SAP Enterprise Architect

Job Description

SAP Enterprise Architect – S/4HANA RISE Transformation

Role Summary

We are seeking an accomplished, client-side SAP Enterprise Architect with 12 to 15+ years of progressive enterprise architecture experience to own the architecture blueprint, lead the technical governance, and provide objective third-party oversight of the System Integrator deliverables. This senior strategic leader will bridge business capabilities with technology architecture, champion the fit-to-standard paradigm, and eliminate unnecessary technical debt.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Governance & Clean Core Enforcement

● Lead enterprise architecture strategy, solution blueprinting, and transient-state planning for the multi-entity SAP S/4HANA RISE transition.

● Enforce strict "Clean Core" principles, ensuring that extensions and custom integrations are built side by side using the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

● Establish design principles and chair the architectural evaluation process to eliminate legacy technical debt and custom-heavy RICEFW overhead.

● Oversee System Integrator deliverables, ensuring design quality, scope containment, and adherence to baseline fixed-bid specifications. JD- SAP Enterprise Architect – S/4HANA RISE Transformation

2. Business Process Re-engineering & Fit-to-Standard Validation

● Facilitate Fit-to-Standard validation workshops with business leaders, stream leads, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

● Guide cross-functional business groups (Manufacturing, Logistics, Projects, and Trading) toward adopting SAP Best Practices over legacy customizations.

● Decompose complex business requirements into standard end-to-end workflows with unified approvals, localized compliance, and strict exception handling.

3. Data Harmonization, Quality & Migration Governance

● Define and lead the global enterprise data harmonization strategy across all business units.

● Govern centralized Master Data Management (MDM) across core domains, including Business Partners, Materials, and a global, standardized Chart of Accounts (CoA).

● Oversee the data migration pipeline (utilizing ChainSys automated platforms) across progressive validation, mapping, pre-load cleansing, and mock cut over cycles.

● Enforce data sovereignty, the localized UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and strict validation constraints before production cutovers.

4. Enterprise Analytics & Reporting Strategy

● Define the overarching enterprise analytics framework to ensure real-time operational insights via S/4HANA Embedded Analytics (CDS views).

● Orchestrate the unified reporting semantic layer via SAP Data sphere, feeding into the client-controlled visualization tier (Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Sense).
● Collaborate on historical data retention strategies to harmonize 17 years of legacy database capital within the target data warehouse topology without impacting core ERP performance.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

● Total Experience: 12–15+ years of progressive IT delivery, solution architecture, and strategic digital core leadership.

● SAP Transformation Mastery: Minimum 6+ years of hands-on client-side architecture leadership inside large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation programs.

● Migration Track Record: Direct, proven experience navigating complex migrations from Oracle EBS (or similar legacy ERPs) to SAP S/4HANA cloud JD- SAP Enterprise Architect – S/4HANA RISE Transformation landscapes.

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific discipline; an Executive MBA or advanced management qualification is highly preferred.

● International Certifications: Highly preferred (e.g., SAP Certified – SAP S/4HANA, TOGAF 9 Certification, PMP or PRINCE2, and relevant Cloud Architecture certifications).

Requirements
Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Professional Certifications (Preferred) PMP (Project Management Professional) ITIL Foundation or Advanced Certifications TOGAF Digital Transformation or Enterprise Architecture Certifications Experience Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Information Technology, Enterprise Applications, Digital Solutions, or Digital Transformation. Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role. Mandatory experience within Banking, Financial Services, Investment Management, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Asset Management, or related financial institutions. Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation and enterprise application initiatives. Experience managing ERP systems, enterprise platforms, cloud migration programs, and system integration projects. Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and business-technology alignment. Technical Skills & Expertise Strong knowledge of Enterprise Applications, ERP platforms, and Digital Business Solutions. Experience with cloud technologies, system integration, APIs, and digital platforms. Good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, RPA, Data Analytics, and emerging technologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Experience managing technology vendors and outsourced service providers. Strong project and program management capabilities. If this sounds like you, Apply Now!