Enterprise Solution Architect – SAP S/4HANA Transformation (FMCG | Data & Integration Focus)
Rate: £1,200 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London – 3 days onsite per week
Duration: 5 year program
Role Overview
My client, a global leader in the FMCG sector, is seeking an accomplished Enterprise Solution Architect to drive a major SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation programme. This role demands deep technical and strategic expertise in data architecture, migration, and integration, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-entity transformations.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring the successful delivery of a Bluefield or hybrid migration, while embedding compliance, scalability, and innovation into every stage of the transformation.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Transformation Leadership
* Lead the architecture design and execution across strategy, design, migration, deployment, and post–go-live support phases.
* Define and own the target architecture for ECC → S/4HANA transition (Bluefield methodology preferred).
* Embed RISE with SAP, Clean Core principles, and Fit-to-Standard methodologies into the program.
* Oversee global, multi-country, multi-entity implementations, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives.
2. Data Architecture & Migration Strategy
* Develop and execute comprehensive data migration strategies—including archiving, carve-out, and retention frameworks.
* Lead decision-making for migration scenarios (e.g., Open Items Only, Two Years + Current, or All Data).
* Utilize industry-standard tools such as SAP Data Services, SAP ILM, OpenText, and other ETL platforms.
* Balance performance, cost, and compliance while ensuring data integrity and traceability throughout the migration lifecycle.
3. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
* Ensure all architecture and migration decisions align with GDPR, SOx, and local fiscal and statutory regulations.
* Build compliance-by-design into data models, retention rules, and audit processes.
* Partner with risk and legal teams to proactively address regulatory requirements in system and data design.
4. Stakeholder Leadership & Governance
* Chair architecture boards, design authorities, and cross-functional working groups.
* Influence and engage C-level executives and senior business stakeholders to drive consensus on complex architectural decisions.
* Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and direction across business, functional, and technical teams.
* Govern solution design to maintain architectural integrity, consistency, and quality across workstreams.
5. Technical Breadth & Innovation
* Provide architectural oversight across SAP BTP, Fiori/UI5, Integration Suite (CPI, PI/PO), custom code remediation, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
* Evaluate and implement emerging technologies within the SAP ecosystem to drive business value.
* Champion innovation by aligning SAP’s evolving roadmap (e.g., AI/ML, Sustainability, Digital Manufacturing) with business priorities.
* Maintain strong working knowledge of SAP extensibility frameworks, event-driven architectures, and API-led integrations.
Requirements
* 2–3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations, including at least one major ECC to S/4HANA migration (Bluefield experience advantageous).
* Proven track record as an S/4HANA Solution or Enterprise Architect on large-scale transformation programmes.
* Strong expertise in data migration, integration, and data architecture within SAP landscapes.
* Deep understanding of SAP migration tools and methodologies.
* FMCG industry experience is highly desirable—especially across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and governance skills.
* Certifications: SAP Certified Technology Architect, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect (preferred).
* Willingness to work 2–3 days onsite in London.