Job Description
This client-side SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect role supports all phases of the implementation programme. The architect will collaborate with internal architecture teams, the selected System Integrator (SI), and functional leads to ensure the solution aligns with programme goals and principles. While the SI is responsible for designing the solution, this role is expected to critically evaluate proposals, offer improvements, and help ensure value-for-money and benefit delivery. The role also contributes to design governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme oversight, including input into commercial and contractual matters such as Statements of Work and SAP licensing.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Experience in product consulting, system integration, or architecture roles:
o Minimum 10 years of experience with SAP
o Minimum 5 years of experience with SAP S/4HANA
* Participation in at least two separate SAP projects in the past five years, including at least one full-cycle implementation as a Solution Architect
* Working knowledge of:
o SAP-compatible security, integration, and reporting solutions
o SAP Fiori
o SAP best practices and methodologies
o SAP licensing metrics
* Strong leadership and team management skills in complex project environments
* Ability to challenge and justify deviations from programme principles
* Capable of working independently and collaboratively as a trusted advisor
* Proven decision-making aligned with strategic principles
* Excellent communication skills across senior, operational, technical, and team levels
Desirable Criteria
* Relevant third-level qualification
* Familiarity with SAP functional areas such as Finance, Procurement, Inventory, and industry-specific modules (e.g., Utilities)
* SAP certifications (e.g., S/4HANA, BASIS)
* Sector-specific experience (e.g., utilities, public sector, manufacturing)
* Experience with various transition approaches (brownfield, greenfield, bluefield)
* Experience migrating to cloud-hosted SAP solutions (RISE and non-RISE)
* Skills in:
o SAP security, integration, and reporting
o SAP-recommended project tools (architecture, process, data, testing, training)
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
* Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
* Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
* Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
* Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
* Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
* Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
* Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
* Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.