Program Director - SAP S/4HANA A&D, AFM Solution Architect

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Title: Program Director - SAP S/4HANA A&D, AFM Solution Architect 
Location: Edison, NJ/Remote
Duration: Full Time

Experience required: 10-25 years
Interview Mode: Video

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

•       Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture with proven ability to design enterprise-wide transformation programs

•       Extensive experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket domain, including: 

•       Spare parts management

•       MRO / CRO operations

•       Service logistics and aftermarket fulfillment

•       Strong experience as both: 

•       Solution Architect (end-to-end process and business architecture)

•       Integration Architect (system architecture and interface design)

Solution Architecture Skills

• End-to-end design across S/4HANA functional domains: 

·        OTC (Order-to-Cash)

·        PTP (Procure-to-Pay)

·        MRO / Service Management

·        Inventory, EWM, and Spare Parts Management

• Experience designing target operating models for A&D aftermarket ecosystems

• Ability to align business processes, data models, and system architecture

• Strong understanding of: 

·        Digital thread (Engineering → Supply Chain → Aftermarket)

·        Serialized inventory and traceability

·        Global distribution and service networks

Integration Architecture Skills

• Expertise in SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI, API Management, Event Mesh)

• Experience with SAP PI/PO and modernization to cloud-based integration

• Strong knowledge of: 

·        API-led architecture

·        Event-driven architecture

·        Microservices-based integration

• Hands-on expertise in: 

·        REST / OData / SOAP APIs

·        IDOC / ALE / EDI integrations

·        Middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.)

Ecosystem Integration Experience

·        Proven experience integrating S/4HANA with: 

·        EWM, IBP, TM

·        PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

·        MRO / Asset systems (Maximo, etc.)

·        Technical publications systems (IPC / S1000D)

·        External suppliers and partner ecosystems

Data & Governance

·        Strong understanding of: 

·        Master data governance (Material, BOM, Equipment, Customer)

·        Data synchronization strategies

·        Integration security, performance, and monitoring

·        Experience in designing scalable and resilient enterprise architecture frameworks

Leadership & Transformation

·        Proven leadership in large-scale ($50M+) SAP S/4HANA transformation programs

·        Experience leading multi-stream global delivery teams  

·        Strong stakeholder engagement at CxO and enterprise architecture levels

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define the enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA solution and integration strategy for A&D Aftermarket transformation

• Establish target architecture blueprint covering business processes, systems, and integration layers

• Drive alignment of IT architecture with business strategy and transformation objectives

Solution Architecture

• Lead end -to-end solution design across all S/4HANA functional domains

• Define: 

·        Business capability models

·        Process flows across aftermarket, supply chain, and service operations

·        System landscape and deployment architecture

•       Ensure alignment between: 

·        Business requirements

·        SAP capabilities

·        Industry best practices

Integration Architecture

•       Architect and govern integration across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems

•       Define integration standards for: 

·        APIs

·        Events

·        Batch data processing

·        Real-time transactions

•       Establish reusable integration frameworks and canonical data models

Program Delivery & Governance

•       •Lead architecture governance across: 

·        Solution design reviews

·        Integration design approvals

·        Technology standards adherence

Drive: 

·        Fit-gap workshops

·        Architecture boards

·        Risk mitigation and issue resolution

•       Ensure >95% milestone adherence and delivery predictability

Business Engagement

·        Act as trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and business leadership

·        Drive cross-functional alignment across: 

·        Engineering

·        Supply chain

·        Aftermarket

·        Digital transformation teams

·        Translate strategic business goals into scalable SAP-enabled solutions

Value Realization

•       Drive enterprise outcomes including: 

·        Improved end-to-end process integration

·        Reduced process cycle times

·        Enhanced data consistency across systems

·        Improved service levels and customer fulfillment

•       Define KPI frameworks: 

·        Integration success rate

·        System latency

·        Process cycle time improvement

·        Data consistency metrics

Transformation & Innovation

•       Lead transformation from legacy landscapes to modern cloud-enabled SAP architectures

•       Promote adoption of: 

·        API-led integration

·        Event-driven architecture

·        Intelligent enterprise frameworks

•       Enable digital thread across engineering, supply chain, and aftermarket operations

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

•       Strong executive leadership and enterprise architecture mindset 

•       Proven ability to lead complex global transformation programs 

•       Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills 

•       Strong governance, decision-making, and conflict resolution capabilities 

•       Ability to align multiple stakeholders under a unified transformation vision 

•       Experience building and mentoring high-performing architecture and consulting teams 

•       Strong commercial acumen and delivery accountability