SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect

Role Overview

SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect - Permanent

Location: Home-based with travel to client sites

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be British nationals and eligible to obtain or currently hold UK Security Clearance (SC). Eligibility requires UK residency for the last five years, without extended periods abroad (no more than three months at a time).

An experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect is required to lead the design, integration, and delivery of SAP solutions across complex, large-scale transformation programmes. The role focuses on shaping end-to-end SAP architectures aligned to business strategy, with a strong emphasis on S/4HANA transformations across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and cloud-based extensions.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Solution Architect will work closely with senior client stakeholders, programme leadership, and delivery teams to define scalable, modular, and future-ready SAP landscapes. The role also contributes to go-to-market activities, architecture governance, and pre-sales solutioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end SAP solution architectures across Finance (FI/CO), Logistics (MM/SD), Manufacturing (PP/QM), and Procurement (Ariba, P2P).
• Lead architecture design for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition programmes.
• Translate business objectives into SAP-aligned solution designs, process models, and integration architectures.
• Collaborate with functional, technical, data, and integration teams to ensure cohesive, scalable, and traceable solutions.
• Engage with client-side architects, business sponsors, and delivery partners to guide SAP roadmap decisions and provide solution assurance.
• Drive adoption of SAP innovations such as Fiori UX, SAP BTP, Embedded Analytics, and Cloud Integration.
• Provide architecture governance across projects, including design reviews, change control, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal solution assets, standards, and knowledge development.
• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations and digital transformation trends to inform future SAP strategy.

Required Experience

• Extensive SAP consulting experience with strong cross-functional knowledge across core SAP modules.
• Proven experience leading or owning solution architecture on at least two SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes (Greenfield and/or Brownfield).
• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA and modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM, or HR.
• Hands-on experience defining target-state architectures, business process maps, interface specifications, and deployment models.
• Demonstrated delivery of SAP programmes across sectors such as Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Defence, or the Public Sector.
• Conceptual knowledge of SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and deployment strategies.
• Functional depth in at least two SAP domains (e.g. Finance and Logistics, or Manufacturing and Procurement).
• Strong architecture and design documentation skills (e.g. ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX, or equivalent tools).
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement at CIO/CTO level.
• Solid understanding of data migration, analytics, and testing approaches within SAP programmes.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused, with experience working in hybrid delivery models.

Methodologies & Tools

• SAP Activate methodology for roadmap definition and deployment planning.
• Experience using tools such as SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, and design traceability platforms.
• Exposure to TOGAF, enterprise architecture principles, and agile delivery models is advantageous.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• SAP S/4HANA certification in Finance, Logistics, or Architecture is preferred.
• TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure) are beneficial.

What’s Offered

The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile SAP transformation programmes within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Benefits typically include:

• A flexible benefits package with options such as additional annual leave, private medical cover, dental, and travel insurance.
• Access to employee discount programmes across travel, dining, and entertainment.
• Ongoing professional development through complex SAP programmes and structured training opportunities.
• A flexible working model that supports in-person collaboration alongside individual work styles and wellbeing.

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