SAP Solution Architect (DMLT & BDC)

SAP • Chicago, IL

35d

About The Position

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. NOTE: You must be flexible to travel up to 100% regularly to customer sites. We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our team. The Solution Architect is the visionary and primary customer-facing design leader. This role is responsible for translating complex business requirements across the DMLT service areas into a comprehensive, end-to-end technical and functional solution blueprint, ensuring alignment with the customer's overall IT strategy and SAP's best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant role focused on SAP Data Migration or Transformation Projects.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of at least two core SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, SD/MM) plus their data structures and their table relations in detail.
• Proven experience in architecting solutions involving SAP S/4HANA Selective Data Transition (SDT).
• Strong understanding of modern SAP Data Strategy, including BDC, SAP Datasphere, and SAP BTP.
• Experience in conducting design thinking workshops.
• Experience with cloud-based SAP deployments (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Cloud, RISE with SAP).
• Experience with SAP Activate, as well as Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to implementation in Hyperscaler Cloud landscape such as AWS, Azure, GCP. Proficient using Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project, etc.)
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders through both verbal and written channels.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy, to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Exhibit excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate and align team members toward shared objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong communication to manage projects and drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Lead pre-sales and discovery workshops to gather detailed business requirements and pain points related to Business Data Transition, Transition to Business Suite (e.g., S/4HANA SDT), and Business Data Management initiatives (e.g., Archiving, Data Quality, Data Strategy, MDG and others).
• End-to-End Blueprinting: Design and document the holistic DMLT solution architecture, including business processes, application components, integration strategy, and data flow, ensuring a seamless transition to the Intelligent Enterprise and SLO solutions.
• Technology Leadership: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all technical and functional aspects of the DMLT portfolio, including the strategic use of - SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) and related platforms (e.g., Signavio, BTP) as a part of the data transformation landscape.
• Business Data Transition: Define the architectural approach for complex system restructurings, consolidations, or harmonizations, including the strategy for preserving or changing historical data and configuration during the optimization process.
• Transition to Business Suite (S/4HANA Selective Data Transition): Design the Selective Data Transition (SDT) strategy, including the scope of historical and transactional data migration, conversion rules, and the phased approach to minimize business disruption.
• Business Data Management: Architect solutions for Master Data Governance (MDG), Data Quality (DQ), Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), and system decommissioning in the context of landscape transformation.
• Provide technical and functional guidance and sign-off on the Delivery Architect's design and the Data Architect's data models to ensure adherence to the original solution blueprint.
• Estimate project scope, effort, and timeline for DMLT engagements to support sales and project planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees