SAP IS Retail Tech Architect

SAP Retail Technical/ Integration Architect

SAP Retail Technical / Integration Architect is responsible for creating and delivering a cohesive solution across multiple modules of SAP and connecting non‑SAP applications. The candidate must have deep expertise in SAP IS Retail module and working knowledge in multiple SAP modules like FI, MM/WM, SD, PP etc. The candidate should design the integration architecture in conjunction with SAP Functional Leads and technical integration development leads using SAP CPI (BTP) technology and recommend alternatives to resolve conflicts between business requirements and out‑of‑the‑box best practices.

The ideal candidate will have led a team to design and implement S4/HANA CPI/BTP integration experience with Manhattan WMS & Sterling OMS (as well as other retail/financial related solutions).

• Architect, design and help build innovative retail solutions around SAP S/4
  
  HANA
• Partner with stakeholders to transform business processes and improve key performance indicators in the retail industry
• Help customer define their digital roadmap
• Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate retail system solutions
• Work with teams located across multiple geographies
• Identify, interpret, validate and document customer requirements including the facilitation of workshops to collect business requirements
• Lead business requirements discussions with customer to implement S/4
  
  HANA solution
• Provide strong technical understanding of the product with the ability to discuss and demonstrate the full platform and how it may be configured to meet a customer’s business needs
• Understand the SAP Retail roadmap for S/4
  
  HANA and become a trusted advisor for clients in driving their S/4
  
  HANA adoption
• Review project deliverables (e.g. benefits realization strategy, to‑be functional requirements, enterprise structure, business process master list, business process design document) to ensure they meet project objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives, business personnel, SME and a network of professional organizations or affiliations
• Estimate total effort for all application teams
• Contribute to the knowledge base of the SAP Practice

• Excellent communication skills and adept at conducting multi‑disciplinary workshops comprising both business and technical roles
• Over 18 years of overall SAP implementation and support experience
• At least 4+ years in S/4
  
  HANA implementation experience with 2+ years as Technical/Solution Architect or Integration Manager in a retail client
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate S/4 functionalities including Fiori
• Knowledge of S/4
  
  HANA best practices and enterprise architecture
• Deep understanding of integration of SAP and non‑SAP components typically found in the retail landscape such as CAR, POS, warehouse management systems, order management systems, etc.
• Conversant with Agile and Activate methodologies
• Deep understanding of integration with other systems such as Hybris Commerce, Sales, Service, Marketing, Ariba, Hybris, Fieldglass, HANA Studio, Analytics
• Knowledge of processes and configurations in at least one area with working knowledge of other areas such as direct procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehouse management and their integration
• Experience designing and improving business processes and controls with deep business process re‑engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate project goals, status and deliverables with senior executives
• Extensive understanding and expertise in the retail sector
• Profound understanding of retail business processes
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects concurrently
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others
• Result‑oriented and demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Ability to provide recommendations regarding future business and solution opportunities

Primary Skill:
Client‑Server, Processor, Workflow