JOB PURPOSE

- To own end-to-end SAP solution architecture across the automotive component manufacturing landscape
- To design and govern scalable, secure, and well-integrated SAP solutions aligned to business and manufacturing strategy
- To lead SAP S/4HANA architecture decisions, integration design, and the technology roadmap
- To ensure the SAP landscape supports plant operations, quality, and supply chain requirements with minimal disruption

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and own the overall SAP solution architecture and roadmap across all modules and plants

Lead architecture design for S/4HANA upgrades, and rollouts

Finalize integration architecture between SAP and shop-floor/MES, PLM, and third-party systems

Drive design of the core and extended SAP landscape ( S4, Fiori, BTP, EWM, etc.)

Own technical governance: data architecture, security architecture, and interface design, ABAP development

Review and approve functional/technical designs prepared by module leads and consultants

Evaluate new SAP technologies (BTP, AI/ML in SAP, IoT, Industry 4.0) for adoption

Drive SAP landscape strategy for scalability across new plants and business units

Ensure architecture compliance with corporate IT and cybersecurity standards

Provide architectural oversight to implementation partners and consulting teams

Own risk assessment and mitigation for major SAP changes and releases

Mentor and guide SAP functional and technical leads across modules





Support business case development for new SAP initiatives (ROI, TCO)

Lead vendor and partner evaluation for niche or extended SAP solutions

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, migration, and landscape design

Strong knowledge of core SAP modules viz. FICO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, EWM

Experience with automotive/manufacturing-specific SAP processes (Kanban, Sub-contracting, MRP, ASN, JIT/JIS)

Hands-on exposure to SAP Fiori, BTP, and SAP Analytics Cloud / Power BI

Strong understanding of SAP Basis, Security, and integration technologies (PI/PO, CPI)

Experience designing SAP interfaces with MES, PLM, and third-party logistics/quality platforms

Knowledge of IoT, Industry 4.0, and digital manufacturing trends will be an added advantage

Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate business needs into technical architecture

Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple SAP implementation partners and cross-functional teams

Education & Experience

BE / B.Tech. in CS/IT/Mech./Auto./Prod.; MBA preferred

Minimum 10-15 years of SAP experience with at least 4-5 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations

Prior experience as SAP Solution/Enterprise Architect in a manufacturing/automotive setting

Certification in SAP S/4HANA / TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification preferred

Experience managing large, multi-plant SAP landscapes in a Engineering/manufacturing set up preferred.

📌 Sap Solutions Architect (Maharashtra)
🏢 Duroshox
📍 Maharashtra