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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager, ERP Architecture - **Company:** Johnson & Johnson - **Location:** New Brunswick, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, User Authentication, Code Review, Data Infrastructure, Software Design Patterns, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, IDoc, IT Management, SAP ERP, Open Data Protocol, Performance Tuning, Release Management, SuccessFactors, Salesforce.Com, SAP ABAP, SAP (Applications), SAP GRC, SAP Security, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, BlackLine Transaction Matching, Generative AI, SAP Business Technology Platform, HybridCloud, Togaf, Sap Fiori, SAPBasis, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Sap Extended Warehouse Management, Multiplatform, Api Management - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3392083990&tx=ZT1817TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldrequired * Master's degree or MBA preferred, * 10+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture, includingdemonstratedexperience leading architecture teams or major architecture programs * Hands on and leadership experience with one or more of the following: * SAPABAP -Stronghands ondevelopment experience across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, in RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Workflows) * SAP Security - Strong hands-onexpertisewith SAP GRC Access Control, including Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Access Request Management (ARM), Business Role Management (BRM)and Emergency Access Management (EAM/Firefighter). * SAP BASIS - Stronghands onexperience planning,deliveringand administering SAP S/4 HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP, across hybrid cloud platform landscapes. * SAP Integration BTP / IS - Lead integration development and architecture across SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SuccessFactors, Ariba, EWM, TM, GTS, IBP, Concur, Salesforce and other enterprise platforms. * Lead teams and SIpartners;provide technical governance, code reviews, estimation, designauthorityand mentoring. * Strong experience with production support, critical incident management, performance tuning, root-causeanalysisand release management across 24×7 global SAP environments. * Excellent collaboration with SAP functional leads, enterprise architects, business stakeholders, QA/Validation,Infrastructureand global IT leadership. * Deepexpertisein enterprise application architecture and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms), including large-scale, multi-platform integration * Proventrack recorddefining ERP strategy and roadmaps and driving enterprise-wide architecture standards and governance * Experience leading complex, global ERPimplementationsor transformations end to end * Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder management skills across senior business and IT audiences * Ability to influence executive-level technology and investment decisions Preferred * Experience with globalS/4 implementations or transformations * Experience with SAP BTP, Integration Suite, Fiori/UI5 and REST/OData services is highly desirable. * Experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, SAP BTP and Joule/Generative AI enablement * Strong knowledge of API Management, REST/OData/SOAP, IDoc, RFC/BAPIand event-driven integration. * Experience managing SAP security integration with SAP BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Identity Authentication/Identity Provisioning and enterprise IAM/SSO platforms. * Understanding ofGxP, CSV/CSA, audit trails, electronic records, changecontroland validated SAP environments within Pharma/Medical Device. * Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare or medical technology * Exposure to enterprise security, compliance, and governance frameworks * Experience managing vendors or delivery partners * Experience in a separation, spin-off, carve-out, or M&A technology environment, * Language: Englishrequired * Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel * Certifications: ERP platform certifications (e.g., SAP), TOGAF, or cloud certifications preferred, Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Cost Management, Creating Purpose, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management ## Description Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. This role will plan, design build, and govern in shaping and delivering the multi-instance SAP application landscape including ECC and S/4 as DePuy Synthes separates from JnJ to become a stand alone organization. We are looking for an SAP platform leader to manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit. This role will be responsible to partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to align ERP/SAP architecture with business processes, enabling operational efficiency, innovation, and growth. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology direction and contribute to a modern, connected digital ecosystem including AI. We are looking for experienced SAP platform professionals with one or more of the following skill sets: * SAP Basis * SAP Security * SAP ABAP Development * SAP BTPandIS Integration, * Manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition period, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit. * Own and drive the enterprise ERP architecture strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise technology standards, and the company's separation and standalone objectives * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ERP and enterprise application architects, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations * Establish and govern architectural standards, principles, and design patterns across the ERP and enterprise application landscape * Partner with senior business and IT stakeholders to translate strategicobjectivesinto scalable, integrated ERP architecture solutions * Direct the design and integration of ERP systems with other enterprise platforms, ensuring compatibility and interoperability across systems, technologies, and data environments * Provide architectural governance and oversight across programs,reviewingand approving designs to ensure security, compliance, and performance standards are met * Lead build-vs-buy and technology selection decisions; evaluate current systems and recommend modernization, consolidation, ornew technologyinvestments * Manage relationships with vendors, system integrators, and managed service providers, including oversight of delivery quality and adherence to architecture standards * Contribute to technology budgeting, resource planning, and prioritization of the ERP investment portfolio * Champion adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, integration, and analytics platforms) tooptimizeERP capabilities and enterprise operations * Establish andmaintainenterprise architecture documentation, reference models, and governance forums for ERP systems * Provide escalation leadership for complex system integration and performance issues across the enterprise ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)