IT Architecture Senior Specialist

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What you'll do

• You are responsible to create and drive the complete Solution Architecture target roadmap and its execution via existing value streams/Product teams
• Delivering Integration Transition Planning along with Product Owners and Product Mangers
• Delivering Architecture Transition Planning along with Enterprise- Solution- Architects
• Execute Impact analysis of specific decisions and work with Product Management and Program
• Management to address the needed plans
• Work closely with Product Manager, Product Owner, Solution Architects and align on overall implementation approach
• Present regularly - plans, results to stakeholders and partnering teams within Business and IT
• Delivering Enablers for our Portfolio delivery therefore define viable transition planning and execution as well as transition of Operations, or creating new Operations engagements
• Actively support the evolution of our scaled agile operating model, advocating people, end-user centricity and help building a high performing team
• Drive continuous improvements on our processes
• Encourage collaboration between teams to help ensure project and execution alignment while ensuring Rock Solid Operations
• Create and drive the complete Application/Architecture target roadmap and its execution, according to scope and via existing value streams/Product teams

What you bring

• 10+ Years of working experience/proven track record in similar or comparable role
• Master or Diploma university degree Information Technology or similar
• Very Good knowledge of IT scaled Lean-Agile Environments and ways of working
• Very Good knowledge of Project Lifecycles and Software Delivery Principles
• Experience in large scale, multi-year Programs/Projects
• Footprint of leading implementation teams or large-scale projects
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills & Ability to analyze Data from all viewpoints
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to connect and collaborate to deliver results
• Ability to build strong Working relationships
• Ability to prioritize, build consensus and coordinate
• Ability to drive customer focus, customer success, business acumen and innovation
• Good knowledge in Software Delivery Lifecycle Management, Release Management
• Technical knowledge in various Frameworks like AIF, DRF, One Order, Lean Order, SOA Manager, BRF+ etc.,
• Technical skills in ABAP, ABAP OO, BAPI, BADI, ABAP on HANA, Reports etc.
• Excellent understanding of SAP Product Portfolio, Integration technologies but not limited to SAP (hands on Cloud Platform Integration and others) and state of the art monitoring approaches
• Functional and Technical knowledge in multiple areas at least: S/4HANA, BRIM, S4 Finance, BTP, Cloud Integration, SAP CRM, SAP MDG…
• Functional knowledge in various integration technologies (like Cloud Integration, Data Services), track record of large-scale integration projects
• Proficient in creating technical architecture for SAP solutions / SAP system architectures
• Good understanding of SAP Data Models in S/4HANA, CRM, MDG etc.,
• Good knowledge in Data Migration between SAP and non-SAP systems
• Business English is required, German is a plus

Meet your team

The Intelligent Enterprise Solutions (IES) department is responsible for evolving SAP’s IT strategy and executing on it. We are applying our expertise in technology and business processes by driving the internal adoption of standard applications that support end-users in the execution and re-engineering of their processes in all lines of business, always putting a strong focus on end-user centricity. It is our objective to accelerate co-innovation with development and extend the use of SAP standard products within SAP, shifting the focus from maintaining a heavily customized environment to optimizing our processes on top of standard services. By combining technological understanding with business know how and using our own innovative solutions as earliest adopter, we ensure zero distance between business and technology and act as ultimate proof point in SAP’s transition to a cloud company.

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 385105  | Work Area: Administration  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.