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# IT Solution Architect

- **Company:** Lonza, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), System Configuration, Data Migration, SAP Implementation, SAP Project System, IT Architecture, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3024495553-2

## About the Role

* Master's degree in IT Architecture, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
 * 10+ years of IT architecture experience with a strong focus on ERP platforms and business process transformation.
 * Proven experience leading or supporting at least one full-cycle SAP implementation.
 * Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly within Management Accounting, Product Costing, Controlling, and Financial Reporting processes.
 * Experience with process mapping, data migration, and SAP system configuration.
 * Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
 * Willingness to travel based on project requirements, with more frequent travel expected during the first year of implementation activities.

## Description

You will play a key role connecting Lonza, our customers, and patients. As a Principal Program Manager, you will ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

The IT Solution Architect plays a critical role in driving the IT architecture within the A2D stream, that integrate with S/4HANA to optimize business processes.

What you will get:

 * An agile career and dynamic working culture.
 * An inclusive and ethical workplace.
 * Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
 * Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
 * Access to Lonza's global benefits program.

What you will do:

 * Design, implement, and optimize SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting Management Accounting processes, including Product Costing, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, and Cost Management.
 * Partner with Finance, Controlling, Digital, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable, standardized, and business-aligned technology solutions.
 * Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical capabilities, ensuring solutions meet both operational and strategic objectives.
 * Lead solution architecture discussions, provide technical guidance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
 * Drive innovation and operational excellence through the adoption of best practices and standardized SAP S/4HANA solutions.
 * Support process mapping, data migration, system configuration, and the successful delivery of transformation initiatives.
 * Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to improve product costing transparency, reporting quality, and business decision-making.