Senior Solution Architect(Techno Functional) to support and evolve the global R&D digital landscape for a global manufacturing business, with a primary focus on Siemens Opcenter RD&L (Product Lifecycle Management) and Planview Innovation Portfolio Management (IPM).This role will own the end to end solution, data and integration architecture for Opcenter, ensuring alignment with R&D business processes, enterprise architecture standards and downstream systems such as ERP. The Solution Architect will play a critical role in ongoing deployments, regional rollouts, ERP integrations, and local extension solutions, acting as a trusted advisor to R&D, Digital, and Delivery teams.The role requires a strong blend of functional R&D domain knowledge and deep technical architecture capability.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution & Architecture OwnershipAct as Solution Architecture owner for R&D PLM/IPM platforms, primarily Siemens Opcenter RD&L and Planview IPM.Define, maintain and evolve the solution architecture, data model and integration patterns for Opcenter across global and local deployments.Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture principles, security, data governance, and integration standards.Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including:Solution Architecture DocumentsData and Integration ModelsInterface specificationsNon functional requirementsData & Integration ArchitectureOwn the Opcenter data and integration system model, including master data, transactional data and analytics needs.Design and govern integrations between Opcenter, ERP systems (e.g. SAP/JDE), and downstream/upstream R&D, quality, and manufacturing systems.Provide architectural guidance on:API-based integrationsEvent-driven and batch patternsData quality, lineage, and lifecycle managementReview and assure integration designs delivered by system integrators and vendors.R&D Digital EnablementPartner with R&D business stakeholders to translate scientific, formulation, packaging and innovation workflows into scalable digital solutions.Advise on best practice configuration and extension of Opcenter RD&L and Planview IPM to meet global and local R&D needs.Support innovation pipeline visibility, portfolio prioritisation, and governance through robust system design.Delivery & Deployment SupportSupport ongoing global and regional rollouts of Opcenter and Planview, including new sites and capabilities.Provide architectural oversight during implementation, testing, and cutover phases.Review solution designs, customisations and local extensions to avoid unnecessary technical debt.Act as an escalation point for complex solution, integration, or data issues.Governance & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a key contributor to Architecture Review Boards (ARB) or similar governance forums.Work closely with Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Product Owners, Delivery teams and external partners.Ensure reuse of enterprise building blocks and patterns wherever possible.Mentor and upskill internal teams on R&D solution and integration architecture.________________________________________Experience & QualificationsEssential Many years of experience in Solution / Domain / Enterprise Architecture roles. Strong hands-on experience with R&D, PLM or ALM systems, preferably Siemens Opcenter RD&L. Proven experience designing complex integrations with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards). Deep understanding of data modelling, system integration and enterprise application landscapes. Strong techno functional capability, able to engage credibly with both business and technical teams. Experience working in global, multi region deployments.This is a contract role, that will require you to be onsite 2-3 days per week in West London.JBRP1_UKTJ