SAP Integrated Business Planning Techno Functional Architect

HP•Houston, TX

About The Position

HP is seeking a senior SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) techno-functional architect to lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of supply chain planning solutions, including forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, and available-to-promise. The role partners with senior leadership, business stakeholders, external partners, and IT professionals to align technology strategy with business goals and deliver innovative, scalable, secure, integrated solutions. It develops system, data, and process architectural blueprints that use current technologies and adhere to enterprise standards, while bringing thought leadership on architecture practices, technology trends, AI, and SAP’s product roadmap. Familiarity with AI tools is required; direct experience building AI solutions is preferred. The architect defines the IT roadmap for supply chain planning and creates and maintains enterprise planning roadmaps with a three-to-five-year horizon. The role leads end-to-end implementation of supply chain planning programs centered on SAP IBP, including scoping, planning, testing, and deployment, and develops integration strategies and data maps while minimizing data footprints. It also oversees integrations with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, BTP, and third-party tools, as well as the maintenance, support, enhancement, performance, availability, and security of existing planning systems. The position manages IT professionals, conducts product and portfolio assessments, builds stakeholder relationships, advises on technology choices, and monitors IT performance, risks, issues, and compliance. This is a full-time software position with no shift premium and approximately 25% international travel as needed. Relocation is available. The U.S. annual pay range is $147,050 to $230,850, with additional opportunities for bonus and/or equity; pay varies by work location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. HP lists health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; an employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; and generous time off, including 4–12 weeks of fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, and additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave.

Requirements

At least 10 years of IT experience, including significant experience in a techno-functional leadership role.
Extensive supply chain planning domain knowledge, deep technical expertise, and strong knowledge of architecture frameworks.
Comprehensive understanding of AI tools and solutions.
Proven record of delivering large-scale, complex, cross-functional IT projects, preferably in supply chain planning.
Extensive hands-on SAP IBP experience, including architecture, configuration, customization, integration, testing, and deployment.
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including advanced ATP, SAP BW, and other SAP modules and applications related to supply chain planning.
Strong understanding of SAP system capabilities.
Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and requirements.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience building AI solutions.
Knowledge of AI models specific to planning and expertise deploying them.
Experience with other supply chain planning tools and technologies such as Kinaxis, Oracle, O9, or Anaplan.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the supply chain planning IT roadmap in alignment with business strategy and priorities.
Design, create, and maintain enterprise planning roadmaps covering current and future-state solutions over a three-to-five-year horizon.
Lead end-to-end implementation of supply chain planning programs centered on SAP IBP, from scoping and planning through testing and deployment.
Design integration strategies and data maps while minimizing data footprints across the landscape.
Lead integration of SAP IBP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, BTP, and related third-party tools.
Oversee maintenance, support, and enhancement of existing supply chain planning systems, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
Conduct product assessments, evaluations, and reviews, including product portfolio assessments.
Manage, guide, coach, and provide feedback to IT professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners, serving as a trusted advisor and key IT contact.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend competitive or alternative technologies and products that support enterprise application and data strategy.
Monitor and report on IT performance, risks, and issues, and ensure compliance with IT policies, standards, and best practices.