SAP S/4HANA A&D, AFM Solution Architect

BizTech Fusion • Edison, NJ

10d • Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Program Director with expertise in SAP S/4HANA A&D, AFM Solution Architecture. The individual will be responsible for defining the enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA solution and integration strategy for A&D Aftermarket transformation. This includes establishing a target architecture blueprint, leading end-to-end solution design, and architecting integration across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. The role also involves program delivery, governance, business engagement, value realization, and driving transformation and innovation from legacy landscapes to modern cloud-enabled SAP architectures. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and experience leading multi-stream global delivery teams.

Requirements

• 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 spare parts management, MRO / CRO operations, and service logistics and aftermarket fulfillment.
• Strong experience as both Solution Architect (end-to-end process and business architecture) and Integration Architect (system architecture and interface design).
• End-to-end design across S/4HANA functional domains: OTC (Order-to-Cash), PTP (Procure-to-Pay), MRO / Service Management, 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 digital thread (Engineering → Supply Chain → Aftermarket), serialized inventory and traceability, and global distribution and service networks.
• 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 API-led architecture, event-driven architecture, and microservices-based integration.
• Hands-on expertise in REST / OData / SOAP APIs, IDOC / ALE / EDI integrations, and Middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.).
• Proven experience integrating S/4HANA with EWM, IBP, TM, PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), MRO / Asset systems (Maximo, etc.), Technical publications systems (IPC / S1000D), and External suppliers and partner ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of Master data governance (Material, BOM, Equipment, Customer), Data synchronization strategies, and Integration security, performance, and monitoring.
• Experience in designing scalable and resilient enterprise architecture frameworks.
• 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.
• Strong executive leadership and enterprise architecture mindset.
• Proven ability to lead complex global transformation programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong governance, decision-making, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Ability to align multiple stakeholders under a unified transformation vision.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing architecture and consulting teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and delivery accountability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead end-to-end solution design across all S/4HANA functional domains.
• Define business capability models, process flows across aftermarket, supply chain, and service operations, and system landscape and deployment architecture.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements, SAP capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Architect and govern integration across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems.
• Define integration standards for APIs, Events, Batch data processing, and Real-time transactions.
• Establish reusable integration frameworks and canonical data models.
• Lead architecture governance across solution design reviews, integration design approvals, and technology standards adherence.
• Drive fit-gap workshops, architecture boards, and risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Ensure >95% milestone adherence and delivery predictability.
• Act as trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and business leadership.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply chain, Aftermarket, and Digital transformation teams.
• Translate strategic business goals into scalable SAP-enabled solutions.
• Drive enterprise outcomes including improved end-to-end process integration, reduced process cycle times, enhanced data consistency across systems, and improved service levels and customer fulfillment.
• Define KPI frameworks for integration success rate, system latency, process cycle time improvement, and data consistency metrics.
• Lead transformation from legacy landscapes to modern cloud-enabled SAP architectures.
• Promote adoption of API-led integration, event-driven architecture, and intelligent enterprise frameworks.
• Enable digital thread across engineering, supply chain, and aftermarket operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed