The Solution Architect is responsible for defining the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture for a transformation program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role ensures that business requirements are translated into scalable, secure, and integrated SAP solutions that align with the enterprise IT landscape and strategic objectives. The Solution Architect will provide design authority across functional and technical domains, guiding workstreams on solution decisions, ensuring compliance with best practices, and managing integration with legacy and third-party systems. The role requires deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, excellent cross-module understanding, and the ability to balance business, technical, and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the definition of the overall SAP S/4HANA solution architecture, ensuring alignment with IT strategy and business requirements.
- Serve as the design authority, reviewing and approving functional and technical design decisions across modules and integrations.
- Ensure end-to-end solution consistency, covering process flows, data models, interfaces, and security.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure that process design and system architecture are fit-for-purpose and scalable.
- Define and oversee the integration strategy for SAP with legacy systems, third-party applications, and cloud platforms.
- Drive the data migration and data governance strategy, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance.
- Work closely with Basis, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure performance, availability, and resilience of the SAP landscape.
- Ensure compliance with KSA regulatory standards, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
- Provide thought leadership on SAP innovations (e.g., SAP BTP, AI/ML, analytics, automation).
- Mentor consultants and guide workstream leads on architectural principles and integration patterns.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications: SAP Certified Technology/Application Professional in relevant modules (S/4HANA, Integration, or Cloud), Enterprise Architecture certification (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) desirable, Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred.
- Experience: 12–15 years of SAP experience, with at least 5 years as a Solution Architect on large-scale SAP programs, proven experience in SAP S/4HANA end-to-end implementations (at least two full cycles).
- Skills: Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, integration technologies (CPI, PI/PO, APIs), data migration strategies and tools (SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit), security and compliance frameworks.
Work Environment & Conditions:
Based in KSA, this role requires flexibility for workshops, solution reviews, and cutover support. Close collaboration with SAP consultants, Basis/security teams, and integration specialists is expected, with exposure to highly complex, large-scale digital transformation environments. The company prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, and individual work styles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English, and familiarity with Arabic is a plus.
