SAP ISU Architect (Director - Utility)

Description

ASAP Talent Services, a VMG company, is a premier executive search and management consulting firm, with a sharp focus on ERP solutions. Our team specializes in identifying top-tier talent for SAP, Cybersecurity, and IT projects, offering unmatched expertise in contract staffing and talent acquisition. For over 20 years, we've successfully placed executive-level professionals with the world's leading companies, helping our clients achieve their strategic goals.


SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director


A global consulting organization is seeking an experienced SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director to join its SAP Utilities service line. This role requires 15+ years of SAP IS-U experience with deep utilities domain expertise and responsibility for end-to-end integrated solution design and delivery across Build, Test, and Deploy phases.


Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall SAP IS-U solution authority, providing utilities industry best practices across design and implementation
• Lead integrated solution design across core SAP IS-U/CIS and related back-office (FICA, Billing, DM/AMI, Exception Management) and front-office (Service, Sales) workstreams
• Own solution scope and execution of Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) during the Build phase
• Provide solution oversight for third-party and non-SAP integrations critical to business operations
• Establish solution governance across SAP and non-SAP platforms and external vendors
• Advise Cutover, Data Conversion, Testing, OCM, and Technical workstreams on functional best practices, including dress rehearsals, operational readiness, reconciliation, and performance testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful, high-quality solution delivery
• Facilitate client and internal workshops to drive alignment and knowledge transfer
• Mentor and develop junior team members to support continuous improvement
• 50% travel to major cities in Southwest US or Pacific Northwest US (1 week on, M-Thur, 1 week at home - alternating)

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on SAP IS-U implementation experience across Billing, FICA, Device Management (DM/AMI), Customer Service, and Work Management
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and S/4HANA Utilities and complex system integrations
• Proven experience leading solution architecture across blueprint, build, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment
• Demonstrated expertise in cutover planning, data conversion, testing strategy, and operational readiness
• Ability to lead and govern large, cross-functional delivery teams
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor governance skills
• Deep understanding of utilities industry best practices and CIS environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• SAP IS-U certification

Compensation

• Base salary range: $190,000 - $210,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Eligible for an annual discretionary incentive program
• Total Package in the $250k+ range & great benefits (RSU's, annual bonus and more!)