Lead Solution Architect

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 1:00 pm

Who are we?

SanitariumHealth Food Companyis a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia's leading breakfast products - Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia's favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

The Role

As the Lead Solution Architect, you will be at the forefront of shapingSanitarium'stechnology strategy.You'llwork closely with the ANZ IT Leadership Team and key business stakeholders to develop and deliver an integrated enterprise technology roadmap, drive cross-department collaboration, andestablishcritical technology priorities. Partnering with the Portfolio Demand Manager and Information Systems Leader,you'llensure early engagement on solution options and oversee the scheduling and delivery of approved initiatives. Leading a team of Solution Architects,you'llguide the identification of technology solutions and co-deliver integrated, scalable, and secure systems across our technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Execution. Work with the ANZ IT Leadership Team and key Business stakeholders to:

• Identifythe organizations core strategicobjectivesand develop a supporting technology strategy to enable their achievement
• Develop and deliver a technology roadmap and Operating Plan, which prioritizes and sequences the work required across both IT and OT environments to achieve the technology strategy.

Technology Governance & Risk Management. Champion cross-functional collaboration toidentifyand manage technology risks. Promote consistent architecture practices, enforce security and compliance standards, and contribute to governance models for technology assets.

Project Design & Delivery. Partner withkeystakeholders to:

• Identifysolution options, estimate resourcerequirements, and prepare project briefsfor Exec approval
• Lead the design of integrated, scalable, and secure solutions
• Ensure smoothimplementation andhandover to operational teams.

About You

You're a strategic thinker with strong leadership and technicalexpertise, ready to shape enterprise technology solutions. You bring excellent communication skills, sound decision-making, and a flair for creativity andinnovation. Your ability to plan, organize, and manage stakeholders is matched by deep knowledge in architecture and design, cloud and infrastructure solutions, application and integration development, data governance, security, and service management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience:Over 5years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles, with proven ability to design end-to-end solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of Microsoft/SAP environments, Azure cloud, networking, APIs, middleware, data architecture, and cybersecurity principles.
• Leadership:Demonstratedsuccess in managing technical teams and complex projects within large, dynamic IT environments.
• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline. Certifications such as ITIL , TOGAF , Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or COBIT are highly regarded.

Experience with manufacturing and operational technologies and collaboration with key vendors like Cisco, VMware, and Microsoft.

What we offer

• Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Half-day Fridays
• Salary sacrifice options
• Achievement awards and recognition programs
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Staff store and canteen
• Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives

All applicants must be able todemonstratethat they have the legal right to work inAustralia.

We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this isa great opportunityfor you.