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 connect non-SAP application.

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 be able to 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). This is a senior role and is critical in defining and executing the long term technical / integration landscape.

• Responsible for architecting, designing and helping to build innovative Retail solutions around SAP S/4
  
  HANA
• Partner with key stakeholders to transform business processes to improve key performance indicators (KPI) in the retail industry
• Help customer to define their digital roadmap
• Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate Retail system solutions
• Work with teams located across multiple geography
• 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 (BPML), 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 the application teams
• Contribute to knowledge base of the SAP Practice

• Must have excellent communication skills and adept with performing multi-disciplinary workshops comprising and 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/Integration Manager in Retail client
• Should be able to articulate and demonstrate S/4 functionalities including Fiori
• Knowledge of S/4
  
  HANA Best Practices, Enterprise Architecture
• Deep underrating of Integration of SAP and non-SAP components that typically exists in Retail landscape like CAR, POS, Warehouse Management Systems, Order Management Systems, etc.
• Conversant with Agile, Activate methodologies
• Deep understanding of integration with other systems like Hybris Commerce, Sales, Service, Marketing, Ariba, Hybris, Fieldglass, HANA Studio, Analytics is desired
• Must know processes and configurations in the at-least one area and working knowledge in other areas e.g., Direct Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management and its integration with each other
• Experience designing and improving business process and controls with deep business process re-engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate project goals and objectives, project 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
• Must be result-oriented and demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Ability to provide recommendations with regards to future business and solution opportunities

Primary Skill:
Client-Server, Processor, Workflow