SAP Solutions Architect
Job Number: 26-01832

 
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a SAP Solutions Architect for our client in Sant Ana, CA. 
 
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:

• A strategy-focused, hands-on SAP solution architect to own the design and direction of the company's SAP ERP landscape and the systems that integrate to it, including High-Jump WMS and EDI.
• This architect-level leader sets the SAP roadmap, defines target-state architecture, and drives forecasting and planning for the broader enterprise application strategy.
• The role combines enterprise architecture with delivery leadership.
• It guides multiple SAP projects across one or several business segments, from blueprint and design through go-live and hypercare and leads onshore and offshore functional and technical teams.

 
Responsibilities:

• Serve as the enterprise SAP solution architect and SME, owning end-to-end architecture across SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, WM/EWM) and integrated systems including WMS and EDI.
• Define current-state and target-state SAP architecture, and own the roadmap, including S/4HANA strategy (greenfield, brownfield, or selective data transition), release, and upgrade planning.
• Design the integration architecture between SAP, WMS, EDI trading partners, and third-party systems (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, APIs, SAP PI/PO or Integration Suite).
• Set and govern SAP architecture standards, design principles, and clean-core guidelines, and lead design reviews for standards compliance.
• Evaluate the SAP landscape, master data, and underlying data layers, and lead data architecture and migration strategy.
• Provide solution design guidance on RICEFW objects, favoring standard configuration and extensions on SAP BTP over core modifications.
• Assess total cost of ownership, SAP's product direction, and platform and hosting options (on-premise, cloud, RISE with SAP), and make recommendations to leadership.
• Define non-functional requirements for performance, scalability, security, and availability of SAP production systems.
• Lead SAP deployment and support architecture for California, Mississippi, Salem, and Mexico, including connected WMS, EDI, and new applications.
• Lead a team of direct and matrixed global SAP functional and technical resources as a cohesive unit to deliver solutions across the company.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise SAP functional analysts, ABAP developers, Basis, and other ERP staff, building leadership skills within the team.
• Keep the team current on SAP tools, techniques, and roadmap, including S/4HANA, Fiori, SAP BTP, and SAP Activate methodology.
• Define resource requirements and allocations, monitor and improve quality, and ensure best-practice development techniques.
• Ensure production stability through sound incident, problem, transport, and change management processes.
• Assess, evaluate, and guide development and QA efforts, including unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Manage and supervise offshore SAP resources and coordinate testing between onshore and offshore teams.
• Manage risks, issues, and scope change control.
• Act as an advocate for change management and encourage innovation and creativity in technology solutions.
• Ensure smooth communication and seamless integration with involved departments and stakeholders within Company.
• Manage, schedule, and implement SAP initiatives internally and with SAP and system integrator partners, ensuring on-time, on-budget, quality delivery.
• Ensure all architecture decisions, SAP configuration, and functional and technical specifications are properly documented.
• Manage multiple vendors (SAP, system integrators, offshore partners) and participate in contract and licensing negotiations.
• Work closely with management and stakeholders to prioritize business goals.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 15 years of related experience in systems analysis and application development, with a strong SAP focus (10+ years in SAP) and supervisory, management, and administrative experience required. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Experience managing a global team is an absolute requirement.
• At least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations required. S/4HANA implementation or migration experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in an SAP solution or enterprise architect role, including architecture ownership for a multi-site SAP environment.
• Exposure to other ERPs (Oracle EBS, JD Edwards) is a plus but not required.

• Proven experience as an SAP solution or enterprise architect, defining target-state architecture across multiple modules and integrated systems.
• Deep, hands-on SAP expertise across multiple modules, with strong understanding of cross-module integration (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM/EWM).
• Strong integration architecture skills (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, APIs, PI/PO or CPI) and working knowledge of ABAP, SAP Basis, and security and authorizations.
• S/4HANA experience strongly preferred, including migration approaches, SAP Activate, clean-core principles, and SAP BTP.
• Experience integrating SAP with warehouse management (High-Jump or similar) and EDI.
• Strong understanding of relational databases; SAP HANA experience preferred.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is a plus.
• Willingness to work with offshore technical and functional staff.
• Successful team management experience.
• Ability to operate calmly in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including business executives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once in a team environment.
• Proven leadership, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team building, partnership, collaboration, and resource management skills.

 
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

 
If interested, you may contact:
Lisa Pelletier
Lisa.Pelletier@eclaro.com
646-695-2949
Lisa Pelletier | LinkedIn
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.