SAP Solutions Architect

Position Summary:The SAP Solution Architect leads the definition and implementation of all SAP application and technology strategies, including SAP’s strategic fit in the broader technology landscape. In collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists, this role is responsible for analyzing current Information Technology (IT) trends, developing application development and technology strategies, creating and communicating integration strategies between systems, and developing conceptual future state mandates, models and roadmaps to provide guidance for enterprise solutions and IT planning efforts. Their primary goal is to provide strategic focus and consistency across SAP architecture to achieve company business goals.What you'll do:Embraces an enterprise level architecture focus and alignment with the overall company business strategyIn collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists defines the SAP application, information, and technical architectural vision and strategic roadmaps, and support their implementation through the key IT initiatives and projectsEngages with the architecture councils, application and technical domain architects and engineers across all teams to ensure adherence to the architectural vision and standards to ensure the transition of plans from current status to future directionIn collaboration with other architects identifies and tracks key performance indicatorsLeads groups of SAP application and technical teams to provide stewardship over the SAP application and technology portfolioProvides leadership and oversight to planning and implementation of strategic SAP solutionsPartners with other architecture and technology leaders in defining complex, cross domain solutionsDrives creation, adoption and reuse of enterprise assetsResearches current technologies that will enable innovation and determines their potential benefitLeads technology vendor evaluations within the SAP ecosphere to determine the preferred technology and partnersProvides mentorship and hands-on guidance to other IT specialistsDocuments all architecture design and analysis workPerforms other duties as assignedWhen you will work:Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pmHybrid schedule in Wyoming, MI. 4 days in office, 1 day remoteWhat you'll bring to the table:Bachelor's Degree required.Five to eight years of previous business analysis or software development experience strongly preferred.Understanding of enterprise architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practicesProficiency in at least two of the following SAP architecture domains: business, application, information/data, data integration, technical/infrastructure, securityOutstanding verbal, written, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate architectural issues and conceptsProven leadership, influence, collaboration, and mentoring skillsCapability to deliver complex SAP architecture designs and solutions and to drive and directly participate on their implementation through the key IT initiativesAdaptability in responding to competing demands and attaining ever evolving architectureAbility to generate creative and innovative solutionsBroad technical aptitude and knowledge