Duties and Responsibilities
Enterprise ERP Solution Architecture.
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of SAP S/4HANA ERP solutions across enterprise business functions.
- Define ERP architecture standards, governance models, implementation strategies, and best practices.
- Develop scalable and integrated solution architectures aligned with organizational business objectives and IT strategy.
- Provide leadership in SAP transformation, modernization, and migration initiatives.
- Evaluate current-state systems and define future-state ERP architecture roadmaps.
SAP S/4HANA Functional Architecture.
- Architect and support integrated business processes across SAP S/4HANA modules including:
- Procurement and Materials Management (MM).
- Sales and Distribution (SD).
- Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Human Capital Management integrations.
- Ensure cross-functional process integration and optimization across SAP modules and business units.
Business Process Transformation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and redesign business processes leveraging SAP best practices.
- Lead solution design workshops and architecture review sessions.
- Translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions and technical designs.
- Identify opportunities for process automation, optimization, and innovation.
Integration & Technical Architecture.
- Define integration strategies between SAP S/4HANA and:
- Third-party enterprise applications.
- Architect API, middleware, event-driven, and cloud integration solutions.
- Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across the ERP landscape.
Migration & Transformation Leadership.
- Support SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation strategies including:
- Greenfield implementations.
- Hybrid/selective data transition approaches.
- Guide data migration, cutover planning, testing, and deployment activities.
- Support cloud migration initiatives including RISE with SAP and hybrid cloud environments.
Governance, Security & Compliance.
- Establish ERP governance, architecture review, and design approval processes.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
- Define ERP operational standards, disaster recovery, and business continuity approaches.
Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to functional consultants, developers, analysts, and technical teams.
- Review solution designs, functional specifications, and development deliverables.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies throughout project execution.
- Support Agile, hybrid, and traditional project delivery methodologies.
Testing, Deployment & Production Support.
- Support system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and production readiness activities.
- Participate in deployment planning, cutover execution, and go-live support.
- Assist with post-production stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Stakeholder Communication.
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, technical standards, and operational procedures.
- Communicate solution strategies, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and project stakeholders.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational readiness activities.
Experience for Junior Role
- 2+ years of SAP experience with at least:
- 1 year focused on SAP BRIM.
- 1 year leading enterprise data migration initiatives.
Experience for Architect Role
- 3-7 years of SAP experience with at least:
- 3 years focused on SAP BRIM.
- 3 years leading enterprise data migration initiatives.
Experience for Senior Role
- 8+ years of SAP experience with at least:
- 5 years focused on SAP BRIM.
- 5 years leading enterprise data migration initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of SAP ERP experience.
- 5+ years of direct SAP S/4HANA solution architecture experience.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of integrated ERP business processes and enterprise architecture principles.
- Hands-on experience with:
- SAP S/4HANA architecture and implementation.
- SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
- Enterprise integration architectures.
- SAP Fiori and user experience solutions.
- SAP BTP and cloud integration services.
- Finance and controlling processes.
- Supply chain and procurement processes.
- Asset management and maintenance processes.
- Enterprise reporting and analytics.
- SAP Activate methodology.
- Data migration and cutover planning.
- Cloud and hybrid SAP landscapes.
- Security and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Experience in utilities, transportation, manufacturing, public sector, or infrastructure industries.
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Prior consulting or contractor experience in enterprise SAP environments.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong enterprise architecture and ERP solution design skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead executive-level discussions and architecture workshops.
- Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities.
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Required Certifications
- Preferred certifications include one or more of the following:
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA.
- SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP S/4HANA System Administration.
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting or Logistics modules.
- SAP Activate Project Manager certification.
- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) certifications.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- TOGAF or enterprise architecture certifications preferred.
Education
- Related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
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