SAP Architect

Overview

Base pay range

Location: London - 3 days onsite per week

Duration: 5 year program

Role Overview

My client, a global leader in the FMCG sector, is seeking an accomplished Enterprise Solution Architect to drive a major SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation programme. This role demands deep technical and strategic expertise in data architecture, migration, and integration, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-entity transformations.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring the successful delivery of a Bluefield or hybrid migration, while embedding compliance, scalability, and innovation into every stage of the transformation.

Responsibilities

• 1. End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Transformation Leadership
• Lead the architecture design and execution across strategy, design, migration, deployment, and post-go-live support phases.
• Define and own the target architecture for ECC * S/4HANA transition (Bluefield methodology preferred).
• Embed RISE with SAP, Clean Core principles, and Fit-to-Standard methodologies into the program.
• Oversee global, multi-country, multi-entity implementations, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives.
• 1. Data Architecture & Migration Strategy
• Develop and execute comprehensive data migration strategies-including archiving, carve-out, and retention frameworks.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as SAP Data Services, SAP ILM, OpenText, and other ETL platforms.
• Balance performance, cost, and compliance while ensuring data integrity and traceability throughout the migration lifecycle.
• 1. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Ensure all architecture and migration decisions align with GDPR, SOx, and local fiscal and statutory regulations.
• Build compliance-by-design into data models, retention rules, and audit processes.
• Partner with risk and legal teams to proactively address regulatory requirements in system and data design.
• 1. Stakeholder Leadership & Governance
• Chair architecture boards, design authorities, and cross-functional working groups.
• Influence and engage C-level executives and senior business stakeholders to drive consensus on complex architectural decisions.
• Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and direction across business, functional, and technical teams.
• Govern solution design to maintain architectural integrity, consistency, and quality across workstreams.
• 1. Technical Breadth & Innovation
• Provide architectural oversight across SAP BTP, Fiori/UI5, Integration Suite (CPI, PI/PO), custom code remediation, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies within the SAP ecosystem to drive business value.
• Champion innovation by aligning SAP’s evolving roadmap (e.g., AI/ML, Sustainability, Digital Manufacturing) with business priorities.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of SAP extensibility frameworks, event-driven architectures, and API-led integrations.

Requirements

• 2-3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations, including at least one major ECC to S/4HANA migration (Bluefield experience advantageous).
• Proven track record as an S/4HANA Solution or Enterprise Architect on large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise in data migration, integration, and data architecture within SAP landscapes.
• Deep understanding of SAP migration tools and methodologies.
• FMCG industry experience is highly desirable-especially across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and governance skills.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Technology Architect, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect (preferred).
• Willingness to work 2-3 days onsite in London.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• 2-3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations, including at least one major ECC to S/4HANA migration (Bluefield experience advantageous).
• Proven track record as an S/4HANA Solution or Enterprise Architect on large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise in data migration, integration, and data architecture within SAP landscapes.
• Deep understanding of SAP migration tools and methodologies.
• FMCG industry experience is highly desirable-especially across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and governance skills.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Technology Architect, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect (preferred).
• Willingness to work 2-3 days onsite in London.