SAP Solution Architect
EY Technology Consulting South Africa is strengthening its SAP capability to support large transformationprogrammesacross Financial Services and asset-heavy industries. Clients aremodernisingcore platforms moving to S/4HANA adopting SAPBTPand reassessing cloud-based SAP operating models.
This Senior Manager role is a senior SAP architecture leadership position responsible for end-to-end SAP solution architecture across complex transformationprogrammes. The successful candidate will act as SAP design authority across S/4HANA SAP BTP integration analyticsdataand surrounding enterprise ecosystems while contributing todeliveryquality clienttrustand SAP practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the overall SAP solution architecture across large complex SAP transformationprogrammes.
Lead target-state architecture design covering S/4HANA SAP BTP analytics integrationsdataand cloud deployment considerations.
Advise senior client stakeholders on deployment models transformation roadmaps architecturaltrade-offsand SAP-enabled operating models.
Govern design decisions across functional and technical SAP workstreams ensuring integration across process datasecurityand technology domains.
Support RISE with SAP and GROW with SAPprogrammesand cloud-based SAP operating model discussions.
Lead SAP architecture input into major pursuits proposals estimatesassumptionsand delivery approaches.
Mentor SAP architects and senior consultants while contributing to SAP practice capability and EY alliance value.
Key Deliverables (6-12 months):
SAP target-state architecture and transformation roadmap for priority client engagements or pursuits.
Architecture blueprints covering S/4HANA SAP BTP integration analytics data migrationsecurityand cloud operating model implications.
Design authority cadence architecture decisionframeworkand governance across SAP functional and technical workstreams.
Architecture input into SAP pursuits including estimates solution scope deliveryassumptionsand riskprofile.
Improved SAP architectural integrity and delivery success across active transformationprogrammes.
Reusable SAP architecture assetsmethodsand mentoring interventions to build local practice capability.
Technical Skills:
SAP solution and enterprise architecture across large SAP transformationprogrammes.
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA SAP BTP SAP analytics integrationpatternsand SAP ecosystem architecture.
Experience with greenfield brownfield and hybrid SAP S/4HANA transformation approaches.
Knowledge of SAP cloud deployment models RISE with SAP GROW withSAPand cloud-based SAP operating models.
SAP integration experience across API event middleware SAP Integration Suite / CPI PI /POor equivalent integration landscapes.
Understanding ofdata migration master data analytics securitycontrolsandregulated-industryarchitecture requirements.
Leadership Skills:
Trusted-advisor credibility with CIO CFO COOprogrammesponsorsand senior technology stakeholders.
Ability to govern SAP design decisions across process functional technical datasecurityandintegrationworkstreams.
Strong commercial contribution across pursuits proposal developmentestimationand delivery model design.
Ability to explain SAP architecture trade-offs costriskand transformation implications to executive audiences.
Leadership of multidisciplinary SAP teams across client EY SAPvendorand global delivery environments.
Coaching and mentoring capability for SAP architects seniorconsultantsand practice teams.
Minimum Requirements:
12 years of SAP delivery and architecture experience.
Proven experience as an SAP Solution Architect or SAP Enterprise Architect on large transformationprogrammes.
Strong understanding of S/4HANA SAPBTPand integration patterns.
Senior client-facing advisory capability withexperienceengaging executive stakeholders.
Financial Services asset-heavy orregulated-industryexperience preferred for complex enterprise landscapes.
Demonstrated accountability for SAP architectural integrity and delivery success.
Preferred Requirements:
SAP certifications or equivalent experience across S/4HANA SAP BTP SAP IntegrationSuiteor related SAP domains.
Experience with RISE with SAP GROW with SAP SAP cloudmigrationor SAP platform consolidationprogrammes.
Experience in SAP-enabled core finance operating model transformation platformconsolidationor integration-heavy SAP landscapes.
Prior consulting experience in a Big Four systems integrator or major SAP advisory environment.
Knowledge of the South African SAP market and regulated-industry transformation context.
Stakeholders (Internal/External):
External: CIO CFO COOprogrammesponsors process owners enterprise architecture SAPCoE information security risk and compliance SAP and ecosystem vendors implementationpartnersand business executives.
Internal: EY SAP Partners and Directors Technology Consulting leadership SAP alliance teams engagement teams commercial and pursuit teams global delivery teams risk and quality teamsTalentand local practice leadership.
Key Challenges:
Balancing standard SAP capability business process requirements regulatoryobligationsand legacy integration constraints.
Maintaining end-to-end SAP architectural integrity across large functional technicaldataandintegrationworkstreams.
Advising clients on complex trade-offs across greenfield brownfield hybrid RISE / GROW and cloud operating models.
Managing transformation risk across data migration integration cutover controlsresilienceand stakeholder adoption.
Strategic Importance:
Critical to EY Technology Consulting South Africa growth in SAP transformation and SAP-enabled operating model change.
Strengthens EY credibility with clients undertaking S/4HANA BTP cloud and integration-heavy SAPprogrammes.
Supports SAP pipeline growth proposal quality deliveryassuranceand EY alliance value.
Builds local SAP architecture capability and reusable assets for future transformation engagements.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1