Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.
Job Summary: Syntax Systems Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems for our Fashion clients, focusing on S/4 Fashion (Public or Private Edition). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both business and technology within the Fashion industry, enabling them to create well-defined solutions that align with our clients' objectives. This role involves risk identification, architecture planning, pre-sales leadership, and integration architecture, ensuring that our clients achieve their technological goals efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a Solution Architect to design and implement systems for Fashion customers, aligning with their current capabilities and future technological goals.
- Identify and communicate risks associated with application implementations at both the business and enterprise levels in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect.
- Participate in business and architecture planning sessions, anticipating future changes and strategies.
- Review and challenge functional specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with the Engagement Director and Project Manager to communicate business process strategies and facilitate review meetings with stakeholders.
- Define release, deployment, and roll-out strategies for system implementations.
- Lead pre-sales activities, including tender responses and customer presentations, while providing expert advice on relevant technologies.
- Coordinate and direct teams of business analysts, functional analysts, and developers throughout all phases of system implementations, ensuring seamless integration into operations.
- Manage advisor consultants in selecting appropriate solutions and tools, promoting the integrity and integration of solution components.
- Validate technical and application solutions, addressing complex SAP project challenges and identifying areas for process improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience with SAP Implementations, specifically in SAP AFS, SAP Retail (ECC, FMS), and S/4HANA Fashion.
- Proven experience in pre-sales activities, blueprinting, Fit to Standard workshops, and integration activities.
- Strong business acumen within the Fashion Industry, with a deep understanding of relevant business processes and trends in the retail and consumer industries market.
Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!
Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
