Serve as a trusted advisor to CxO and senior business leaders, translating business strategies into executable SAP technology and architecture roadmaps
Define and evolve enterprise business capabilities, value streams, and capability maps aligned to growth, productivity, and customer experience objectives
Advance enterprise architecture practice maturity, including operating models, governance, standards, and service offerings
Enterprise Integration & Data Architecture
Partner with Integration Architect to define modern SAP integration strategy, enabling API-led, event-driven, and standardized integration patterns across SAP and non-SAP systems
Contribute to Enterprise Data Strategy, including:
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data governance and stewardship
Analytics and AI-ready data architecture
SAP Solution Architecture & Design Leadership
Own the SAP S/4HANA architecture strategy, provide technical governance for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales
Guide SAP ERP modernization initiatives including ERP transformation, M&A integration, platform consolidation, and new digital capabilities
Architect SAP-centric landscape, including:
SAP S/4HANA, ECC migration strategies
SAP BTP, Integration Suite (CPI), PO/HCI
SAP Analytics Cloud, BW/4HANA
SAP Hybris / Commerce Cloud / Sales Cloud
Vistex, MES, and industry-specific SAP extensions
Produce and govern architecture artifacts including:
Current & future state architectures
Solution designs
Capability heatmaps
Integration patterns and reference architectures
Conduct architecture reviews and enforce architecture guardrails while balancing delivery pragmatism and long term sustainability
Ensure SAP solutions are designed for scalability, security, compliance, and business agility
Leadership, Mentorship & Influence
Mentor solution, and data architects; elevate architecture discipline across teams
Foster strong collaboration between business, IT, and external partners
Communicate architecture vision and progress with clarity to both executive and technical audiences
Champion a servant-leadership mindset, building high-performing, accountable teams
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive SAP solutioning experience with 5+ years in enterprise architect roles
Deep, hands-on experience delivering SAP S/4HANA transformations at enterprise scale
Proven ability to partner with business leaders on strategy, transformation, and investment planning
Strong background in: Enterprise & Business Architecture
SAP ERP, analytics, and integration platform
Digital transformation and modernization programs
Experience leading enterprise-wide roadmaps, governance models, and multi-vendor delivery environments
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Short term and long term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, st
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much moreThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offRemote work options
Additional Information
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Digital Enterprise Architect - SAP . The Digital Enterprise Architect - SAP needs deep SAP expertise to lead enterprise-wide architecture and digital transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for defining business, application, data, and integration architectures with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring technology investments directly enable business strategy, growth, and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on role that partners closely with business leaders and delivery teams. The Enterprise Architect will establish SAP architectural guardrails, lead transformation roadmaps, govern solution design, and mentor architects and technology leaders across the organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid or Remote