Position: SAP Solution Architect
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (February/March 2026)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: East Midlands, UK (Hybrid)
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of end-to-end SAP solutions within a complex enterprise landscape. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, shaping SAP architectures that align with business strategy while ensuring robust, scalable delivery. You will work closely with senior business stakeholders, enterprise architects, delivery teams, and SAP specialists, providing architectural leadership across SAP programmes and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* SAP Solution Architecture
Define, design, and govern SAP solution architectures across a broad SAP landscape, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise standards.
* End-to-End Design Ownership
Produce and maintain architectural flows, solution designs, and option assessments covering both functional and non-functional requirements.
* Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and IT stakeholders, clearly presenting architectural options, recommendations, and trade-offs to varied audiences.
* Delivery Enablement
Work independently to drive architectural decisions through to handover, supporting delivery teams with clear guidance and design intent.
* Architecture Governance
Review solution designs and builds to ensure alignment with the overall SAP and integration architecture.
* Technical Leadership
Provide expert guidance on SAP best practices and integration patterns, supporting consistent and high-quality solution delivery.
* Technology Evaluation
Assess and recommend SAP technologies and tools that enhance capability and future-readiness.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong working relationships across IT, architecture, and business teams to ensure joined-up solutions.
Key Skills
* Extensive experience as an SAP Solution Architect on large-scale SAP programmes.
* Broad functional SAP knowledge across modules such as FI, MM, SD, Logistics, BW, and related SAP solutions.
* Proven ability to operate autonomously and lead solution design with minimal oversight.
* Strong experience engaging and influencing senior business stakeholders.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
* Solid track record of delivering SAP solutions from design through to delivery handover.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK based and holds a valid right to work status.