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BrainWorks · 2 weeks ago

SAP Enterprise Solution Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BrainWorks is seeking an SAP Enterprise Solution Architect for their well-known Houston-based manufacturing client. The role will be responsible for owning the enterprise application architecture for S/4 HANA and ensuring effective integration across various SAP modules to support global operations.

ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jacques Vandervelden

Responsibilities

Own the enterprise application architecture for S/4 HANA carve out and transformation, defining target state architectures, roadmaps and standards across SAP SD, SM, MM, WM, PP & FICO modules

Lead end to end solution design for S/4 HANA implementations including carve outs from existing SAP landscapes in the manufacturing and services space

Act as the principal SAP SME and trusted advisor for senior leaders across IT, manufacturing operations, Supply chain, Sales and finance regarding S/4 HANA capabilities, roadmap and risks

Lead design authority for all S/4 HANA enabled processes

Perform Fit gap analysis and oversee solution quality for non-functional requirements

Provide expert-level functional knowledge of SAP modules and cross-functional integration points

Develop and maintain an integrated blueprint spanning SAP core, surrounding SaaS/On-Prem solutions (UKG, PLM/Team Center, IFM/GIB, Vertex, Medius, OneStream and integration across edge/boundary systems ensuring consistent data and process flows

Chair ARB (Architecture review board) meetings and design standards, including integration patterns, data patterns, master data governance approaches and GRC security compliance considerations across the SAP landscape

Partner with PMO to build and execute multi release roadmaps, aligning program milestones with business readiness, change impacts and value realization

Define and promote robust integration patterns (API, IDoc, SFTP, iPaaS/middleware) and data governance practices to ensure stable, secure and high-quality data flows across systems

Collaborate with project managers, business owners, AMS/Support teams

Contribute to release and change management frameworks, ensuring impacts on architecture and integrations are systematically assessed and managed

Qualification

SAP S/4 HANASAP modules expertiseManufacturing industry experienceData architectureMaster data managementData migration strategiesAgile/Waterfall methodologiesStakeholder managementLeadership capabilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

A minimum of 10 years of experience as SAP functional lead, with a proven track record of successful implementations (Greenfield/Brownfield) and support projects in at least three modules (SD, MM, PP, WM)

Strong manufacturing and supply chain background (Engineered to order, configure to order, make to order, make to stock, service management, Inventory optimization, MRP, BOM management and shop floor execution integration)

Solid understanding of data architecture, master data management and data migration strategies in SAP environments

Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery methodologies in go to market ERP or supply chain programs

Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Director/C-suite level

Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with track record of building and guiding high performing SAP and architecture teams