Program Director

Position : Program Director - Sap S/4hana A&D, AFM Solution Architect


Location: Edison, NJ

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Job Description


Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Solution Architecture and Integration Architecture with proven ability to design enterprise-wide transformation programs
• Extensive experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket domain, including:


o Spare parts management


o MRO / CRO operations


o Service logistics and aftermarket fulfillment
• Strong experience as both:


o Solution Architect (end-to-end process and business architecture)


o Integration Architect (system architecture and interface design)

Solution Architecture Skills
• End-to-end design across S/4HANA functional domains:


o OTC (Order-to-Cash)


o PTP (Procure-to-Pay)


o MRO / Service Management


o Inventory, EWM, and Spare Parts Management
• Experience designing target operating models for A&D aftermarket ecosystems
• Ability to align business processes, data models, and system architecture
• Strong understanding of:


o Digital thread (Engineering → Supply Chain → Aftermarket)


o Serialized inventory and traceability


o Global distribution and service networks

Integration Architecture Skills
• Expertise in SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI, API Management, Event Mesh)
• Experience with SAP PI/PO and modernization to cloud-based integration
• Strong knowledge of:


o API-led architecture


o Event-driven architecture


o Microservices-based integration
• Hands-on expertise in:


o REST / OData / SOAP APIs


o IDOC / ALE / EDI integrations


o Middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.)

Ecosystem Integration Experience
• Proven experience integrating S/4HANA with:


o EWM, IBP, TM


o PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)


o MRO / Asset systems (Maximo, etc.)


o Technical publications systems (IPC / S1000D)


o External suppliers and partner ecosystems

Data & Governance
• Strong understanding of:


o Master data governance (Material, BOM, Equipment, Customer)


o Data synchronization strategies


o Integration security, performance, and monitoring
• Experience in designing scalable and resilient enterprise architecture frameworks

Leadership & Transformation
• Proven leadership in large-scale ($50M+) SAP S/4HANA transformation programs
• Experience leading multi-stream global delivery teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement at CxO and enterprise architecture levels

Roles & Responsibilities


Strategic Leadership
• Define the enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA solution and integration strategy for A&D Aftermarket transformation
• Establish target architecture blueprint covering business processes, systems, and integration layers
• Drive alignment of IT architecture with business strategy and transformation objectives

Solution Architecture
• Lead end -to-end solution design across all S/4HANA functional domains
• Define:


o Business capability models


o Process flows across aftermarket, supply chain, and service operations


o System landscape and deployment architecture
• Ensure alignment between:


o Business requirements


o SAP capabilities


o Industry best practices

Integration Architecture
• Architect and govern integration across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems
• Define integration standards for:


o APIs


o Events


o Batch data processing


o Real-time transactions
• Establish reusable integration frameworks and canonical data models

Program Delivery & Governance
• Lead architecture governance across:


o Solution design reviews


o Integration design approvals


o Technology standards adherence
• Drive:


o Fit-gap workshops


o Architecture boards


o Risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Ensure >95% milestone adherence and delivery predictability

Business Engagement
• Act as trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and business leadership
• Drive cross-functional alignment across:


o Engineering


o Supply chain


o Aftermarket


o Digital transformation teams
• Translate strategic business goals into scalable SAP-enabled solutions

Value Realization
• Drive enterprise outcomes including:


o Improved end-to-end process integration


o Reduced process cycle times


o Enhanced data consistency across systems


o Improved service levels and customer fulfillment
• Define KPI frameworks:


o Integration success rate


o System latency


o Process cycle time improvement


o Data consistency metrics

Transformation & Innovation
• Lead transformation from legacy landscapes to modern cloud-enabled SAP architectures
• Promote adoption of:


o API-led integration


o Event-driven architecture


o Intelligent enterprise frameworks