Senior IT Architect - SAP (Project Architect)

Are you ready to drive large-scale SAP transformation programs and influence enterprise-wide architecture decisions? Trissential is partnering with a forward-thinking client to hire a Senior IT Architect - SAP who will play a critical role in shaping the future of complex SAP ecosystems. This is more than a project role-this is your opportunity to own architecture strategy, guide modernization efforts, and make a lasting impact across a large enterprise landscape What’s in It for You?

• Strategic Impact - Influence enterprise SAP architecture, roadmaps, and cross-platform integrations
• High-Visibility Role - Work directly with business leaders, engineering teams, and vendors on critical initiatives
• Innovation Focus - Lead modernization efforts including ECC to S/4HANA transitions and SAP BTP adoption
• Career Advancement - Expand into enterprise architecture leadership and governance forums
• Collaborative Culture - Partner with top talent across engineering, security, and business domains

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient SAP architecture solutions aligned with business outcomes
• Lead end-to-end technical implementations across application, integration, data, infrastructure, and security layers
• Govern architecture standards, ensuring compliance across initiatives and managing necessary exceptions
• Drive SAP modernization, including ECC-to-S/4HANA migration strategies and integration transformation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, infrastructure, and security) to align solutions with enterprise direction
• Evaluate and mitigate technical, operational, and integration risks within SAP and surrounding ecosystems
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, and audit requirements
• Influence architecture roadmaps, patterns, and standards across integration, data, and platform domains
• Partner with vendors and system integrators to ensure delivery excellence and technology alignment
• Improve application landscape health by identifying redundancies and modernization opportunities

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 8+ years of IT experience in large, complex environments

• 8+ years of solution architecture experience across application, data, integration, and security domains
• 6+ years of SAP architecture and delivery experience across multiple workstreams
• Deep expertise in SAP, SAP BTP, and enterprise architecture practices
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise SAP solutions
• Strong knowledge of SAP integrations (APIs, middleware, event-driven, batch/file-based integrations)
• Experience leading architectural governance and participating in review boards
• Ability to drive technical decisions and influence stakeholders across all levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with ECC to S/4HANA migration programs
• Background in Energy, Utilities, or other asset-intensive industries
• Familiarity with TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience in SAP Plant Maintenance, Work Management, or Asset Management domains
• Exposure to integration modernization strategies and cloud-based SAP ecosystems

Education & Certifications You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• Relevant SAP or architecture certifications (preferred but not mandatory)
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification (nice to have)

2.92.9 out of 5 stars Denver, CO Hybrid work $71 - $81 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance, At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on enterprise-critical systems while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• Competitive Compensation - $71-$81 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off - Offers paid time away from work
• Hybrid Work Model - Work onsite three days per week in Denver or Minneapolis
• Career Development - Access to enterprise-scale projects and architecture leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture - Work with collaborative teams focused on innovation and continuous improvement