Our client is launching a 2–2.5 year SAP ECC ? S/4HANA modernization. The S/4HANA Migration Architect will provide leadership across design, migration strategy, testing readiness, and stakeholder alignment to ensure a smooth transition to a cloud-based S/4HANA environment with no disruption to business operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Advise on strategy, approach, and risks for the ECC to S/4HANA migration across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HCM, and Facilities.
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Partner with IT and third-party vendors to design and execute the migration plan; review solution designs, migration waves, and program plans to identify gaps and optimizations.
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Provide thought leadership and coach program team members; promote transparent, problem-solving culture.
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Guide/validate test plans & test cases leveraged during S/4HANA testing (incl. integration/UAT).
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Facilitate communication across stakeholders and technology partners; identify & mitigate risks.
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Support RFPs, business cases, OCM activities; prepare executive-ready documents, reports, and presentations.
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Analyze complex problems and develop integrated, innovative solutions aligned to program goals.
Required Skills & Experience
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Extensive hands-on experience leading large-scale ECC ? S/4HANA migrations spanning multiple domains (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HCM).
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Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/science (or equivalent).
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10+ years delivering complex programs with large teams, budgets, and executive stakeholders; experience on transformations >$10M.
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SME depth relevant to large ERP implementations; proven ability to navigate competing priorities and deadlines, maintain project artifacts, and present to executives.
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Strong communicator with the ability to build trust across business and IT; advanced written and verbal English.
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Proficient with Microsoft Visio, Excel, PowerPoint.
Assets (Nice to Have)
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Experience in regulated and/or unionized environments.
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Work on new product/process introductions during ERP transformations.
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Experience working in Agile teams.