SAP S4 HANA ERP Solution Architect (Senior, Architect, Junior)

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Duties And Responsibilities

Enterprise ERP Solution Architecture.

Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of SAP S/4HANA ERP solutions across enterprise business functions. Define ERP architecture standards, governance models, implementation strategies, and best practices. Develop scalable and integrated solution architectures aligned with organizational business objectives and IT strategy. Provide leadership in SAP transformation, modernization, and migration initiatives. Evaluate current-state systems and define future-state ERP architecture roadmaps.

SAP S/4HANA Functional Architecture.

Architect and support integrated business processes across SAP S/4HANA modules including: Finance (FI/CO). Procurement and Materials Management (MM). Sales and Distribution (SD). Supply Chain and Logistics. Plant Maintenance (PM). Asset Management. Project Systems (PS). Human Capital Management integrations. Ensure cross-functional process integration and optimization across SAP modules and business units.

Business Process Transformation.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and redesign business processes leveraging SAP best practices. Lead solution design workshops and architecture review sessions. Translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions and technical designs. Identify opportunities for process automation, optimization, and innovation.

Integration & Technical Architecture.

Define integration strategies between SAP S/4HANA and: SAP BTP. SAP SuccessFactors. SAP Ariba. SAP Concur. SAP BW/4HANA. SAP Datasphere. Third-party enterprise applications. Architect API, middleware, event-driven, and cloud integration solutions. Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across the ERP landscape.

Migration & Transformation Leadership.

Support SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation strategies including: Greenfield implementations. Brownfield conversions. Hybrid/selective data transition approaches. Guide data migration, cutover planning, testing, and deployment activities. Support cloud migration initiatives including RISE with SAP and hybrid cloud environments.

Governance, Security & Compliance.

Establish ERP governance, architecture review, and design approval processes. Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Define ERP operational standards, disaster recovery, and business continuity approaches.

Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight.

Provide leadership and mentoring to functional consultants, developers, analysts, and technical teams. Review solution designs, functional specifications, and development deliverables. Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies throughout project execution. Support Agile, hybrid, and traditional project delivery methodologies.

Testing, Deployment & Production Support.

Support system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and production readiness activities. Participate in deployment planning, cutover execution, and go-live support. Assist with post-production stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Stakeholder Communication.

Create and maintain architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, technical standards, and operational procedures. Communicate solution strategies, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and project stakeholders. Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational readiness activities.

Experience For Junior Role

2+ years of SAP experience with at least: 1 year focused on SAP BRIM. 1 year leading enterprise data migration initiatives.

Experience For Architect Role

3-7 years of SAP experience with at least: 3 years focused on SAP BRIM. 3 years leading enterprise data migration initiatives.

Experience For Senior Role

8+ years of SAP experience with at least: 5 years focused on SAP BRIM. 5 years leading enterprise data migration initiatives.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of SAP ERP experience. 5+ years of direct SAP S/4HANA solution architecture experience. Proven experience leading enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformation programs. Strong understanding of integrated ERP business processes and enterprise architecture principles. Hands-on experience with: SAP S/4HANA architecture and implementation. SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations. Enterprise integration architectures. SAP Fiori and user experience solutions. SAP BTP and cloud integration services. Strong knowledge of: Finance and controlling processes. Supply chain and procurement processes. Asset management and maintenance processes. Enterprise reporting and analytics. Experience with: SAP Activate methodology. Data migration and cutover planning. Cloud and hybrid SAP landscapes. Security and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with: RISE with SAP. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). SAP Datasphere. SAP Integration Suite. SAP BRIM. Experience in utilities, transportation, manufacturing, public sector, or infrastructure industries. Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Prior consulting or contractor experience in enterprise SAP environments.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong enterprise architecture and ERP solution design skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead executive-level discussions and architecture workshops. Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities. Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Required Certifications

Preferred certifications include one or more of the following: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA. SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP S/4HANA System Administration. SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting or Logistics modules. SAP Activate Project Manager certification. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) certifications. Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). TOGAF or enterprise architecture certifications preferred.

Education

Bachelor s degree in: Computer Science. Information Systems. Engineering. Business Administration. Related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.