SAP Solution Architect
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Key Accountabilities Own the logical architecture, assess the baseline and set direction and govern the evolution of roadmap Work with process and data owners to define the target reference / solution architecture Deliver Solution Architecture for projects and platforms focusing on use of industry reference architectures - Provide SAP Functional expertise (including future SAP strategy) to process owners, and projects as required. Own the Design Authority on projects acting as Project Lead Architect Experience and willingness to adopt new methods of working such as DevOps, Agile, Kanban Build compelling cases for change and achieve buy in across architecture, security, IT operations, and business teams Frame architectural decisions including total costs for expected lifetime of solution. Contribute to the strategy for business Contribute to Strategy Architecture and Planning profession Engage with Digital & Security Team to assess solution design and plan changes to accommodate business requirements Engage with other Architects as necessary to ensure that the appropriate architectural stakeholder input is taken into account or concern addressed Organize Architecture Design Reviews to ensure wider architecture peer group input is sought for robust design Conduct proof of concept exercises for emerging solutions and prove out potential enhancements to the design Ensure designs are implemented with target architecture and key design decisions are clearly communicated to leadership and all key stakeholders Review and consider prospective changes to the baseline solution that have been raised by process owners, projects, production support, continuous improvement initiatives and the business for architectural impact Participate in the Change Request Boards of projects and programs where there is the likelihood of potential change to the solution Discuss emerging technologies and applications with vendors to assess options Leadership Generates enthusiasm among team members Proactively seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model Manages the process of innovative change Collaborates with and influences others not in direct line Facilitates effective team interaction Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions Teamwork Works effectively with distributed team members Strong third-party vendor management capabilities Requirements PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (mandatory) Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience with SAP solutions across different modules Good knowledge of other SAP modules, migration processes and integrations Knowledge of SAP's S/4 Hana overall landscape and emerging trends Ability to document business processes and system architectures An understanding of best practice SAP ERP designs and an understanding of financial and industry regulations impacting the Financial solution Experience of acting in a solution governance role Experienced with S/4 HANA and/or S/4 HANA Merchandising is a plus Experience with cloud solutions KEY CHARACTERISTICS Excellent collaboration skills, evidence of building highly effective partnerships with projects, vendors, peer architects, security teams and operational Service lines and engagement with senior stakeholders Provide technical coaching and mentoring, actively keeps current with developments Strong organizational skills, customer service focus, attention to detail, and process orientation Ability to distil and present information to a broad audience Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment
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