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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Domain Architect Shape+ - **Company:** DHL - **Location:** Bonn, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Data Governance, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP HANA, SAP Implementation, Toolchain, RISE with SAP, Integration Frameworks, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/debd721dbe91f74b8fa50e6f410aad41d1 ## About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced and communicative professional who brings: * Extensive experience (5+ years) in large-scale finance or ERP transformation programs * Ability to see the big picture, mapping business capabilities to system components and ensuring architectural traceability * Deep understanding of SAP ecosystems, third-party integrations, and legacy systems, with a strong grasp of functional architecture principles * Experience designing solutions for both SAP/4 HANA Private and Public Cloud environments * Proven experience in SaaS transformation projects, including working with SaaS vendors and adapting to new operating models * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience in engaging with external suppliers and cross-functional teams * A structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset and proven project management capabilities in leading SAP implementation projects * Fluency in English; German is a plus ## Description Join our dynamic, globally connected Finance IT team for our SHAPE+ transformation program and help shape the future of financial systems and processes at DHL. We are driven, curious and highly delivery oriented, operating in a highly visible, dynamic project environment. Your tasks as IT Domain Architect Shape+ As IT Domain Architect Shape+, you will be a key contributor to one of our most strategic IT initiatives: a comprehensive finance transformation program. This program is centered in the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA Private & Public Cloud for Finance. 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