Seeking an experienced SAP Program Architect to lead the preparation phase for an upcoming S/4HANA upgrade.
The role focuses on evaluating and optimizing the existing SAP ECC system, developing a comprehensive data cleansing and migration strategy, and ensuring a smooth transition to S/4HANA. The successful candidate will work as a key member of the IT transformation team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to minimize risks, improve system performance, and align the SAP landscape with future business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess the existing SAP ECC system architecture to identify gaps, customizations, and technical debt that may affect the S/4HANA migration.
* Design and implement a robust data cleansing strategy for the system, including data profiling, deduplication, quality assurance, and archiving processes to enable clean and accurate data migration.
* Develop a detailed upgrade roadmap, incorporating system simplification, process re-engineering, and integration with non-SAP systems.
* Facilitate workshops with business units to gather requirements and define best practices for S/4HANA adoption, with emphasis on modules such as finance, supply chain, and HR.
* Collaborate with technical teams on system readiness activities, including Unicode conversion, custom code remediation, and HANA database optimization.
* Oversee testing and validation phases to reduce downtime and ensure compliance with relevant standards \
* Provide expert guidance on tools such as SAP Readiness Check, LTMC (Landscape Transformation Migration Cockpit), and SAP Data Services to support efficient preparation.
* Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to senior leadership on milestones and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in SAP architecture, with at least 1 S/4HANA implementation or upgrade.
* Demonstrated expertise in SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations, including brownfield, greenfield, or selective data transition approaches.
* Strong knowledge of data management tools (e.g., SAP Information Steward, SAP Data Services) and strategies for data cleansing, migration, and governance.
* Hands-on experience with key SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and HCM.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to handle complex technical environments and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
* Australian work rights required