Principal SAP Solutions Architect

Job Description

Principal SAP Solution Architect

Company Overview

Argano stands as a leading global digital consultancy, merging strategic insight with execution prowess to catalyze transformation in business operations. Our mission is to boost our clients' agility, profitability, customer engagement, and growth. Through strategic consulting backed by proprietary IP, Argano offers a holistic assessment of business operations, identifying strengths and pinpointing opportunities for improvement. Our worldwide network of industry veterans leads the charge in operational design and technological advancements across various applications, including comprehensive SAP solutions, positioning our clients at the vanguard of digital transformation.

Role Overview

As the Principal SAP Solution Architect at Argano, you will be the cornerstone of our SAP practice, steering SAP-enabled business transformations. Your mandate is to architect our SAP strategy, delivering unparalleled value through SAP solutions, and affirming Argano’s status as the definitive partner for SAP digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Management & Analysis:

• Master the art of requirements management and analysis to significantly advance business objectives.
• Expertly identify and document essential emerging business requirements, challenging business partner preferences to uncover unique value propositions.
• Forge consensus around a future state that resolves business challenges and aligns with enterprise goals, adeptly translating business requirements into SAP solution functionalities.
• Possess a deep comprehension of business process intricacies and the acumen to reveal needs that business partners and end users may not articulate.
• Influence business partner requirements towards enterprise objectives and align with industry standards.
  
  

Creating Compelling Business Cases

• Develop and articulate persuasive business cases, quantifying the benefits of proposed projects.
• Maintain awareness of industry-specific trends and their implications for the organization, articulating benefits in a manner that resonates with business leaders.
• Measure the business value contribution of IT projects accurately, swiftly adjusting to shifts in business strategy.
• Support business partners in presenting solution value to key stakeholders effectively.
  
  

Provide Accurate Project Effort Estimates

• Precisely quantify project resource needs, adeptly managing ambiguity to produce accurate project effort estimates and communicating risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Actively engage project stakeholders in the estimation process, mindful of the impact of strategic business changes.
  
  

Architecture Management

• Champion architectural goals through innovative solution design, identifying commonalities to recommend a cohesive approach across projects when standards are lacking.
• Influence solution options and decision-making among business partners, pinpointing opportunities for creating reusable enterprise services.
• Navigate technology vendor interactions with an eye towards architectural coherence.
  
  

Business Relationship Management

• Foster and enrich relationships with business sponsors, aligning technological solutions with targeted business outcomes and adeptly managing expectations amid scope changes.
• Skillfully mediate conflicts between multiple business partners, prioritizing organizational goals.
  
  

Technical Implementation & Maintenance

• Oversee the software development lifecycle for implementing and maintaining SAP solutions, leading small teams and projects from start to finish.
• Architect, develop, test, and deploy SAP application software modifications to meet business needs, consistently adhering to industry best practices.
• Ensure system support aligns with SLAs, resolving issues as they arise.
• Apply enhancements/changes after rigorous QA testing, following standard change control practices to maintain production stability.
• Monitor service changes like upgrades or enhancements to prevent negative impacts on system customizations.
• Oversee interface updates, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.
  
  

This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our clients' success and bolster Argano’s growth as a leader in digital consultancy. If you are endowed with profound SAP expertise, a zeal for digital transformation, and a history of impactful achievements, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Argano.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a Business Degree with a strong emphasis on digital technology.
• Extensive expertise in SAP, with a thorough understanding of its modules and functionalities, having held roles such as SAP Solution Architect or Consultant.
• A proven track record of leadership at the executive level.
• Deep knowledge of SAP ecosystems, adept at crafting digital transformation strategies and optimizing business processes.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, capable of operating independently in complex environments while fostering a spirit of collaboration.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and hands-on leadership style.
  
  

About Us

Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth.

Argano is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.