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"**Job Title:** Solution Architect - SAP S/4HANA Implementation **Location: **Chennai, India**Role Overview:**We are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in the successful design and delivery of our SAP S/4HANA transformation program This individual will be responsible for shaping the end-to-end architecture across business functions, ensuring that the solution meets business needs, integrates effectively across systems, and aligns with global IT standards Working alongside their counter part located in Europe The ideal candidate will have prior experience in multiple full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, strong understanding of FMCG industry processes, and the ability to collaborate across geographically distributed teams **Key Responsibilities:*** Define and own the overall SAP S/4HANA solution architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and program goals * Translate business requirements into scalable, robust, and integrated SAP solutions * Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, developers, and technical teams to validate architecture feasibility and impact * Provide guidance on best practices for SAP module integration, data modeling, and system design across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other key areas * Engage with the offshore team in India to support solution delivery and ensure architectural consistency * Lead technical design authority and participate in key architectural governance and decision-making forums * Oversee data migration strategy, integration planning, system landscape design, and security model alignment * Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and SAP recommended practices * Support testing, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization activities from an architecture standpoint **Required Qualifications & Experience:*** Minimum 8+ years of experience in SAP solution architecture, including at least 2 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations * Deep expertise across core SAP S/4 modules (e g , FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, etc ) and their integration touchpoints * Strong background in SAP best practices, data migration, system integration, and extensions using BTP or equivalent platforms * Experience in the FMCG industry or similar fast-paced, high-volume environments is highly desirable * Solid understanding of business process mapping and aligning SAP solutions accordingly * Proven ability to work effectively with remote/offshore delivery teams, particularly in India * Familiarity with integration tools and middleware (SAP PI/PO, CPI, etc ), cloud services, and non-SAP system landscapes * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of the organization **Certifications:*** SAP Certified Technology or Solution Architect credentials (preferred) * TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks (nice to have) * Relevant project management or agile delivery certification is a plus **Soft Skills:*** Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities * Highly collaborative with a consultative approach * Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills * Adaptable and able to thrive in a complex, fast-changing environment "
