Technical SAP Enterprise Architect (w/m/d)

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Germany
Experience
Senior · 5+ years

Job description

As a Technical Enterprise Architect at Westernacher, you act as a strategic sparring partner for customers planning and implementing demanding SAP S/4HANA transformations, combining architectural excellence with a methodical approach.

At a glance

Work mode
Remote · Germany
Languages
German – fluent, English – fluent

What you'll do

  • Design and define S/4HANA target architectures (on-premises, private cloud, RISE with SAP) and derive migration and transformation roadmaps.
  • Assess and steer S/4HANA migration scenarios (brownfield, selective, greenfield) including risk, effort and decision analyses.
  • Conduct system readiness analyses and technical prechecks using standard SAP tools.
  • Analyze simplification items and derive concrete measures for processes, organization and customizing.
  • Own custom code management, including analysis, decommissioning and refactoring in line with clean-core principles.
  • Design and govern integration and interface architectures according to SAP ISA-M.
  • Ensure compatibility with third-party add-ons and legacy systems.
  • Collaborate closely with business departments, IT, key users and sales/presales.
  • Create and present decision papers, management briefings and risk and impact analyses.
  • Provide architectural input on governance, security, change management, testing, training and post-go-live activities.

What we're looking for

  • Solid expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, including data models, ECC vs. S/4HANA differences, Fiori concepts and end-to-end process understanding.
  • Proven experience in S/4HANA transformations, including migration approaches, readiness assessments and preliminary projects.
  • Strong knowledge of custom code and integration architecture, including ATC/SCI, APIs, interfaces, clean-core approach and ISA-M.
  • Confident use of relevant SAP tools and platforms for conversion and modernization.
  • At least 5 years of experience in SAP projects, including at least one S/4HANA conversion, plus deep know-how in at least two core processes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at specialist and management level.
  • Fluent German and English, written and spoken.

Nice to have

  • SAP Cloud ALM/Solution Manager experience is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Varied and diverse range of tasks with many opportunities to shape things in a 100% employee-owned company.
  • Opportunity to participate in the partnership model.
  • Flat hierarchies, open communication and an international, ambitious team of experienced SAP experts.
  • Support for your development through systematic training and know-how exchange.
  • Flexible working hours, home office and attractive compensation.

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About Westernacher

Since 1969, Westernacher Consulting has stood for innovation and global presence.

With a team of over 1400 consultants in Europe, Asia and America, we offer SAP consulting services worldwide, headquartered in Heidelberg.

Mission

We support large and mid-sized companies striving for innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Key facts

  • over 1400 consultants
  • 1969
  • Heidelberg
  • SAP consulting
  • Team of over 1400 consultants in Europe, Asia and America.
  • Headquartered in Heidelberg.
  • 100% employee-owned company.

What they value

  • Flat hierarchies and open communication.
  • Innovation and team spirit.