Lead Architect IT SAP Technical Services

Functional Objectives

• Provide expert-level support and strategic guidance for SAP development, and integration on the SAP S/4HANA platform and BTP.
• Define and drive the technical strategy for SAP custom development, middleware integration governance across global SAP landscapes.
• Oversee the design and implementation of integration frameworks with B2B platforms and EDI networks, ensuring seamless data flow and business continuity.
• Provide leadership in managing Level 3 (L3) support and the end-to-end delivery of technical enhancements, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Manage and guide external delivery factories, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to development standards across outsourced teams.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of modern SAP technologies including SAP BTP, cloud integration, and DevOps practices.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Set the vision and roadmap for SAP Development and integration strategy, aligned with enterprise IT and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor internal SAP developers, integration specialists, and technical consultants.
• Manage external delivery factories, ensuring effective collaboration, performance monitoring, and delivery quality.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, enterprise architects, and business leaders to prioritize initiatives and ensure technical alignment.

Technical Development and Integrations

• Oversee the design and delivery of custom developments (ABAP, Fiori/UI5, CDS views) and ensure adherence to clean core principles.
• Lead the implementation of integration solutions using SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and API Management for B2B and EDI connectivity.
• Ensure technical solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with internal and external standards.

Project & Change Execution

• Provide technical leadership in SAP transformation projects, including S/4HANA migrations, cloud integrations, and legacy modernization.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring consistency with SAP best practices and enterprise architecture.
• Support project delivery through architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical governance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with functional leads across Sales, Logistics, Finance, and other domains to understand integration needs and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Engage with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to ensure IT services meet business expectations and strategic goals.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners for third-party integrations and technical support.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce development standards, integration protocols, and documentation practices across internal and external teams.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation for developments interfaces, and architecture decisions.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Promote adoption of SAP BTP services, event-driven architecture, and intelligent technologies.
• Drive automation, reusability, and modernization of legacy developments.
• Stay current with SAP innovations and industry trends, recommending strategic improvements.

Education and Professional Knowledge

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in SAP development and integration, with at least 3 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA ABAP development, Fiori/UI5, and integration tools (PI/PO, CPI, API Management).
• Proven experience in managing external delivery factories and outsourced development teams.
• Strong background in B2B and EDI integration (IDocs, XML, ANSI X12).
• Experience with SAP BTP, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% as required.

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About Clarios:

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