The SAP S/4HANA ERP Architect is responsible for defining, leading, and governing the end-to-end architecture, migration, and optimization of the organization's SAP S/4HANA ERP and SAP Ariba landscape. This role involves designing the target operating model, leading the migration from Microsoft Dynamics to SAP S/4HANA ERP, and from Coupa to SAP Ariba. The architect ensures that business processes across Acquire to Retire, Order to Cash, Plan to Stock, Procure to Pay, Project to Profit, and Record to Report are standardized, compliant, and AI-enabled for future readiness. Additionally, the architect will optimize finance-related processes to align with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the ERP roadmap aligned with business strategy and group technology standards.
- Lead ERP transformation and migration initiatives (e.g., from Microsoft Dynamics to SAP S/4HANA).
- Establish governance, controls, and data standards across all ERP modules.
- Ensure compliance with security, data residency, and audit requirements.
- Oversee design, implementation, and support of finance-related modules such as General Ledger and Accounts Payable/Receivable.
- Drive automation and AI adoption in collaboration with Finance and IT teams.
- Integrate ERP with other enterprise systems (e.g., HRMS, reporting tools).
- Lead end-to-end delivery of ERP projects, managing external implementation partners.
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT to ensure business alignment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, or Information Systems.
- Minimum of 10 years of ERP experience with expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, finance transformation, and system migration.
- Proven success in delivering large-scale ERP transformation programs.
- Preferred SAP certifications in S/4HANA Architecture and SAP Ariba.
- Advantageous to have TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
Core Skills and Competencies:
- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO) and Procurement (MM/Ariba).
- Leadership in ERP transformation and data migration.
- Strong focus on AI-enabled process innovation and automation design.
- Governance, compliance, and audit alignment skills.
- Integration design and cross-functional system architecture experience.
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
- Vendor and stakeholder management skills across business and IT functions.
- Capacity to drive adoption, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
