We are seeking a highly strategic and seasoned SAP Technical Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of cutting edge SAP technical landscapes. This pivotal role requires an individual with active baseline or higher AGSVA security clearance to drive comprehensive SAP strategy, ensure robust alignment with enterprise goals, and champion technical innovation across our SAP ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in advanced SAP solutions and a proven history of leading complex architectural initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Architecture and Leadership
- Define, develop, and govern the organisation's comprehensive SAP technical architecture, ensuring full alignment with business objectives and stringent regulatory mandates.
- Offer expert strategic counsel to senior executive leadership on SAP architecture, roadmaps, and future-state design for informed decision-making.
2. Technical Design and Execution
- Architect secure, high-performing, and scalable SAP environments, strictly adhering to industry best practices and global standards.
- Design and deploy advanced SAP solutions to significantly enhance core business processes and operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain critical SAP technical documentation, including blueprints, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
3. Security, Risk, and Compliance Management
- Proactively identify, analyse, and mitigate technical risks associated with all SAP implementations and ongoing operations.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to all relevant security standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks, including familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIST guidelines.
4. Project Oversight and Delivery Excellence
- Provide strong technical leadership for complex, large-scale SAP projects, guaranteeing successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery of technical solutions.
- Collaborate seamlessly with IT teams, business stakeholders, and third-party partners to successfully meet project objectives.
5. Team Mentorship and Development
- Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of senior SAP technical specialists, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on continuous technical excellence.
- Offer advanced guidance and technical oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable SAP solutions.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Partner with executive stakeholders to translate complex business needs into practical and effective SAP technical solutions.
- Masterfully articulate intricate SAP concepts to both technical experts and non-technical audiences, including the executive and board levels.
7. Innovation and Thought Leadership
- Maintain up-to-date expertise on the latest SAP trends, emerging technologies, and architectural best practices.
- Champion and drive the adoption of innovative SAP methodologies and technologies to maximise business value.
Essential Qualifications and Expertise
Mandatory Security Clearance
- Active baseline or higher AGSVA security clearance (NV1) is a strict requirement for this position.
Technical and Experience Profile
- Extensive, demonstrable experience as an SAP Technical Architect, specialising in the design and implementation of advanced, complex SAP technical architectures.
- In-depth expertise across key SAP platforms, including SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP Cloud Technologies.
- Deep foundational knowledge of SAP technical architecture principles, best practices, and security services.
- Proficiency with advanced SAP tools such as SAP Solution Manager and SAP Fiori.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Solution Architect, SAP Certified Technology Associate).
Professional Skills
- Exceptional leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders across all organisational tiers.
- Outstanding analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required; additional languages are a plus.
This is a senior opportunity for an SAP Technical Architect ready to assume strategic leadership and implement advanced technical architectures that directly impact our organisational mission.
If you possess the required AGSVA clearance, deep SAP technical expertise, and a passion for driving architectural innovation, we encourage you to apply.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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