Solution Architect

Job Summary

SAP Basis Architect

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP Lifecycle Management Coordination

• Coordinate and manage SAP system lifecycle activities including system refreshes, upgrades, and migrations.
• Support application owners in prioritizing and planning SAP application, operating system (OS), and database (DB) upgrade activities.
• Develop and maintain

  system landscape overviews

  and

  interface diagrams

  .
• Track and manage SAP system lifecycle progress and provide remediation plans where necessary.

2. SAP System Refresh Coordination

• Lead and coordinate SAP system refresh activities, ensuring timely execution in alignment with business needs and IT infrastructure.
• Work closely with Service Delivery Managers and application owners to ensure the smooth execution of system refreshes.

3. SAP Disaster Recovery Coordination

• Oversee SAP and non-SAP systems disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Ensure recovery plans are in place and validated regularly, and manage escalations in case of deviations.

4. Enterprise Architecture Support

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to assess and align enterprise architecture with current and future business requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of

  heatmaps

  related to system upgrades and technical refresh activities.

5. Management Presentations & Reporting

• Prepare

  decision slides

  and communicate the current situation and remediation plans to senior management.
• Present complex technical information clearly and concisely in regular status meetings with stakeholders.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work in close collaboration with service owners, cross-functional teams, and other members of the ETO team.
• Function as a backup and support for other team members when needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's

  or

  Master's degree

  in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience

  in a comparable SAP Basis or IT infrastructure management role.
• Proven experience with

  SAP upgrade project planning and execution

  .

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of

  SAP lifecycle management

  ,

  SAP system refreshes

  , and

  disaster recovery processes

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  SAP roadmaps

  ,

  operating system

  and

  database version upgrades

  .
• Strong technical background in

  SAP Basis administration

  or

  Infrastructure administration

  .
• Experience with

  IT service support processes

  and adherence to

  SLAs

  .
• Familiarity with

  SAP ERP

  ,

  Microsoft Office tools

  (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel), and

  ServiceNOW

  .

Key Competencies

• Analytical and conceptual skills

  for evaluating and designing complex SAP system landscapes.

• Excellent communication skills

  (both written and verbal) in

  English

  , with the ability to present to management and stakeholders clearly.

• Organizational and presentation talents

  to deliver high-quality presentations and project reports.

• Intercultural competence

  for working with global, cross-functional teams.

• Self-driven and flexible

  ; able to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Team player

  with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.