SAP ERP Architect / Solution Delivery Lead
Engagement Type: Contract
Start Date: Mid-April 2025
Duration: 6–12 Months
Industry: Global Manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned SAP ERP Architect and Solution Delivery Lead to serve as the technical cornerstone of a high-visibility, global SAP transformation program. This is not a purely advisory role — we need a hands-on leader who can own the technical architecture, drive configuration decisions, and actively guide a cross-functional project team from initiation through delivery.
The ideal candidate brings deep SAP expertise, a strong delivery mindset, and the credibility to lead technical conversations at every level — from infrastructure and integration teams to executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Solution & Delivery Leadership
- Serve as the technical authority and delivery lead for the SAP program, accountable for both architecture integrity and project execution outcomes.
- Drive day-to-day technical direction of the project team, removing blockers and ensuring alignment across workstreams.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, future-proof SAP solutions — balancing speed of delivery with long-term architectural soundness.
Landscape & Architecture Design
- Design and govern a robust, high-availability SAP S/4HANA architecture, including integration with legacy SAP systems and third-party platforms.
- Define and enforce a “Clean Core” strategy to ensure extensibility, upgrade readiness, and compliance with SAP best practices.
- Produce and maintain high-level architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and integration blueprints.
Integration & Modernization
- Lead the integration roadmap leveraging SAP BTP, API Management, OData, CDS Views, and middleware platforms to enable seamless data flow across the enterprise ecosystem.
- Drive S/4HANA conversion activities, cloud migration workstreams (Azure / AWS / GCP), and adoption of emerging SAP capabilities.
- Architect and oversee connectivity between SAP and non-SAP systems via REST/SOAP APIs, IDocs, BAPIs, and RFCs.
Technical Governance
- Establish and enforce development and configuration standards across ABAP, Basis, and integration layers.
- Ensure system performance, security, and compliance (GDPR, SOX) are embedded throughout the architecture.
- Oversee SAP security design including Roles, Authorizations, and SAP Cloud Connector configuration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison between functional consultants, infrastructure teams, SI partners, and third-party vendors.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and business sponsors.
Technical Requirements
SAP Basis & Infrastructure
- Deep expertise in SAP HANA database administration, performance tuning, and system sizing.
- Proven experience with SAP installations, upgrades, OS/DB migrations, and maintenance tools (SUM, SWPM).
- Demonstrated experience managing SAP workloads on hyperscaler environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
ABAP Development & Integration
- Advanced proficiency in ABAP Objects, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, and Enhancement Frameworks.
- Extensive experience with OData services, SAP Gateway, and Core Data Services (CDS) views.
- Hands-on integration experience connecting SAP with non-SAP systems across a range of protocols and technologies.
Architecture & Leadership
- 10+ years of progressive SAP experience, including 3+ years in a lead Architect or Solution Lead capacity.
- Track record delivering complex SAP programs in manufacturing or CPG environments strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in architecture design tools (Visio, LucidChart, or equivalent).
What We’re Looking For
Beyond technical depth, we need someone who leads — a systems thinker who can connect the dots across business requirements, technical constraints, and project delivery realities. You are equally comfortable in a whiteboard architecture session as you are running a technical workstream review or presenting options to a steering committee.
This is a critical role on a global program with high executive visibility. We need one of your best.
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