides the testing and validation of Certinia solutions and related process definitions.
- Solves complex issues using experience, structured analysis and sound judgement.
- Provides direction to external implementation partners.
- Works hands‑on within Certinia and supports all technical teams involved.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Extensive experience in Certinia solution architecture or Certinia implementation.
- Strong mastery of Certinia integrations and end‑to‑end business processes.
- Proven ability to independently lead and deliver complex process designs and implementations.
- Strong capability to translate business requirements into robust Certinia solution designs.
- Clear and effective communication skills when working with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Ability to influence decisions beyond the immediate scope of the role.
- Advanced education and substantial experience in business, IT or a related field.
About
Forterro is a federation of ERP software and services companies serving small to mid market companies around the globe, with offices in UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Poland, Bulgaria, India, Morocco and USA. At Forterro, we invest in and help to fortify both local and niche ERP software businesses.Our product line businesses are local, not localized and vertical, not verticalized.
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