SAP Solution Architect

Competitive | Halifax Road | Permanent

An exciting opportunity for a SAP Solution Architect to work on a SAP S/4 HANA implementation based in West Yorkshire.
The Role:
• You will provide architectural and “big picture” oversight for the implementation of functionality across the SAP landscape and associated satellite systems, ensuring solutions adhere to the clients technology principles.• Be a design authority for the adoption of best practice standard SAP functionality, providing control against bespoke/customised functionality, unless presented with a clear and signed-off business case.
•You will provide assurance for the quality of SAP functional deliverables.
• Develop and maintain functional roadmaps for the use of SAP.
• Ensure all SAP functional risks are identified and documented, and effective mitigating controls are defined and implemented.
• Influence the strategic SAP technology decisions through feedback and collaborative working with the SAP Platform Architect.
• Undertake the role of Project Technical Lead for large/complex SAP Projects/Programmes, being accountable for:
The overall technical solution for the defined business requirements, ensuring adherence to the architectural principles and standards, and the use of existing patterns.

Experience Required:
• Proven track record of large scale SAP solution delivery, preferably in the utilities sector, undertaking a senior architectural role.
• Detailed knowledge of integration between SAP modules core to the client
• Strong ability to articulate business master data requirements in relation to solution design.
• Proficient at making use of standard configuration objects to deliver industry standard SAP solutions.
• Solid understanding of Segregation of Duties including experience of designing and implementing SAP security measures (roles and authorisation objects).
• Experience of designing flexible configuration/implementation patterns for recurring business activities e.g. contract renewals, partner onboardings, new companies, etc.
• Advanced awareness of latest SAP enhancement pack functionality and benefits to the client
• Understanding of architectural roles, domains, methodologies and design strategies.
• Experience of formal structured methodologies for solution design.
• Experience of undertaking technical leadership for a team of senior technical roles, providing direction and influence to ensure completion of activities.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships at senior levels within an organisation (e.g. Directors, Tier 2s).
For immediate consideration please send your CV to laura.swift@interquestgroup.com