SAP Enterprise Solution Architect (OTC / S4HANA / Integration)

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes along with a broad understanding of enterprise architecture, integrations, security, infrastructure, and application development. This individual will collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical organizations to design scalable, future-ready solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.

This is a highly visible role with significant influence over SAP roadmap planning, modernization initiatives, solution governance, and technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise SAP initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable technology solutions.
• Define and maintain SAP architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps.
• Facilitate cross-functional solution design workshops involving business and technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate solution alternatives and recommend optimal architecture approaches.
• Drive architecture governance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Design solutions spanning SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Partner with Integration, Security, Infrastructure, Development, and Functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Review and guide application integration strategies, including synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns.
• Provide architectural leadership for SAP S/4HANA transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Assess emerging SAP technologies and recommend innovations that support business objectives.
• Support cybersecurity, performance optimization, scalability, and operational resilience initiatives.
• Mentor teams on architecture best practices and enterprise solution thinking.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of SAP experience with progressively increasing architecture responsibilities.
• 5+ years in a Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Lead Architect capacity.
• Strong expertise in SAP Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes.
• Experience designing enterprise-wide solutions across multiple SAP domains.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional architecture discussions.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of architecture governance, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both business and technical audiences.

SAP Functional Expertise

Experience across multiple SAP process areas including:

• Order-to-Cash (OTC)
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics & Distribution
• Warehouse Operations
• Finance Integration
• Master Data Management
• SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA

Technical & Architecture Experience

Strong knowledge of:

• Enterprise Solution Architecture
• SAP Integration Architecture
• API-led and Event-Driven Architectures
• Asynchronous and Real-Time Integration Patterns
• SAP BTP
• SAP Integration Suite
• Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Security and Risk Management Principles
• Enterprise Application Design
• Architecture Governance Frameworks
• Scalability, Availability, and Performance Optimization
• Systems Modernization and Application Rationalization

What Makes a Strong Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Enterprise-wide solution ownership mindset.
• Ability to think beyond a single functional area.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and technology disciplines.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to evaluate business problems from both strategic and technical perspectives.
• Understanding of SAP Clean Core principles and modern SAP architecture strategies.
• Experience influencing architecture decisions across large organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• SAP certifications preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformations.
• Experience working with consulting firms, implementation partners, and third-party vendors.
• Background in retail, distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or supply chain environments is highly preferred.