Architecture Manager, SAP IS-U
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Title: Architecture Manager SAP IS-U
Location: Onsite in Boston MA Orange CT
Duration: Long Term Contract
MOI: Virtual
Vias: USC/GC/GC-EAD
Client: Confidential (disclosed at first interview)
Work Model: 100% Onsite - 5 Days/Week
EXPERIENCE: 10 Years SAP
Pay Rate: $65/hr to $75/hr on C2C (No flex)
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING
1. Client Confidentiality - The client name cannot be shared at this time. It will be disclosed during the first interview with the hiring manager.
2. Onsite Requirement - This position is 100% onsite in either Orange CT or Boston MA. If a candidate requires relocation this must be discussed in detail with them prior to submission. Please do not submit anyone who has not confirmed their ability and willingness to commute or relocate.
3. Profile Requirements - Candidates must demonstrate both:
Deep technical expertise in SAP IS-U including the ability to define and own the full architecture
Proven management/leadership experience - this is not a pure hands-on technical role
4. Communication Skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential to success in this role. Please screen for this.
5. Work Authorization - The client is prioritizing candidates who do not require sponsorship as there is potential for a future conversion to a permanent hire. We cannot guarantee conversion but sponsorship requirements may impact consideration.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details on responsibilities and qualifications.
Kindly submit only well-qualified and fully compliant candidates.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Client is seeking an experienced Architecture Manager to lead the design integration and governance of end-to-end SAP landscapes aligned to business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This is a senior onsite role with a global utilities client - based in Boston MA or Orange CT - requiring deep expertise in SAP IS-U Meter-to-Cash and related modules.
The ideal candidate will partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable secure and high-performance SAP solutions across utilities processes including Meter-to-Cash Billing Device Management and FI-CA while steering modernization initiatives including migration to S/4HANA and adoption of SAP BTP.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Owns the SAP solution architecture across IS-U Billing Device Management Energy Data Management (EDM) AMI and FI-CA; defines standards patterns and blueprints to ensure consistency and quality.
- Designs end-to-end SAP landscapes for on-premises cloud and hybrid environments; leads modernization to S/4HANA and leverages SAP BTP services for integration and extensibility.
- Provides technical leadership across projects upgrades migrations and integrations; ensures performance reliability and security across the SAP estate.
- Conducts architecture assessments roadmaps and reviews; identifies technical debt and opportunities to optimize cost performance and resilience.
- Evaluates emerging SAP technologies tools and vendor offerings; contributes to TCO analyses RFPs and proof-of-concepts as needed.
- Collaborates with enterprise architects application owners PMO and vendors to align solutions to business capabilities value streams and governance.
- Establishes and enforces architecture governance including reference architectures design standards and solution scorecards; ensures compliance with regulatory and SOX controls.
- Integrates SAP solutions with enterprise and third-party systems (e.g. CX/Service Cloud) customer-facing websites and mobile apps; defines APIs and interfaces (IDoc/ALE OData RFC) following best practices.
- Mentors internal and external architects and engineers; promotes continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across agile teams. Translates business requirements into technical specifications and oversees successful solution delivery in partnership with IT teams and vendors.
- Performs system architecture assessments performance reviews and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues and maintain optimal SAP performance.
- Ensures all solutions adhere to industry standards regulatory requirements and SAP best practices across all implementations.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- 10 years of SAP experience with a proven track record in enterprise-scale landscapes.
- Deep expertise in utilities processes and IS-U modules: Device Management Billing FI-CA and IDEX.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (minimum one full-cycle implementation) BW/4HANA SAP BTP Fiori ABAP Data Lake Cloud Technologies and CX/customer-facing integrations.
- Proficiency with integration platforms and tools (SAP CPI/Integration Suite PI/PO) and core integration technologies (IDoc/ALE OData RFC).
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts solution governance and architecture documentation and roadmapping.
- Knowledge of SAP Basis security and system administration; familiarity with SOX and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience optimizing performance conducting assessments and troubleshooting complex SAP landscapes in large enterprises.
- Extensive experience in design implementation and support of SAP solutions within large organizations.
- Strong domain knowledge of Meter-to-Cash processes SAP IS-U Service Cloud and other Customer Experience (CX) products.
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.