Senior Technical Architect – SAP & Enterprise (non-SAP) Applications
23 hours ago
Coventry
Role Summary An experienced seasoned Senior Technical Architect with over 25+ years of SAP technical and functional expertise, to lead the architecture, design, transformation, modernization, and delivery of complex SAP and non-SAP enterprise solutions. This is a specialized role requiring deep SAP, non-SAP and integration expertise and significant oil and gas industry experience. The role is responsible for defining strategic technology roadmaps, architecting business-critical solutions, managing large-scale upgrade and migration programs, leading technology transformation initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise across SAP, SAP Clean-core methodology, Technology transformation, AWS implementation , AWS designing and implementation, middleware, cloud, integration, non-SAP and enterprise application landscapes including oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. Serve as the technical authority across multiple workstreams, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and future-ready solutions supporting critical business operations. --- Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design · Define and govern enterprise-wide architecture standards, principles, and technology roadmaps. · Design complex end-to-end IT solutions integrating SAP, non-SAP, cloud, middleware, and third-party platforms. · Lead architecture reviews and provide technical assurance for mission-critical business systems. · Develop future-state architectures aligned to business transformation objectives. · Act as the primary technical authority for enterprise application and integration landscapes. SAP Architecture Leadership · Provide technical leadership across SAP platforms including: o SAP HANA DBA, NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP PI/PO,SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP , Solution Manager, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA administrator, SAP Clean-core o Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. o AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimization o Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBA expertise · Define architecture strategies for SAP upgrades, migrations, cloud adoption, and platform modernization. · Lead SAP technical design activities across development, test, staging, and production environments. · Establish integration standards, governance frameworks, and security controls. SAP Functional & Business Process Expertise Provide technical and solution guidance across key SAP business domains, including: · Plant Maintenance (PM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Human Capital Management (HCM), SuccessFactors (SF), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Enterprise Asset Management, Customer and Partner Connections, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Ariba Procurement, Procurement & Supply Chain Processes Non-SAP Enterprise Application Architecture Provide architecture leadership and technical oversight for: · OpenText, SCADA Systems, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog (DPRS), Field Service Management (FSM), MRPS · Other operational technology and enterprise applications · Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBA Integration, Cloud & Middleware Leadership · Design and govern integration architectures across SAP and non-SAP applications. · Lead middleware and API-driven integration strategies using: o SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, Workato, REST APIs, SOAP Services o Event-driven integration frameworks · Architect hybrid cloud solutions utilizing SAP BTP and enterprise cloud technologies. · AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimization · Ensure integration solutions meet availability, performance, scalability, and security requirements. Technology Transformation & Modernization · Lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives involving: o SAP upgrades, SAP migrations, Datacentre transformations, Cloud migrations, SAP BTP adoption, OneApps / Mobile technology transformation, Platform modernization programs o Legacy application transformations o Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. · Define transformation roadmaps and migration strategies that minimize business disruption. · Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to support business objectives. Project & Program Leadership · Manage large, complex SAP and non-SAP technical projects from concept through delivery. · Lead cross-functional teams comprising architects, project managers, consultants, developers, and infrastructure specialists. · Provide executive-level reporting on risks, dependencies, architecture decisions, and delivery status. · Ensure successful delivery of multi-million-pound technology initiatives within agreed scope, budget, and timelines. Subject Matter Expertise · Act as the primary SME across SAP and non-SAP application landscapes. · Provide expert guidance on system performance, architecture optimization, security, integration, and operational resilience. · Support incident resolution and complex problem management activities. · Mentor architects, technical leads, and project teams. Stakeholder & Governance Management · Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners. · Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. · Present architecture strategies, design decisions, and investment recommendations to senior leadership and governance boards. --- Mandatory Skills & Experience Experience · 25+ years of seasoned SAP technical and functional SME with consulting SME level experience. · Extensive Experience working within highly regulated Oil and Gas industries and business-critical environments. · Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale SAP and non-SAP solutions. · Proven track record managing large transformation, upgrade, and migration programs. Technical Expertise SAP Technologies · SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Clean-core methodology · Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. SAP Functional Domains · PM, FICO, HCM, SuccessFactors with integration of SF based Payroll and S4HANA, OTC, EWM, Ariba Procurement Non-SAP Technologies · OpenText, SCADA/Telemetry, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog, FSM, DPRS, MRPS Integration Platforms · SAP PO, SAP CPI, Workato, API Management, Enterprise Middleware · Hybrid Cloud Integration --- Leadership Competencies · Strategic Thinking · Enterprise Architecture Governance, Technology Transformation Leadership · Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication · Vendor Management · Risk Management · Team Leadership and Mentoring --- Key Accountabilities · Own enterprise architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP domains. · Deliver architecture solutions enabling business growth, operational resilience, and digital transformation. · Lead upgrades, migrations, BTP adoption, cloud modernization, and OneApps transformation programs. · Serve as the recognized SME for SAP and enterprise application workstreams. · Design and govern complex IT solutions supporting critical operational and business services across Cadent's technology landscape.