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SAP Platform Architect

SAP Platform Architect

Thames Water • Reading,South East,UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description
As a SAP Platform Architect, you will play a key role within the Digital and IT Architecture team at Thames Water, supporting the development and delivery of technology strategies and architectural designs across multiple platforms and domains. Working closely with IT leadership, Enterprise Domain Architects, Solution Architects, and Product and Programme teams, you will help ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business objectives and delivered in a consistent, governed, and strategic manner across the organisation.

This role contributes to Thames Water’s digital transformation by translating business strategy into coherent technology strategies and roadmaps, enabling innovation, resilience, and operational effectiveness. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure architectural designs are delivered effectively while maintaining high standards of governance, documentation, and communication.

What you’ll be doing as a SAP Platform Architect
  • Engage with IT leaders, Enterprise Domain Architects, Solution Architects, and Product and Programme teams to develop and align technology strategies with business objectives.
  • Own and manage the strategy and roadmap for one or more technology domains, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Translate business direction and desired outcomes into coherent and actionable technology strategies.
  • Govern and oversee technical designs required to deliver change across multiple technology platforms.
  • Act as lead architect on initiatives within your assigned technology domain where required.
  • Develop and maintain accurate architectural models within the Enterprise Repository.
  • Create and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for relevant technology domains.
  • Provide guidance and support to product and project teams on architectural best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate strategies, roadmaps, and architectural decisions.
  • Contribute to the architecture community by promoting knowledge sharing and demonstrating thought leadership.
  • Provide architectural recommendations and contribute to governance forums and decision-making processes.
  • Ensure engineering teams adhere to governance processes and architectural standards.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and industry trends.
Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading.
Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role
  • Strong experience in Technical or Enterprise Architecture with a focus on technology platforms.
  • Ability to consult across a broad range of technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions to drive business outcomes.
  • Experience working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to align technology with business goals.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence decision-making.
  • Good organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
Technical experience and skills
  • Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform.
  • Knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP Utilities, SAP C4C, and SAP BW/4HANA.
  • Familiarity with SAP Integration software and integration architectures.
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one technology domain relevant to enterprise environments.
  • Ability to design, govern, and document technical architectures and solutions.
Desirable qualifications and experience
  • Experience in strategic planning and developing technology strategies and roadmaps.
  • Experience across multiple technology domains with ownership of associated roadmaps.
  • Experience working with stakeholders across complex organisations.
  • Experience in portfolio management and technology strategy development.
  • Experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration or SAP Integration Suite.
  • Experience migrating from legacy SAP applications to cloud and SaaS solutions.
  • Experience with SAP cloud applications such as Ariba and SuccessFactors.
Desirable technical skills and qualifications
  • Understanding and practical use of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate.
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary between £80,000 and £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team
Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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