Solution Architect

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing through innovative IT and OT solutions? At Konecranes, our Solution Architect, Manufacturing is a pivotal member of the IT department, working at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and operational excellence. 

The Solution Architect, Manufacturing role operates within Konecranes Group IT department, collaborating closely with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders. Internally, the team interacts with a diverse and dynamic network of stakeholders within the IT Product Development teams -  Enterprise Architects, Tribe Leads, Product Owners, Digital and Lean Transformation executives, R&D stakeholders, IT Operations, Cyber Security teams, and development teams. Externally, they engage with technology providers, suppliers, vendors, universities, research organisations, and customers. As an individual contributor you would join a truly global team and  collaborate closely with Architect, fellow IT Product Development (SAP) chapter leads, and their respective teams. What sets you apart, are great communication and collaborative skills with a solid background in a manufacturing set-up.

As a Solution Architect, Manufacturing you will be 

• Responsible of the manufacturing OT process area IT/OT (Global) solutions definition as part of the Material Delivery (MaDE) process. Konecranes has multiple IT solutions used in manufacturing globally and locally. In this role it is essential to manage the current state situation and To-Be roadmap 
• Create and maintain Architecture guidelines and roadmap specifically for manufacturing operations 
• Ensure that end-to-end solutions serve business needs and provide tangible value. 
• Strive to reduce complexity and cost of solution development with cross-disciplined advisory on IT, OT and process areas 
• Guide and advises agile teams, solution architects and business stakeholders on end-to-end processes towards common goals, while keeping focus on modularity, ease of implementation and cost of support 
• Create and maintain factory level as-is and to-be architecture to optimize manufacturing landscape with business 
• Accountable of the solution specific architecture principles, data governance, guidelines and constraints for development. 
• Supporting strategic oneKonecranes (1KC) process and system implementation

Key requirements: 
Experience: Relevant technical and manufacturing, commercial, legal and business area experience 

Knowledge & Skills: 

· Knowledge of ERP, WMS and MES systems, SAP knowledge is an advantage
· Wide technology & solution area of expertise 
· Platform development and IT & OT technology knowledge 
· Manufacturing and logistics value stream understanding 
· Relationship building and collaborative skills 
· Capability to form, communicate and implement architectural vision of future manufacturing architecture  
· Manufacturing equipment knowledge: machining tools, automation, material conveyors, cranes, robotics and control systems  
· Language skills: English, Finnish and German are seen as a great advantage 

Behavioural Competencies:  

· People Skills (communication, collaboration, sharing of knowledge/expertise, coaching, resolves conflicts)  
· Excellent prioritisation competence   
· Solution and value focused problem solving  
· Analytical, data and fact-based approach to problems  
· Agile, Lean, and holistic system focused mindset  
· “Hands-on” mentality 
· Ownership and Drive  
· Planning and Execution 

This role includes some global travels during the year. 

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. If you’re ready to make a real impact in manufacturing IT, Konecranes offers the environment, resources, and support to help you thrive.

Interested?
If this sparked your interest, apply for the position via the Konecranes careers site. Please note that this vacancy is open until 20.01.2026. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go and may close it before the deadline.. 

For further information about the role please contact: Jarno Herranen, Manager for SAP Development, MM & WM at jarno.herranen (at) konecranes.com. 

For any recruitment process-related questions, please reach out to Katre Laan, Global TA Team Lead via katre.laan (at) konecranes.com 

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.