SAP Solution Architect

We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded SAP Solution Architect to join our Life Sciences team. As a Solution Architect, you will lead the definition of solution architecture for S/4HANA based transformation programs, addressing critical dimensions of business processes, data & analytics, applications, and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in business development and pre-sales activities, including proposals and responses to RFPs and RFIs.
• Lead the definition of the Solution Architecture of challenging IT/business transformation projects in the Life Sciences industry, predominantly SAP-based.
• Ensure that technical solutions, platforms, and systems satisfy business requirements and future needs.
• Develop and implement an enterprise roadmap for SAP S/4HANA and a suite of new solutions, including leadership of the ERP non-functional roadmap and related enterprise-wide integration requirements.
• Provide digital capabilities to enhance and transform the business and to enable new business models.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical solutions for focus areas such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Leonardo, SAP Cloud Platform, digital platforms, Cloud Integration, API Management, AI, Advanced Analytics, and IoT.
• Ensure a well-structured and defined solution architecture framework, delivering to time, cost, and quality and within budget.
• Ensure adherence to solution governance and enterprise architecture principles and standards.
• Lead and participate in key governance forums, including Architecture Review Boards, Program Boards, Change Control Boards, and Integration Management meetings.
• Proactively manage, monitor, and report on the identification, impact, dependencies, risks, mitigations, and implementation status of solution architecture topics and areas for improvement; and own the resolution of solution architecture issues.
• Liaise with 3rd party providers and vendors as needed.
• Manage internal consulting resources, 3rd party provider resources, and contract resources.

Requirements:

• Superior client interaction skills, ability to build trusted relationships to design and implement solutions for transformation programs jointly with clients.
• Ability to inspire, convince, and influence to gain buy-in from senior business management and stakeholders.
• Superior problem management skills (problem identification, structuring, resolution) and moderation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraints.
• Ability to collaborate within the Firm and to leverage existing resources.
• Superior team leadership skills, proven through project leadership positions in previous roles, with experience of establishing high-performing teams and an interest in developing team members.
• Extensive work experience in a consulting company, working in large-scale SAP transformation programs.
• Extensive work experience in the Life Sciences industry, profound know-how of Life Sciences challenges and business dynamics, and of validation implications for SAP program delivery.
• Proven delivery capability for large-scale SAP-based transformation programs within and outside of Life Sciences.
• Practical application of project management life cycle principles and methodologies (SAP Activate, including key concepts like Model Company, SAP Value Lifecycle Management etc.).
• Experience with solution and enterprise architecture frameworks and models (e.g. TOGAF).
• Considerable SAP solution architecture and enterprise architecture experience, familiar with typical solution challenges in a large-scale transformation program.
• Demonstrated skills in executing an Agile-based design and delivery approach.
• Ideally experienced in process analysis and business process design approaches.
• Solid understanding of major business processes along the value chain in the Life Sciences industry.
• Solid understanding of major data objects and SAP enterprise structures.
• Solid understanding of a range of SAP applications, including S/4HANA, e.g. BW4HANA, Ariba, IBP, MDG, etc.
• Solid understanding of applying technologies like Cloud, APIs, AI, and IoT as part of SAP Life Sciences solutions.
• Experience in delivering SAP using a value-driven transformation approach.
• Willingness to travel extensively in Europe and ability to work within a European environment is essential.

Benefits:

• Learning & Development - you will be a part of Poland's exceptional Health and Life Sciences team where you will have an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and industry leaders.
• Being a part of a growing team that tackles exciting and diverse challenges.
• Attractive salary package and bonuses based on your skillset.
• MultiKafeteria - you can choose MultiSport or gift cards every month or whatever you need to make you happy.
• Work From Home (Must be based in Poland).
• UoP – Umowa o prace, standard contract.
• Private Healthcare Plan.
• Pension Plans.
• Life Assurance.
• Team initiatives and events