Summary
alfanar is hiring an SAP Solutions Architect Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads end-to-end SAP solution architecture, primarily for SAP S/4HANA, and translates business requirements into functional and technical designs. Responsibilities include supporting proposals and transformation initiatives, advising stakeholders, and guiding solutions through mobilization and delivery. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in IT, software development, or a related field, and 6 to 10 years of experience.
The posting
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Job Purpose
Lead the design and development of end-to-end SAP solutions, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA. Provide strategic and technical direction across the SAP landscape, support complex proposals and transformation initiatives, and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value through effective architecture, modern technologies, automation, and AI.
Functional Responsibilities
SAP Solution Architecture
- Lead the design of end-to-end SAP solutions across different business functions and industry requirements.
- Define scalable and integrated solution architectures with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA.
- Translate business requirements into comprehensive functional and technical solution designs.
- Ensure proposed solutions are aligned with customer objectives, architecture standards, and delivery requirements.
- Provide subject-matter expertise across the SAP technology and application landscape.
Solution Design & Commercial Support
- Develop complete solution approaches covering technical architecture, implementation strategy, cost models, and staffing requirements.
- Lead solution development for complex proposals, tenders, and competitive bids.
- Clearly communicate the proposed solution, business value, differentiators, and expected outcomes.
- Support critical solution decisions by presenting options, risks, assumptions, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Ensure proposed solutions are practical, competitive, and deliverable.
Project Mobilization & Delivery Alignment
- Support the transition of approved solutions from design through mobilization, implementation, and stabilization.
- Collaborate with global delivery teams to ensure the approved architecture is clearly understood and correctly implemented.
- Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Review solution implementation and address design gaps, dependencies, and technical risks.
- Ensure delivery quality and alignment with the agreed solution approach.
Stakeholder Advisory & Collaboration
- Engage with business, technical, commercial, and delivery stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
- Act as a trusted advisor on SAP solution architecture and transformation decisions.
- Facilitate solution workshops and support stakeholder alignment on major architectural decisions.
- Use influencing and advisory skills to contribute to complex decision-making.
- Communicate technical concepts and solution value clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Evaluate emerging technologies, automation capabilities, modern tools, and AI applications within SAP solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve solution quality, delivery effectiveness, and business value through innovation.
- Promote the use of modern SAP architecture practices and reusable solution approaches.
- Provide thought leadership within the SAP community and broader technology environment.
- Contribute to the development of differentiated and competitive SAP solutions.
General Responsibilities
HR Proficiency:
- Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
Delivery:
- Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
- Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
- Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-Solving:
- Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
- Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:
- Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
- Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
- Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Qualification
Bachelor in Information Technology / Software Development or Any relevant field
Experience
6 to 10 Years
Skills
Systems Engineering Knowledge
Applications System Design
Applications System Analysis
Applications Development Standards and Procedures