SAP Architectural Lead

SUMMARY:
Ready to design the digital future? We’re searching for an innovative and strategic SAP Architectural Lead to be the mastermind behind our enterprise-wide SAP landscape! This isn’t just any architecture role—it’s your chance to shape the foundation of high-impact, future-ready systems that power everything from finance and logistics to supply chain and production. As our SAP Architectural Lead, you’ll be the go-to expert, blending business insight with technical brilliance to create scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, guiding the evolution of our SAP ecosystem with creativity, confidence, and a whole lot of passion. If you're a natural leader, a tech-savvy visionary, and someone who gets excited by clean code, elegant systems, and big-picture thinking—this role was made for you. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Job Title: SAP Architectural Lead
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Model: Fully Remote


JOB CONTEXT:

The SAP Architectural Lead is a strategic role responsible for the architectural integrity and operational efficiency of various SAP systems within the organization. This position will oversee upgrade and release planning, application lifecycle management, and SAP Basis activity coordination of activities to be performed by Mercedes-Benz TAF partner (outsourced partner/provider). Additionally, the lead will implement SAP security best practices and manage middleware and system integration efforts, ensuring seamless integration across SAP environments.

THE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Technical:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP Basis administration, middleware technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, CPI) and integration methodologies
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management tools and best practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with an emphasis on strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Develop and execute comprehensive upgrade and release plans for SAP applications, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align release schedules with organizational goals and project timelines.

• Lead and manage SAP projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Facilitate project meetings, manage stakeholder communications, and provide regular status updates to senior management.

• Establish and maintain an application lifecycle management framework for SAP applications, including planning for upgrades, enhancements, and retirements.
• Ensure timely and effective transition of applications through various lifecycle stages, from development to production.
• Maintaining SAP application landscape documentation, integration and interface documentation, architectural documentation, application recovery documentation, information classification documentation etc.
• Responsible for application recovery testing.

• Oversee SAP Basis operations, including system performance monitoring, patch management, and database administration.

• Coordinate with Basis teams to ensure optimal system performance and availability, addressing issues proactively.

• Ordering of SAP Basis and SAP Infrastructure services.

• Develop and enforce security protocols and best practices for SAP environments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead efforts in middleware and system integration, ensuring effective data flow and communication between SAP and third-party applications.
• Evaluate and implement integration tools and technologies to enhance system interoperability and efficiency.

• Work closely with SAP functional teams, IT infrastructure, and business stakeholders to address architectural challenges and promote best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Stay current with SAP technologies, industry trends, and emerging best practices to drive innovation and improvement within the SAP landscape.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to optimize system performance and security.

• BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or relevant equivalent.; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in SAP architecture, project management, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools within an SAP context.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOX) as they relate to SAP architecture.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.