SAP Finance Architect

SAP Finance Architect

Requirements

• Experience as an SAP Architect in a large scale multi-national SAP system
• Deep subject matter knowledge about SAP applications, especially with SAP Financials and/or Enterprise Performance Management
• Advanced level experience with SAP Analytics Cloud
• Working knowledge of SAP Signavio
• Experience in SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade projects
• Experience in SAP support processes with a global cross functional SAP support team
• Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
• Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
• Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., ABAP, Java, C#, Python, etc.
• Knowledge with server-side technologies
• Knowledge with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
• Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
• Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Knowledge of cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Know and understand Jabil business strategy
• Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
• Understand financial business processes and requirements related to SAP solutions by engaging with business partners and SAP practitioners at the enterprise level
• Identify opportunities to replace home-grown systems with standard SAP solutions; maximize use of standard functionality before exploring customizations
• Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
• Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
• Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
• Earn trust of stakeholders and management
• Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
• Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
• Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
• Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
• Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
• Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture
• Mentor IT professionals
• Develop project plans and influence project organization
• Provide work effort and cost estimates of SAP projects as requested
• Apply recognized system sizing methodology
• Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
• Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
• Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
• Define management tools to support production environment
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
• Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
• Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
• Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
• Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps
• Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
• Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
• Ask questions; encourage input from staff
• Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems or Business Administration expected
• Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline
• Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• Preferred Certifications: Open CA Level 1: Certified, TOGAF 9 Foundation, SAP Certifications: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Financials