SAP Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the formulation of solution architecture for a transformation program based on S/4HANA, focusing on vital aspects of business processes, data & analytics, applications, and technologies.

• Actively engage in business development and pre-sales initiatives, including creating proposals and responding to “Requests for Proposal” (RFPs) and “Requests for Information” (RFIs).

• Lead the establishment of Solution Architecture for complex IT/business transformation projects primarily within the Life Sciences sector, predominantly utilizing SAP.

• Ensure that the technical solutions, platforms, and systems meet both business requirements and future needs.

• Create and execute an enterprise roadmap for SAP S/4HANA along with a range of new solutions, including guidance on the ERP non-functional roadmap and related enterprise-wide integration necessities.

• Provide digital capabilities to enhance and transform the business and facilitate new business models.

• Offer leadership, direction, and technical solutions for key focus areas such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Leonardo, SAP Cloud Platform, digital platforms, Cloud Integration, API Management, AI, Advanced Analytics, and IOT.

• Ensure a structured and clearly defined solution architecture framework, delivering on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

• Maintain compliance with solution governance and enterprise architecture principles and standards.

• Lead and take part in essential governance forums, including Architecture Review Boards, Program Boards, Change Control Boards, and Integration Management meetings.

• Proactively manage, track, and report on the identification, impact, dependencies, risks, mitigations, and implementation status of solution architecture topics and areas for enhancement; and take ownership of resolving solution architecture issues.

• Coordinate with third-party providers and vendors as necessary.

• Oversee internal consulting resources, third-party provider resources, and contract resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional client interaction abilities: capable of establishing trusted relationships to collaboratively design and implement solutions for transformation programs with clients. Proficient in navigating complex organizational structures and managing ambiguity.

• Ability to motivate, persuade, and influence stakeholders to secure buy-in from senior business management.

• Outstanding problem management skills including problem identification, structuring, resolution, and facilitation.

• Excellent skills in communication, presentation, and facilitation.

• Proven track record of delivering under tight deadlines and challenging constraints.

• Capacity to collaborate within the Firm and utilize existing resources effectively.

• Superior team leadership skills demonstrated through project leadership roles, with experience in forming high-performing teams and a commitment to developing team members.

• Extensive experience in a consulting environment, particularly within large-scale SAP transformation programs.

• Significant work experience in the Life Sciences sector, with comprehensive knowledge of its challenges, business dynamics, and validation implications for SAP program delivery.

• Proven capability to deliver large-scale SAP-based transformation programs both within and outside of the Life Sciences sector.

• Practical application of project management lifecycle principles and methodologies (SAP Activate, including key concepts such as Model Company, SAP Value Lifecycle Management, etc.).

• Familiarity with solution and enterprise architecture frameworks and models, such as TOGAF.

• Extensive experience in SAP solution architecture and enterprise architecture, with insight into typical solution challenges in large-scale transformation programs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in executing an Agile-based design and delivery methodology.

• Ideally experienced in process analysis and business process design strategies.

• Comprehensive understanding of major business processes along the value chain in the Life Sciences industry.

• Solid understanding of key data objects and SAP enterprise structures.

• Strong knowledge of various SAP applications including S/4HANA, such as BW4HANA, Ariba, IBP, MDG, etc.

• Solid understanding of utilizing technologies like Cloud, APIs, AI, and IOT within SAP Life Sciences solutions.

• Experience in delivering SAP solutions using a value-driven transformation methodology.

• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe and capacity to work within a European context is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Learning & Development - become a part of Poland’s outstanding Health and Life Sciences team, where you will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals and industry leaders. You will have opportunities to obtain career-advancing certifications and access online courses.

• Be part of a growing team that addresses exciting and diverse challenges.

• Competitive salary package and bonuses based on your skill set.

• MultiKafeteria - choose between MultiSport or gift cards each month or whatever else brings you joy.

• Work From Home (Must be based in Poland).

• UoP – Umowa o pracę, standard employment contract.

• Private Healthcare Plan.

• Pension Plans.

• Life Assurance.

• Team initiatives and events.