Solution Architect

The Opportunity:
 

The Solution Architect is responsible for the design, integrity and quality of the SAP solution and of associated IS services delivered to Business, Support Functions and IS Technology domains. Responsible that the SAP solution/service provides the required functionality and meets the requirement of business. Collaborates with and contributes to project set-up and delivery as well as to service operations optimization. The Solution Architect is accountable for managing workstream interdependencies mainly but not restricted to the specific End-to-End Stream. 
 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Supports validation and prioritization of incoming business demand in collaboration with Project owners, business function and unit as well with the relevant IS Business Analyst, IS Service Manager, IS Application Manager and/or Global IS Domain Architect.
• Be responsible for translating the functional design into functional and technical specifications, review and sign off the functional and technical use case specifications.
• Communicate the technical specifications to the developers.
• Joining unit testing and support on UAT testing and defect resolution.
• Managing the transport request and its status update until release to Production system.
• Formulate rules, principles and guidelines to guide the development of technical solutions.
• Determine non-functional requirements and ensure service/ solution operation standards are
  considered accordingly.
• Keeps knowledge up to date regarding new and emerging SAP technology and SAP industry
  practices, bringing learning into HE; all within in the scope of the relevant SAP solutions.
• Collaborates with users in projects and problem management to maintain, develop and deploy
  the best feasible and most- cost efficient SAP solutions/services for the business.
• Ensures solution documentation and training material are well maintained and created.
• Consults the users to identify and learn about current procedures and to clarify further
  requirements.
• Supports the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of all SAP processes
  related to SAP S/4 HANA EWM, IM and LE.
• Provides guidance to IS project management and IS delivery unit team in how to utilize SAP
  application/solution standards (e.g. SAP) effectively.
• Provides support to temporary work teams, guiding and monitoring task completion, sharing
  expert knowledge and advice with/without carrying line responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
   

Your background:
 

• Should have Master’s/bachelor’s degree in of Engineering in Computer science (preferred) or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience within Information Technology industry where 8+ years of
  solution architecture experience across various IT areas with focus in the areas of S/4 Haha system,
  particularly & 5+ years of solution architecture experience of global projects in your domain of
  expertise.
• Minimum 3+ years of team lead experience coordinating onsite & offshore teams (Functional & ABAP
  up to 20 persons).
• Practical implementation experience with integration software/tools: BizTalk and/or MuleSoft.
  Certification in S/4 HANA, and/or other SAP Solutions.
• SAP ABAP programming and SAP ALE- IDOC experience (preferred).
• International work experience in different countries/ cultures.
• Proven experience implementing SAP best practices, especially for smooth transition for carving out a
  business division from current SAP landscape to a different one.
• Highly adept at bridging, translating and integrating business with IT, and converting business
  requirements into IT solutions.
• Ability to provide leadership to ensure effective solutions that drive business value are created and
  implemented, in an environment of virtual teams.
• Awareness of latest technology, developments and offerings from SAP and their future direction.
  Able to sort through complex issues and make timely decisions.
• Ability to generate new ideas, challenge status quo, take risks, support change and foster innovation.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.