SAP / ERP Solutions Architect

new tools and technology to help modernize their current on-prem operational data store. This work plays a critical role in supporting key institutional initiatives such as enabling real-time analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and enhanced operational efficiency.

This role will be critical in transformation of their legacy data environment into a modern, cloud-native architecture. In concert with institutional knowledge experts and ERP implementation planner and integrators, you will define the data strategy, standards, and blueprints for migrating and integrating high-volume operational data into a new platform, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across the enterprise.

• *5+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data modernization, and cloud-based data solutions.
• Extensive experience implementing solutions with at least one or more of the following: Snowflake, Databricks, and/or SAP data platforms (S/4HANA, Datasphere, etc)
• Proven experience as a senior data architect or equivalent, with demonstrated leadership on large-scale architecture projects.
• Proven work experience in designing and implementing complex data architecture, with significant experience in data warehousing, and large-scale data modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of major cloud platforms and their native data services.
• Extensive data migration experience from on-prem to cloud systems and cloud to cloud.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, ERP functional consultants, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of presenting architecture decisions to executive leadership.
• Experience with leading a team and providing technical direction to personnel for a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must have the ability to work with many team members across multiple disciplines.
• US Citizenship is required., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with SAP BDC (Business Data Cloud), SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), and Integration Suite.
• Lead architectural decisions around data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouses, ETL/ELT, streaming architecture).
• Experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive data catalog to improve data discovery and governance.
• Experience with big data technologies and machine learning concepts.
• ERP certification or training (e.g., SAP Data Architect, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Integration).
• Experience implementing or supporting data governance programs, especially in ERP environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements relevant to ERP data (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Active (or recent) Q clearance is a plus but not required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related discipline, along with 12 years of experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications are a plus.