SAP Financials SME

Columbus, OH based client seeking an SAP Financials SME to serve as a full-time lead, responsible for directing and strategizing SAP implementation across the enterprise, including solution architecture and collaboration with business units and internal IT leaders.

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic SAP Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Integration Suite. This role will drive the design, development, and implementation of scalable, integrated SAP solutions aligned with business needs and enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, hands-on, and collaborative, with a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale SAP transformations and modern integration strategies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead the design and governance of end-to-end SAP solutions across S/4HANA core modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, etc.)

Architect scalable, flexible, and integrated solutions using SAP BTP services, including Integration Suite, Event Mesh, API Management, Workflow, and Extension Suite

Translate complex business requirements into solution architecture and technical specifications. Driving the scoping, estimation and documentation of the initiative.

Serve as the SAP solution architecture subject matter expert across programs, projects, and agile delivery teams

Define and implement integration strategies using SAP BTP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, Open Connectors, API Management, Event-driven architecture)

Ensure seamless integration between S/4HANA and non-SAP systems (e.g., Salesforce, Anaplan, legacy applications)

Oversee data flows, interfaces, middleware, and security considerations across hybrid IT landscapes

Provide technical leadership for SAP S/4HANA transformation and cloud migration initiatives

Partner with functional leads, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions

Guide solution validation, performance optimization, and risk mitigation

Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and reusable integration components

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and SAP's clean core strategy

Support DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices for SAP and BTP development

Collaborate with business leaders to understand priorities and provide strategic SAP roadmaps

Conduct solution workshops, design reviews, and technical briefings with stakeholders

Act as a liaison between technical teams, business analysts, and SAP product owners

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Certifications and Licenses

Years of Experience

6-8 years of experience

Core Competencies

Adaptability

Collaboration

Curiosity

Service-Oriented

Strives for Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

6+ years architecture experience (or 4+ years with a master's degree) providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship

8+ years of SAP experience with 3 full lifecycle implementations

3+ years of deep hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (1809 and above, ideally 2023 release)

2+ years of experience with SAP BTP Integration Suite and associated services

Strong knowledge of SAP architecture patterns (on-premise, cloud, hybrid)

Proven experience in enterprise-grade system integration and API-first design

Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (microservices, eventing)

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Experience in clean core, side-by-side extensibility, and fit-to-standard implementation approach

Experience with other BTP services such as SAP Data Intelligence, SAP Analytics Cloud, or SAP AI Core

Understanding of security, identity management (IAM), and governance in SAP cloud environments

Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices in SAP development

Experience facilitating meetings with project teams, business stakeholders, Product Owners, etc., including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary

Exhibit high degree of self-management

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience providing technical direction and leadership for multiple projects simultaneously

Certifications and Licenses

SAP certifications preferred (e.g., Solution Architect - SAP BTP, Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA, Integration Developer)

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