SAP Senior Architect/Future SAP COE Lead

Celestica International LP•Toronto, ON

14d•CA$132,000 - CA$183,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The SAP Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading end-to-end SAP solution architecture across ERP, integration platforms, and enterprise applications. This role defines business and technical architecture strategies, drives SAP S/4HANA transformation, and ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

Requirements

Must be able converse fluently with Business stakeholders regarding Order to Cash (Order Management), Demand to Deliver (Operations and Manufacturing), Source to Pay (Supply Chain) and Record to Report (Finance) processes
Strong expertise in SAP modules: SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), SAP QM (Quality Management), SAP FICO (Finance and Controlling), SAP WM (Warehouse Management)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills tailored for Business and IT senior leadership. Ability to distill complex IT solutions into business-impact language. Able to create business case and justify the benefit of a technology investment. Proven ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities toward a unified strategic direction.
Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture, migration strategies, and system conversion
Knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP PLM, and SAP MES
Strong expertise in data architecture, master data management (MDM), and data governance
10+ years of SAP experience, including SAP ERP, SAP ECC, and SAP S/4HANA implementations
Proven experience delivering large-scale SAP programs (5+ full lifecycle implementations; 2+ S/4HANA projects)
Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5 and front-end architecture
Experience leading Project Steering Committee Review and Investment Business Case Review
Hands-on experience with SAP integrations (IDocs, APIs, middleware, SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI)
Experience integrating SAP with legacy systems and third-party applications
Experience with SAP upgrade, cutover planning, and global rollout strategies
Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and cloud-native/SaaS architectures
Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture domains: business, application, data, and technology architecture

Nice To Haves

TOGAF or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lead SAP Enterprise Architecture design across SAP ECC / S/4HANA ERP, and integrated enterprise systems (PLM, MES, Data Warehouse)
Define and execute SAP architecture strategy, roadmap, and digital transformation initiatives
Drive SAP S/4HANA migration, implementation, and optimization programs
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance (TOGAF or equivalent)
Lead solution architecture design, including system integration, data architecture, and application architecture
Conduct architecture reviews, gap analysis, and system performance assessments
Define integration architecture using APIs, middleware, and service-oriented architecture (SOA / microservices)
Lead full project lifecycle activities: scoping, estimation, solution design, implementation, and deployment
Manage SAP vendor relationships, licensing, contract negotiations, and AMS partners
Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and enterprise IT standards
Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (SAP BTP, Fiori, cloud platforms) and lead proof-of-concept initiatives
Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to align architecture with business processes
Identify and mitigate risks across SAP systems, integrations, and infrastructure
Mentor and lead solution architects and technical teams