Technical Architect

Job Description

Role: SAP GTS Functional Architect

Location: Bangalore India

Job Summary –

We are looking for SAP GTS Functional Architect will lead the end-to-end upgrade of SAP GTS 11.0 to SAP GTS E4H, acting as the functional authority for Global Trade Services. The role requires deep expertise in trade compliance, customs, and E4H architecture, along with strong stakeholder and delivery management skills

Years of experience needed is 10 to14 years of overall experience in SAP and 8 plus SAP GTS functional experience.

Technical Skills:

Key Responsibilities

Lead SAP GTS 11.0 to GTS E4H upgrade from a functional architecture perspective

Define the target-state functional and integration architecture for SAP GTS E4H, ensuring compatibility with the existing SAP ECC and

GTS 11 landscape, while being future-ready for S/4HANA integration.

Perform fit-gap analysis, impact assessment, and solution design for E4H

Own functional design for

Export and Import Compliance

Sanctioned Party List (SPL) Screening

Embargo and Legal Control

Customs Management

Preference Management

Drive integration design with ECC S 4 HANA, SD, MM, TM, and Business Partner

Lead functional governance, risk management, and compliance validation

Oversee data migration validation, testing strategy, and UAT support

Coordinate with Basis, Technical, Security, and SAP teams

Provide executive-level updates and support steering committee decisions

Lead cutover, go-live, and hypercare functional activities

Mentor and guide GTS functional consultants (onshore/offshore)

Required Skills & Experience

10 to14 years overall SAP experience

8 plus years of strong hands-on SAP GTS functional experience

Proven experience as SAP GTS Functional Architect

Direct experience in SAP GTS 11.0 to GTS E4H upgrade

Strong knowledge of

Trade Compliance & Customs processes

GTS document flow and compliance checks

ECC S 4H integration architecture

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Upgrade & Migration Leadership

Lead GTS 11.0 to E4H upgrade strategy

Own functional impact assessment of:

Data model changes

Business partner integration

Document flow changes

Coordinate with Basis and SAP for:

System conversion approach

Downtime planning

Cutover readiness

Validate migration of:

Master data

Transactional data

Compliance results and audit logs

Functional Architecture & Solution Design

Act as Functional Architect for SAP GTS E4H upgrade

Define target-state GTS architecture aligned with S4HANA and E4H principles

Lead fit-gap analysis between GTS 11.0 and GTS E4H

Design solution for:

Export & Import Compliance

Sanctioned Party List (SPL) Screening

Embargo Management

Customs Management

Preference Management

Ensure solution follows SAP Best Practices and minimizes custom code

Behavioral Skills:

Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communications skills.

Strong team skills including the ability to work as induvial team member and be a team player.

About Mphasis

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis Service Transformation approach helps shrink the core through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.