Description

Job Summary
The Senior Manager – SAP Architecture & Solutions leads the design, integration, and governance of enterprise SAP landscapes aligned with business objectives and architecture standards. This role translates business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance SAP solutions while driving modernization initiatives such as S/4HANA migrations and adoption of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

The position provides architectural leadership across utilities-focused SAP environments, ensuring system optimization, seamless integrations, and a future-ready technology foundation that supports operational excellence and business agility.

 
Key Responsibilities
Own SAP solution architecture across utilities modules including IS-U, Billing, Device Management, EDM, AMI, and FI-CA.
Define architecture standards, blueprints, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
Design and modernize SAP landscapes across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Lead technical strategy for upgrades, migrations, integrations, and transformation initiatives.
Conduct architecture assessments, roadmaps, and optimization efforts.
Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and support proofs of concept and technology selection.
Collaborate with enterprise architects, application owners, and delivery teams to align solutions with business goals.
Establish architecture governance, reference models, and compliance standards.
Design and oversee integrations with enterprise platforms and third-party systems using SAP integration technologies.
Mentor architects and engineers while promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Translate business needs into technical designs and ensure successful solution delivery.
Perform system performance reviews and resolve complex architectural issues.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and SAP best practices.
 

Requirements

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 10 years of SAP architecture and implementation experience.
Deep expertise in utilities processes and SAP IS-U modules.
Hands-on experience with S/4HANA implementations, SAP BTP, BW/4HANA, Fiori, ABAP, and cloud technologies.
Strong experience with SAP integration platforms and core integration protocols.
Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance, and road mapping.
Knowledge of SAP Basis, security, compliance controls, and performance optimization.
Experience delivering SAP solutions in large enterprise environments.
SAP architecture or technology certifications preferred.
 
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related technical or business field.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Deep understanding of utility industry processes and regulatory environments.
 
Core Competencies
Continuous improvement mindset
Change leadership and initiative
Results-driven execution
Customer-focused approach
Strong collaboration and communication
Strategic leadership