Manager, IT Business Architect – SAP SD

Revvity•Waltham, MA

21d•$124,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, IT Business Architect - SAP SD is central to our ERP transformation program. The SME will serve as the functional and architectural authority for the SAP SD - owning the module end-to-end, translating complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions. The role will provide day-to-day support to the critical sales processes to ensure issues are resolved as a priority and there is no business impact. The role will be guiding Revvity through its SAP transition with precision and strategic foresight. This role oversees the development, validation, implementation, and day-to-day performance of the SAP SD module. These activities are performed in compliance with industry regulations, site operating procedures, quality/safety policies and cost/processing time standards. The role will work closely with key stakeholders in Commercial, Operations, Trade Compliance and Finance functions. This person will be directly responsible for deliverables in this area including any upgrade, implementations, changes, rollouts, etc. that the organization decides on.

Requirements

12+ years of hands-on SAP SD functional experience
12+ years of mandatory SAP SD expertise across: Order-to-Cash (OTC) process design and optimization, Pricing procedures, condition techniques, and revenue recognition, Shipping, transportation, and delivery processing, Billing, invoicing, and intercompany scenarios, Credit and risk management, Returns, complaints, and warranty processing, Integration with MM, FI/CO, WM/EWM, and PP modules
10+ years SAP SD in a Subject Matter Expert or Solution Architect capacity; with 3-4 full end-to-end SAP SD implementations completed as the functional SME, from blueprint/design through go-live and hypercare
10+ years SAP ECC - deep configuration and functional knowledge
5-10+ years SAP Fiori - experience designing and deploying Fiori apps for SD user roles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Demonstrated experience across all three implementation methodologies: Greenfield - new SAP implementations, Brownfield - system conversion / in-place upgrades, Bluefield - selective data transition / hybrid approach
Good understanding of SAP ABAP (reading/debugging code, writing functional specs for custom development)
Experience with BDC, LSMW, BAPI, and IDocs for data migration and interfaces
Familiarity with SAP BTP (Integration Suite, Extension Suite, SAP Build) - hands-on experience is a strong advantage
Hands-on experience with SAP BTP Integration Suite for SD process extensions
Exposure to SAP E4H (ERP for Healthcare/Life Sciences) or regulated industry ERP environments
Knowledge of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) / IFRS 15 compliance
SAP certification in SD is highly desirable
Experience working in global, multi-org, multi-currency SAP environments
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex business scenarios into structured SAP solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to present to both technical teams and C-suite executives
Proven ability to lead without authority in a matrixed, global program environment
High degree of ownership and accountability - comfortable driving decisions in ambiguous situations
Collaborative mindset with experience working across onshore/offshore delivery models
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device industry SAP implementations is highly desired

Responsibilities

Assist end-users with SAP SD-related problems, troubleshoot issues, and provide quick solutions to minimize downtime.
Log, prioritize, and resolve support tickets related to sales, shipping, billing, and pricing functionalities.
Conduct testing for new functionalities, support patches/upgrades, and validate data accuracy post-implementation.
Monitor sales order processing, delivery, billing, and related workflows to ensure smooth operations.
Provide end-user training, update user manuals, and create documentation for new or modified processes.
Collaborate with MM, FI, CO, and WM modules to resolve inter-module issues impacting sales and distribution.
Assist in implementing minor enhancements, user exits, and custom reports to meet evolving business needs.
Regularly review system performance metrics and troubleshoot bottlenecks affecting SD processes.
Architect end-to-end SAP SD solutions aligned with Revvity's complex global business requirements, ensuring scalability, compliance, and performance
Lead solution design workshops with business stakeholders, translating requirements into functional specifications, process flows, and configuration blueprints
Define the target-state architecture for SD within the S/4HANA Private Cloud environment, including integration touchpoints with E4H and adjacent modules (MM, FI/CO, WM/EWM, PP) subject to project initiation.
Evaluate and recommend Greenfield, Brownfield, or Bluefield migration approaches based on business complexity, data quality, and transformation goals
Design and govern SAP Fiori application strategy for SD user personas, ensuring intuitive UX aligned with SAP best practices (subject to project initiation).
Lead and deliver 3–4 full lifecycle SAP SD implementations as the functional SME - from project initiation through go-live and hypercare
Drive the ECC to S/4HANA migration for SD, including delta analysis, simplification item assessment, and business process re-engineering
Own the fit-gap analysis between current ECC processes and S/4HANA standard capabilities, recommending configurations or enhancements as appropriate
Ensure seamless ECC-GTS integration continuity
Perform and oversee SAP SD configuration across the full module scope: Order Management, Pricing & Conditions, Billing, Credit Management, Shipping & Transportation, Intercompany, Revenue Recognition, and Returns/Complaints
Define and enforce configuration standards, naming conventions, and change management governance across the SD landscape
Collaborate with ABAP/technical teams to design custom enhancements, BAdIs, user exits, and BDC (Batch Data Conversion) programs where standard configuration is insufficient
Leverage SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) capabilities — including Integration Suite, Extension Suite, and SAP Build — to extend and integrate SD processes where applicable
Oversee data migration strategy for SD master data (customer master, material master, pricing conditions, open orders) using LSMW, BAPI, or SAP Data Services
Act as the primary functional liaison between business stakeholders, IT leadership, and implementation partners for all SD
Facilitate business process workshops, design reviews, and sign-off sessions with regional and global process owners
Provide functional leadership and mentoring to junior SAP SD consultants and business analysts on the program team
Prepare and present solution design documents, functional specifications, and executive-level status updates to IT and business leadership
Support testing strategy and execution — including SIT, UAT, regression, and performance testing — ensuring defect resolution and sign-off readiness
Contribute to training material development and end-user enablement programs for SD processes
Lead hypercare support post go-live, managing critical issue resolution and stabilization
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the SD landscape, leveraging SAP innovations (e.g., Advanced ATP, Output Management, Intelligent Trade Claims)
Monitor SAP roadmap updates and advise leadership on relevant new capabilities, deprecations, and upgrade impacts