IT Solution Architect - SAP (Hybrid)
About The Position
A Solution Architect designs comprehensive technical solutions to meet business goals, acting as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams. They analyze requirements, define system structures, select technologies, and oversee implementation to ensure security, scalability, and adherence to budget and strategic goals. Designs and implements architecture that will meet business needs. The solution architect’s responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current solution in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Regularly update the company on any developments in systems architecture projects. Responsible for integrating any updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture and explain complex problems to management in layman’s terms.
Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication, including speaking to Business and IT Leadership, translating technical details to non-technical audience.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under indirect supervision
- Broad understanding of information technology topics
- Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills
- Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities
- Technically creative and open-minded
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration, API architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education and work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role
- Minimum of 1 year of experience related to SAP architecture (S4 or SAP RISE preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate the complexities of technical programs
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- .LeanIX a plus
- AZ-900 preferred
- Technology Fundamentals for SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite preferred
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Solution Architect for CX preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements architecture that will meet business needs.
- Gathers requirements and functional specifications.
- Assesses the current solution in place to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Oversees development teams.
- Regularly updates the company on any developments in systems architecture projects.
- Integrates updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture.
- Explains complex problems to management in layman’s terms.
- Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution.
- Recommends potential options, which may include RFPs or prototype development.
- Selects the most optimal option and develops a roadmap for the selected solution.
- Communicates the architecture to stakeholders.
- Collaborates and coordinates with other architects and engineers in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.
- Champions a structured approach to business application solutions from a selection, implementation and development perspective.
- Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions.
- Influences changes to standards when necessary.
- Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.
- Designs and supports solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.
- Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
- Provides guidance to development teams.
- Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed.
- Informs various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented.
- Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have in the overall landscape at Eversource.
- Provides updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program
- Salary is commensurate with your experience.
- This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
