SAP Technical Architect

Job Title: SAP Technical Architect

Location: Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA

Duration: Long term

Role Overview

SAP Technical Architect - Senior is a subject matter expert in one or several SAP technologies and can have technical management responsibilities.

The SAP Technical Architects research and design technology solutions that may span the full spectrum of hardware and software, as it relates to SAP products.

They may create prototypes and lead initial development or enhancement efforts and provide recommendations regarding technology.

This individual concentrates on SAP solutions to significantly impact the operational effectiveness of the organization or cutting-edge technologies that will drive new business.

Provide assistance with escalated support issues, mentor others within technology-related areas, and provide subject matter expertise on project teams.

The SAP Technical Architect Senior can assume leadership responsibilities of specific efforts or technical tasks, and guide peers and more junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Technical and operational management of systems and resources

Based on business needs, investigate, select, install and prototype or pilot SAP solutions.

Works on complex tasks, projects or supports issues that involve a high degree of risk, impacts business unit performance and makes use of the individual’s knowledge within areas of specialty.

Researches and analyzes advanced technology trends in area(s) of expertise.

Assesses emerging technologies. Evaluates and may recommend new products or tools for the organization.

Assists in cost-benefit and risk analysis.

Makes recommendations and influences long-term technology strategy and planning for multiple business units.

Works with service providers to ensure their technical solutions are consistent with the enterprise’s business strategy and architecture.

Serves as escalation point for issues. Provides project managers with technical consultation and advice, enabling quick response to inquiries related to the program.

Provides technical analyses to help define, assess, and monitor the technical aspects of the program or service.

Designs innovative solutions using current and new technologies. Recommends short- term alternatives when appropriate.

Troubleshoots existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies. Brainstorms possible solutions and evaluates alternatives against decision criteria.

Assists in the resolution of support issues escalated by operations or development personnel. Works with vendors during the problem resolution process as needed.

Provides technical expertise across business functions. Identifies opportunities to improve business processes via new technologies.

Deliverables

Translation of business and product requirements into technical designs, models and software architecture.

Development management

Document technical requirements and constraints as basis for architectural decisions.

RICEF Technical Design and Data Modeling

Support and advise implementation projects by ensuring technical and architectural feasibility, readiness, and compliance.

Review design documents to ensure compliance with technical standards and best practices.

Proposal and implementation plans of improvements and innovations, development processes, and methodologies.

Application design with detailed process flows

Level III support for incidents, including Root Cause Analysis

Requirements:

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Minimum seven years of experience in Information Technology, including at least five in a technical architect or technical lead role with the SAP technologies specified in the requirement, from the below:

Business Suite (ERP, SRM, SCM, CRM)

SuccessFactors

Ariba and Ariba Network

Solution Manager

SAP Portal Technology

SAP Mobile Technology

HANA Database

HANA Cloud Technology

ABAP

Java Enterprise Edition

Process Integration and Orchestration

Business Process Management

Business Warehouse

SAP authorization concept

Technical data migration

Test methodology and test management

SAP infrastructure High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Cloud strategies

Involvement in at least two full cycle SAP implementations of the SAP product being supported

Knowledge of change and release management processes

Ability to estimate reliably the time, effort, dependencies, and resources required to complete a development task

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in client-focused service delivery environments

Knowledge of IT strategies and how they support client business, from a technical advisor standpoint.

Ability to conduct research and analysis of complex technologies for at least one area of specialty.

Knowledge of technological advances related to subject-matter

Skill in making presentations and effectively communicating recommendations to individuals and groups

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years in enterprise architecture, IT asset/application portfolio management, or platform engineering, with 3+ years hands-on with SAP LeanIX.

Proven experience implementing LeanIX from the ground up in a large, complex enterprise environment.

Strong understanding of EA frameworks and practices (TOGAF, business capability modeling, application rationalization, TIME/6R analysis).

Hands-on experience with LeanIX meta-model configuration, fact sheets, reports, diagrams, surveys, and the Integration Hub.

Proficiency with REST/GraphQL APIs, JSON, and scripting (Python or JavaScript) for integrations and data automation.

Experience integrating LeanIX with ServiceNow CMDB and other enterprise systems of record.

Demonstrated ability to work directly with EA leaders and stakeholders to shape priorities and roadmaps.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.

Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

SAP Technical Certifications

Technical experience in release management, software configuration management, and change management