We are seeking a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA Principal Solution Architect with expertise in Defence and Aerospace industry processes. This role will lead the end-to-end solution architecture across manufacturing, supply chain, MRO, finance, and compliance domains, ensuring that the SAP landscape meets the stringent needs of the defence sector.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Own the overall SAP S/4HANA solution blueprint for defence manufacturing and sustainment programs.
- Define end-to-end architecture covering manufacturing (PP, PP/DS), supply chain (MM, EWM), asset management (EAM/MRO), finance (FI/CO), quality (QM), and project systems (PS).
- Ensure architecture aligns with defence compliance requirements (ITAR, EAR, NATO codification, export control, cybersecurity).
- Drive integration with PLM, MES, CAD, defence logistics systems, and secure data environments.
- Establish governance and design authority to manage solution consistency across work streams.
- Provide strategic thought leadership on leveraging SAP technologies to achieve business outcomes.
Preferred Education:
Required Technical and Professional Expertise:
- 15+ years of extensive experience in SAP implementations, with a strong focus on solution architecture and design.
- 7+ years in a lead architect or principal architect role across multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations.
- Proven track record of designing complex solutions involving various SAP modules and integration points.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep and broad functional and/or technical expertise across multiple SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, QM, WM, HCM, BW, CRM, SRM, EWM, TM).
- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture and data model.
- Proficiency in SAP integration technologies and cloud deployments of SAP.
Certifications:
- Relevant SAP architectural certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate/Professional).
- Enterprise Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to guide and mentor teams.
