SAP S/4 HANA Solution Architect

SAP S/4 HANA Solution Architect

Description

Company Overview:
Argano stands as a leading global digital consultancy, merging strategic insight with execution prowess to catalyze transformation in business operations. Our mission is to boost our clients' agility, profitability, customer engagement, and growth. Through strategic consulting backed by proprietary IP, Argano offers a holistic assessment of business operations, identifying strengths and pinpointing opportunities for improvement. Our worldwide network of industry veterans leads the charge in operational design and technological advancements across various applications, including comprehensive SAP solutions, positioning our clients at the vanguard of digital transformation.

Position Title

SAP S/4 HANA Solution Architect

Location & Travel

• Primary Location: Flexible within North America; proximity to a major airport preferred
• Travel: Up to 80% to client sites as needed

Role Overview:
As the SAP Solution Architect at Argano, you will be the cornerstone of our SAP practice, steering SAP-enabled business transformations. Your mandate is to architect our SAP solution strategy delivering unparalleled value through innovative, future-focused solutions, with a particular emphasis on S/4 HANA implementation and optimization. This role is key to affirming Argano s status as the definitive partner for SAP digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Management & Analysis:

• Master the art of requirements management and analysis to significantly advance business objectives.
• Expertly identify and document essential emerging business requirements, challenging business partner preferences to uncover unique value propositions.
• Forge consensus around a future state that resolves business challenges and aligns with enterprise goals, adeptly translating business requirements into S/4 HANA solution functionalities.
• Possess a deep comprehension of business process intricacies and the acumen to reveal needs that business partners and end users may not articulate.
• Influence business partner requirements toward enterprise objectives and alignment with industry domain and standards.

Creating Compelling Business Cases:

• Develop and articulate persuasive business cases, quantifying the benefits of proposed projects.
• Maintain awareness of industry-specific trends and their implications for the organization, articulating benefits in a manner that resonates with business leaders.
• Measure the business value contribution of IT projects accurately, swiftly adjusting to shifts in business strategy.
• Support business partners in presenting solution value to key stakeholders effectively.

Provide Accurate Project Effort Estimates:

• Precisely quantify project resource needs, adeptly managing ambiguity to produce accurate project effort estimates and communicating risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Actively engage project stakeholders in the estimation process, mindful of the impact of strategic business changes.

Architecture Management:

• Champion architectural goals through innovative solution design, identifying commonalities to recommend a cohesive approach across projects when standards are lacking.
• Influence solution options, desired value proposition and decision-making among business partners, pinpointing opportunities for creating reusable enterprise services.
• Navigate technology vendor interactions with an eye toward architectural coherence.
• Ensure architectural alignment and technical excellence in all S/4HANA deployments and enhancements.

Business Relationship Management:

• Foster and enrich relationships with business sponsors, aligning technological solutions with targeted business outcomes and adeptly managing expectations amid scope changes.
• Skillfully mediate conflicts between multiple business partners, prioritizing organizational goals.

Technical Implementation & Maintenance:

• Oversee the software development lifecycle for implementing and maintaining SAP solutions, leading small teams, and projects from start to finish.
• Architect, develop, test, and deploy SAP application software modifications to meet business needs, consistently adhering to industry best practices.
• Lead the design and execution of full lifecycle implementations of S/4HANA, including greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid approaches.
• Ensure system support aligns with SLAs, resolving issues as they arise.
• Apply enhancements/changes after rigorous QA testing, following standard change control practices to maintain production stability.
• Monitor service changes like upgrades or enhancements to prevent negative impacts on system customizations.
• Oversee interface updates, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a Business Degree with a strong emphasis on digital technology.
• At least 10+ years of extensive experience in SAP consulting with a thorough understanding of its modules and functionalities, with at least 5 years as an overall solution architect.
• Proven experience leading and delivering full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
• A proven track record of leadership at the executive level.
• Deep knowledge of SAP ecosystems, adept at crafting digital transformation strategies and optimizing business processes.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, capable of operating independently in complex environments while fostering a spirit of collaboration.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and hands-on leadership style.

Compensation & Benefits

Argano offers a competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and participation in our long-term incentive plan. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and ongoing professional development support.

This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our clients' success and bolster Argano s growth as a leader in digital consultancy. If you are endowed with deep S/4HANA expertise, a zeal for digital transformation, and a history of impactful achievements, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Argano.