Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

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- To own end-to-end SAP solution architecture across the automotive component manufacturing landscape

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- To design and govern scalable, secure, and well-integrated SAP solutions aligned to business and manufacturing strategy

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- To lead SAP S/4HANA architecture decisions, integration design, and the technology roadmap

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- To ensure the SAP landscape supports plant operations, quality, and supply chain requirements with minimal disruption

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ensure architecture compliance with corporate IT and cybersecurity standards

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Provide architectural oversight to implementation partners and consulting teams

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Own risk assessment and mitigation for major SAP changes and releases

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Mentor and guide SAP functional and technical leads across modules

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

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Lead vendor and partner evaluation for niche or extended SAP solutions

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills

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

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Education & Experience

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

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

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

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

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

📌 Sap Solutions Architect (Pune)
🏢 Duroshox
📍 Pune