Lead SuccessFactors Architect; Remote & Freelance
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
SDA
Full Time, Contract, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead SuccessFactors Architect (Remote & Freelance Opportunity)
About SDA
At SDA, we specialize in helping enterprises unlock the full value of the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). We do this through two complementary pillars:
Products:
We design and deliver innovative, user-centric solutions on SAP BTP, available on the SAP Store and trusted by leading enterprises.Services:
We provide SAP BTP consulting and advisory services, enabling clients to modernize their SAP landscapes, extend S/HANA, and embrace clean core principles.We are a lean, ambitious, and values-driven team committed to excellence, integrity, and customer success.
Role Summary
We are seeking a senior Success Factors Architect with deep expertise in Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP) to lead the design, integration, and optimization of time, absence, and payroll processes. In this role, you will be the primary SI-side authority, ensuring end-to-end alignment of EC ECP workflows, integrations, and data flows.
You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions that support complex global workforces. Enjoy autonomy in driving architectural decisions while providing strategic guidance, establishing best practices, and ensuring mission-critical Success Factors initiatives deliver operational excellence and measurable business value.
Candidates must be available full-time during the client’s business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end architecture and operational readiness for EC ECP time, absence, and payroll processes.Lead design and implementation of EC/ECP replication workflows, time valuation, absence processing, and payroll alignment across global workforce scenarios.Act as the primary SI-side authority on Success Factors architecture, collaborating directly with HR, Payroll, IT, and integration teams.Coordinate cross-functional teams across SAP HCM, Success Factors modules, Integration (CPI/Integration Center), Payroll, and third-party platforms.Drive and validate target-state architecture decisions, including data flows, integration patterns, configuration standards, and scalability best practices.Govern execution activities, including testing cycles, replication validation, configuration alignment, and payroll outcome verification.Ensure compliance with architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks, including structured documentation and knowledge transfer.Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and high-quality delivery.Serve as the primary interface between SDA, customer leadership, HR/Payroll stakeholders, and delivery partners.Provide hands-on guidance and strategic oversight to ensure scalable, maintainable, and supportable EC/ECP solutions.Qualifications
+ years of SAP HCM / Success Factors experience, with deep expertise in EC, ECP, Time, and Absence management.Proven experience delivering complex EC ECP architecture, integration, and payroll optimization projects across global workforces.Strong understanding of Success Factors best practices, configuration standards, and integration patterns (CPI/Integration Center, SAP HCM, payroll systems).Demonstrated ability to lead mission-critical architecture initiatives, testing cycles, and end-to-end process optimization.Proven track record of collaborating with executives, HR/Payroll stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, supportable solutions.Relevant certifications (SAP Success Factors, SAP HCM, or PMP) highly desirable.Experience with SAP reporting, monitoring, or analytics tools (, SAP Analytics Cloud, Reporting, or Process Intelligence) is a plus.Prior engagement in large-scale Success Factors transformations, stabilization, or architecture advisory roles is a strong advantage.Experience operating in global or complex workforce scenarios is an asset.Take the first step towards your new career by visiting our website and applying today!
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