SAP Data Solution Architect

Cummins • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $105,600 - $158,400 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a talented SAP Data Solution Architect to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for Cummins, Inc. on a remote basis. In this role, you will make an impact by defining system architecture, developing reusable standards, partnering with project teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, conducting cost/benefit analyses, leading the creation of architectural governing principles, auditing solution designs, monitoring system performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to shape future-state architecture. This role is ideal for a self-driven SAP data professional who combines strategic architectural thinking with hands-on delivery expertise and a proven track record of successful SAP S/4HANA data transformations. The position is remote, but will periodically co-locate to our hubs in UK and Melbourne AU for supporting project phases along with international travel flexibility is required.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required.
• Significant experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of architecture and design for cloud-based platforms.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in emerging technologies is highly preferred and includes: Analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them
• Proven Architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms
• Experience with architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data
• Experience in defining and weighing the trade-offs of different solution options
• Proven experience leading SAP data migration workstreams on large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA expertise, including business processes and data models.
• Experience migrating master and transactional data across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Project Systems and Service Management.
• Adept in designing enterprise data governance and data quality frameworks within SAP environments with hands-on experience of migration factory models, automation approaches, and reusable migration accelerators.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services (BODS), BDC, ETL processes, data quality, governance, and migration execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• Exposure to SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) data services and integration capabilities.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA 2021+ implementations or upgrades.
• Fluency in establishing enterprise data governance and migration factory models aligned to program objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IoT technology
• Experience in Agile software development and DevSecOps
• Experience with SAP Business AI, SAP Joule, and AI-assisted tools for data analysis, mapping, quality assessment, and migration acceleration, will be a key differentiator.
• SAP Certified professional with certification in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and/or SAP Master Data Management (MDM) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture by breaking down components, assigning functionality, and establishing interfaces across systems and components.
• Develop and maintain reusable standards, design patterns, and configurations as scalable building blocks.
• Partner with project and product teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Conduct complex cost/benefit analyses to evaluate and recommend future-state capabilities.
• Lead the creation of architectural governing principles to guide enterprise-wide solution decisions and change management.
• Audit solution designs to ensure alignment with established architecture standards and patterns.
• Monitor system performance and proactively mitigate risks when introducing new capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to shape future-state architecture, develop roadmaps, and stay current on industry trends.
• Architecture System Design - Master architecture frameworks to guide your design thinking. Use modeling tools to create clear, scalable architecture diagrams. Stay aligned with enterprise goals and ensure your designs support business transformation and agility. Regularly review and update architecture artifacts to reflect evolving business needs and tech landscapes.
• Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Break down systems into components and analyze their interactions, dependencies, and performance. Use tools to understand system relationships. Evaluate whether components are fit-for-purpose or need redesign/replacement. Focus on meeting business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Project Issue and Risk Management - Proactively identify risks during design and implementation phases. Focus on mitigation strategies and contingency planning. Communicate clearly with project managers and leadership to escalate and resolve issues.
• Define and govern SAP S/4HANA data architecture, migration strategy, and data standards.
• Analyze legacy systems and SAP data structures, developing source-to-target mappings for master and transactional data.
• Lead data profiling, quality assessments, cleansing, enrichment, and remediation activities.
• Build, validate, and execute migration datasets across multiple migration cycles.
• Oversee ETL, transformation, load, reconciliation, and defect resolution activities.
• Establish migration rules, automation frameworks, reusable assets, data quality controls, and governance standards.
• Conduct data readiness assessments and provide reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, and technical resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• Support mock conversions, cutover planning, dress rehearsals, and production deployments.

Benefits

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree