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Experience : 8+Years
Position Summary
The SAP Solution Architect plays a crucial role in designing and leading the implementation of end-to-end SAP solutions that meet complex business requirements. This senior role bridges the gap between business needs and technical functionality, ensuring that the SAP landscape is aligned with the company's strategic goals and industry best practices. They are responsible for the overall technical and functional integrity of the SAP solution.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Design & Strategy:
- Lead the design and blueprinting of integrated SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, specific modules like FICO, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, CS) based on defined business requirements.
- Develop the overall SAP system landscape roadmap, architectural vision, and standards.
- Define non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and scalability.
- Business Alignment:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and IT teams to understand, document, and translate business processes into SAP functional and technical specifications.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide expert recommendations on SAP-specific solutions and process improvements.
- Implementation & Governance:
- Provide technical and architectural governance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from conception to go-live and hyper-care.
- Oversee the configuration, customization, development (e.g., ABAP, Fiori), and integration of SAP modules with other systems (both SAP and non-SAP).
- Ensure all designs comply with company IT standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor a team of functional and technical consultants.
- Serve as the top-tier technical escalation point for complex design and integration issues.
- Documentation:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, and design specifications.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Typically 12+ years of experience in SAP implementation, with at least 8+ years in an Architect or Lead Solution Designer role.2/3 + Implementation E2E Projects.
- Deep expertise in at least one core SAP module (e.g., SAP FICO, SD, MM) and strong knowledge of cross-module integration points.
- Proven experience in full-cycle SAP implementation projects (e.g., greenfield, brownfield).
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA is often a strong requirement.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in SAP ASAP, Activate, or other relevant methodologies.
- Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, CPI, API management).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and their integration with SAP is increasingly desired.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about business problems and how technology can solve them.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve complex design and integration challenges.
- Adaptability: Ability to stay current with the latest SAP technologies and trends.
Preferred Certifications (A plus)
- SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional (in a relevant module).
- SAP Certified Technology Associate/Professional - SAP S/4HANA.
