SAP Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities
1. Solution Architecture & Design
Lead the overall SAP solution architecture across ECC/S4HANA and SAP Cloud solutions.
Design end-to-end business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, HR, etc.
Ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and integration standards.
Define and govern architecture principles, integration patterns, data flows, and technology roadmaps.
Evaluate new SAP functionalities, BTP services, and industry templates to recommend best-fit solutions.
2. SAP Technical Leadership
Guide functional and technical teams including SAP consultants, developers, and integration specialists.
Provide deep expertise in at least one core area: SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, Fiori, Analytics, or industry modules.
Oversee custom development design, extensions, and integration architecture.
Define technical standards, coding guidelines, and reusability frameworks.
3. End-to-End Program Leadership
Lead large SAP transformation programs (S/4HANA Greenfield/Brownfield, Rollouts, Migrations).
Own the solution blueprint, design documentation, and architecture sign-offs.
Work closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and delivery partners.
Support project governance, risk management, and quality assurance activities.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on SAP capabilities and roadmap.
Translate business pain points and strategy into scalable SAP solutions.
Conduct design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and architecture review sessions.
Manage expectations of CXOs, product owners, and global process owners.
5. Integration & Data Architecture
Define integration strategy with SAP and non-SAP systems using SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs, events, and middleware.
Oversee data migration strategy, data quality, data governance, and master data models.
Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of integrations and data flows.
6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (RISE with SAP, BTP, AI/ML, Automation, Event Mesh, SAC).
Drive innovation initiatives and recommend modernization opportunities.
Benchmark architectural solutions against SAP best practices and industry trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
12 18+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 5 years as a Solution Architect.
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and core business processes.
Expertise in: SAP BTP (Integration Suite, Extension Suite), SAP Fiori/UI5, ABAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (optional), SAP MDG, SAP EWM, SAP TM (optional).
Experience in multi-system landscapes, cloud-hosted deployments, and hybrid architectures.
Strong understanding of integration patterns: APIs, events, IDocs, OData, RFC, CPI.
Leadership & Consulting Skills
Ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Experience working with global teams and distributed delivery models.
Proven ability to manage complex architecture decisions in large programs.