SAP Solution Architect (Integration) - £600-700 per day outside of IR35

Leading pharma company requires a Senior Solution Architect with solid experience in S/4 system design and deployments covering integration with a varied landscape of non-SAP up/downstream systems. The role will work with technical design teams, SI partner teams and other architects in completion of the key aspects of the role.

The role covers all solution architecture needs in supporting and advising the Enterprise IT Business Partner (EBP) for a given process domain. Experience should cover the relevant core S/4 activities with an emphasis on solution architecture as it pertains to supporting non-SAP systems, both directly integrated with S/4 and also systems further up/downstream without direct integration.

Deliverables

• Assist in creation of Architectural deliverables eg Interim and To-be Process and Technical Architecture, Solution Blueprints and other documents as required

WRICEF evaluation

• Help EBP teams in reviewing the WRICEF requests and upholding the Fit-to-Standard principles of the programme, understanding the architectural significance and impact on the existing system estate

Design Management/Key Design Decisions

• Provide additional bandwidth to EBPs to increase coverage of the detail design and localisation workshops and assess Technology impact of the ongoing Design
• Work with existing non-SAP, Data and technology teams in support of template and interim state architectures and solutions
• Non-SAP landscape planning for target state to support testing approach/plans

Architectural Governance

• Orchestrate across Process, Data, Applications and Integrations domains to ensure that all elements of Design and Build are in synch and aligned to Target Business architecture
• Lead/support on the assessment and review of architectural decisions in line with programme and governance processes

Essential Skills

• Strong Senior Solution Architects with experience in Integrating S/4, non-SAP applications
• Experience in one of the following business process areas below.
• Large scale transformation experience + global programme
• Experience in Pharma/LS - advantageous
• Good stakeholder management

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the worlds leading pharma companies on a highly visible programme of work.

The daily rate is up to £700 per day for an initial 12 months outside of IR35.

The location is 3 days week in the Luton office with remainder WFH.