Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

SAP ERP Microsoft Azure Enterprise Architecture ERP Systems Knowledge Application Integration Architecture Personal Security Data-Flow Analysis Reference Application Workday (Software) SAP Ariba Dependency Analysis Data Architecture Design Assurance Veeva Finance Scalability Data Management Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Data Governance Application Integration Architecture Kinaxis (Software) Documentation Generation Architectural Design Data Integrity Systems Integration Architectural Design Vendor Management Performance Improvement Solution Architecture PTC Windchill Impact Assessment Microsoft Dynamics CRM Procurement Enterprise Service Bus Master Data Management Salesforce Architectural Design Opportunity Analysis Reference Management Information Privacy Regulatory Compliance ServiceNow Verification And Validation Policy Governance Technical Debt SAP Administration Strategic Roadmaps Application Analytics SAP Implementation Project Collaboration Stakeholder Communications Stakeholder Communications Governance and Compliance Strategy

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

12–15 years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture with a strong SAP ecosystem focus
Proven experience designing global SAP S/4HANA surround landscapes
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), integration, and data architectures
TOGAF (or equivalent) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Requirements:

Define target and transition architectures for SAP S/4HANA surround systems (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Ariba, Workday, Veeva, Windchill, Kinaxis, MuleSoft, analytics platforms, and custom applications) and design resilient integration patterns with data governance across SAP and non-SAP systems
Establish and enforce enterprise architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures; conduct architecture reviews and provide design assurance; ensure alignment with security, privacy, validation, and regulatory requirements
Apply AI and GenAI tools to accelerate architecture design and documentation; use AI-assisted analysis for impact assessment and technical debt identification; collaborate with AI platform teams to embed architecture intelligence into delivery pipelines
Partner with business leaders, SAP functional leads, delivery teams, and vendors to ensure architectural alignment and support roadmap planning, sequencing, and delivery governance for ERP and digital initiatives

Smith+Nephew

About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Enterprise Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of SAP S/4HANA surround and satellite systems across the enterprise. This role defines end-to-end architecture for SAP-integrated platforms including CRM, PLM, MES, Finance, HR, Procurement, Analytics, and custom digital solutions, ensuring scalability, security, compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

The Enterprise Architect partners with business leaders, SAP functional teams, system integrators, and platform owners to translate business capabilities into target-state architectures. The role leverages AI-assisted and GenAI-enabled design techniques for architecture modeling, option analysis, impact assessment, and automated documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP Surround & Satellite Architecture
• Define target and transition architectures for SAP S/4HANA surround systems (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Ariba, Workday, Veeva, Windchill, Kinaxis, MuleSoft, analytics platforms, and custom applications).
• Design resilient integration patterns (API-led, event-driven, middleware-based) ensuring performance and data integrity.
• Govern master data, reference data, and transactional data flows across SAP and non-SAP systems.

2. Enterprise Architecture & Governance
• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide design assurance across programs and projects.
• Ensure alignment with security, privacy, validation, and regulatory requirements.

3. AI-Enabled Architecture Design
• Apply AI and GenAI tools to accelerate architecture design, dependency mapping, and documentation.
• Use AI-assisted analysis for impact assessment, technical debt identification, and optimization.
• Collaborate with AI platform teams to embed architecture intelligence into delivery pipelines.

4. Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration
• Partner with business, SAP functional leads, delivery teams, and vendors to ensure architectural alignment.
• Support roadmap planning, sequencing, and delivery governance for ERP and digital initiatives.

Experience Requirements
• 12–15 years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture with strong SAP ecosystem focus.
• Proven experience designing global SAP S/4HANA surround landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), integration, and data architectures.

Core Competencies
• Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF or equivalent).
• SAP S/4HANA integration and landscape design.
• AI-assisted architecture and modern design practices.
• Executive-level stakeholder communication.

Location: Pune/Remote, India
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience
Certifications: TOGAF, SAP Architecture, Cloud, AI certifications preferred
Travel Requirements: <10%