Director of IT Enterprise Architect

IT Director Enterprise Architecture will be responsible for leading the strategy design and execution of SAP ERP and Integration Supply Chain (ISC) transformations with a focus on migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. This role will play a critical part in shaping the future ERP and ISC landscape by defining best-in-class architecture and ensuring that the migration process aligns with enterprise standards and business objectives. The leader will collaborate with global IT business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable secure and efficient solutions that meet current and future business needs. Strong expertise in SAP particularly in S/4HANA and proven leadership in large-scale ERP migrations are essential.

You will report to Senior Director Applications Enterprise Architecture and youll work out of our USA location in Charlotte on a hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days a week this role you will impact our organizations ability to adapt scale and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Your leadership will empower your team to excel fostering their professional growth and development. By shaping high-level IT architecture strategies and overseeing the implementation of technology solutions you will contribute to our organizations success.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP ERP and ISC Architecture Strategy:
  • Lead the architecture strategy for SAP ERP and ISC solutions with a focus on the transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA including re-consideration of non-SAP apps like Kinaxis
  • Define and implement enterprise architecture standards principles and best practices for SAP and ISC environments to ensure alignment with business objectives and IT governance.
  • Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders on SAP and ISC architecture including system design scalability and performance optimization.
• SAP ECC to S/4HANA Migration:
  • Drive the end-to-end migration strategy from SAP ECC to S/4HANA including planning design and execution.
  • Ensure successful integration of new solutions modules and services as part of the migration while minimizing disruption to business operations.
  • Evaluate the use of SAP Fiori SAP HANA database optimizations and cloud-based deployments as part of the migration strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with business and technical leaders to ensure the ERP strategy aligns with the organizations goals operational needs and long-term digital transformation initiatives.
  • Communicate complex architecture decisions and technical concepts to senior business stakeholders justifying the technical roadmap and securing buy-in.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of the migration and continuous optimization of SAP systems.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  • Lead and mentor a team of architects and early career hires ensuring they have the skills and resources necessary to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Establish strong working relationships across IT finance procurement supply chain and other business areas to ensure architecture solutions meet both functional and technical needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in architectural practices and promote knowledge-sharing across the enterprise.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Ensure all SAP solutions are designed and implemented in compliance with enterprise risk management security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential risks during the migration process including technical operational and business risks.
• Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
  • Implement performance metrics to monitor the health and effectiveness of SAP systems post-migration ensuring the ERP environment is optimized for both performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Advocate for ongoing process improvements leveraging new SAP technologies and innovations to drive business value.
  • Support implementation of Enterprise Architecture tool to capture KPIs related to digital experience business solutions to allow leaders insights into strategic investment linked to top business priorities and enable architects to build actional architecture artifacts
• Technology and Industry Trends:
  • Stay updated with emerging SAP technologies and industry trends including AI GenAI IoT machine learning and analytics and evaluate their potential impact on the organizations ERP landscape.
  • Lead the organization in adopting new capabilities that can enhance SAPs value and contribute to overall business agility and growth.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 10 years of experience in architecture and development designing and architecting SAP with at least 5 years focusing on SAP ERP solutions.
• Strong background in SAP modules (e.g. FI CO MM SD) and integration with other enterprise systems.
• 5 years of experience in developing ERP related solutions including ABAP coding functional configuration Hana etc.
• Expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture SAP HANA database SAP Fiori and integration with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or Google Cloud).
• Deep understanding of SAP ERP solutions including system design configuration and optimization in complex multi-module environments.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology SAP migration tools (SUM DMO etc.) and cloud-based ERP solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP data management and reporting tools (e.g. SAP BW SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor solution architects & system engineers fostering their professional growth and development.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

WE VALUE

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as TOGAF CISSP or AWS Certified Solutions Architect. A demonstrated history of driving digital transformation initiatives. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.