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

Job Title: Program Director - SAP S/4HANA A&D, AFM Solution Architect
Duration- Fulltime Permanent
Location: Edison, NJ / Remote

Job Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
" 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:
o Spare parts management
o MRO / CRO operations
o Service logistics and aftermarket fulfillment
" Strong experience as both:
o Solution Architect (end-to-end process and business architecture)
o Integration Architect (system architecture and interface design)

Solution Architecture Skills
" End-to-end design across S/4HANA functional domains:
o OTC (Order-to-Cash)
o PTP (Procure-to-Pay)
o MRO / Service Management
o 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:
o Digital thread (Engineering Supply Chain Aftermarket)
o Serialized inventory and traceability
o Global distribution and service networks

Integration Architecture Skills
" 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:
o API-led architecture
o Event-driven architecture
o Microservices-based integration
" Hands-on expertise in:
o REST / OData / SOAP APIs
o IDOC / ALE / EDI integrations
o Middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.)

Ecosystem Integration Experience
" Proven experience integrating S/4HANA with:
o EWM, IBP, TM
o PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)
o MRO / Asset systems (Maximo, etc.)
o Technical publications systems (IPC / S1000D)
o External suppliers and partner ecosystems

Data & Governance
" Strong understanding of:
o Master data governance (Material, BOM, Equipment, Customer)
o Data synchronization strategies
o Integration security, performance, and monitoring
" Experience in designing scalable and resilient enterprise architecture frameworks

Leadership & Transformation
" 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

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
" 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

Solution Architecture
" Lead end -to-end solution design across all S/4HANA functional domains
" Define:
o Business capability models
o Process flows across aftermarket, supply chain, and service operations
o System landscape and deployment architecture
" Ensure alignment between:
o Business requirements
o SAP capabilities
o Industry best practices

Integration Architecture
" Architect and govern integration across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems
" Define integration standards for:
o APIs
o Events
o Batch data processing
o Real-time transactions
" Establish reusable integration frameworks and canonical data models

Program Delivery & Governance
"Lead architecture governance across:
o Solution design reviews
o Integration design approvals
o Technology standards adherence
" Drive:
o Fit-gap workshops
o Architecture boards
o Risk mitigation and issue resolution
" Ensure >95% milestone adherence and delivery predictability

Business Engagement
" Act as trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and business leadership
" Drive cross-functional alignment across:
o Engineering
o Supply chain
o Aftermarket
o Digital transformation teams
" Translate strategic business goals into scalable SAP-enabled solutions

Value Realization
" Drive enterprise outcomes including:
o Improved end-to-end process integration
o Reduced process cycle times
o Enhanced data consistency across systems
o Improved service levels and customer fulfillment
" Define KPI frameworks:
o Integration success rate
o System latency
o Process cycle time improvement
o Data consistency metrics

Transformation & Innovation
" Lead transformation from legacy landscapes to modern cloud-enabled SAP architectures
" Promote adoption of:
o API-led integration
o Event-driven architecture
o Intelligent enterprise frameworks
" Enable digital thread across engineering, supply chain, and aftermarket operations

Generic Managerial Skills, If any
" 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.