Senior Technical Architect – SAP & Enterprise (non-SAP) Applications
Role Summary
An experienced seasoned Senior Technical Architect with over 25+ years of SAP technical and functional expertise, to lead the architecture, design, transformation, modernization, and delivery of complex SAP and non-SAP enterprise solutions. This is a specialized role requiring deep SAP, non-SAP and integration expertise and significant oil and gas industry experience.
The role is responsible for defining strategic technology roadmaps, architecting business-critical solutions, managing large-scale upgrade and migration programs, leading technology transformation initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise across SAP, SAP Clean-core methodology, Technology transformation, AWS implementation , AWS designing and implementation, middleware, cloud, integration, non-SAP and enterprise application landscapes including oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. Serve as the technical authority across multiple workstreams, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and future-ready solutions supporting critical business operations.
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Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design
· Define and govern enterprise-wide architecture standards, principles, and technology roadmaps.
· Design complex end-to-end IT solutions integrating SAP, non-SAP, cloud, middleware, and third-party platforms.
· Lead architecture reviews and provide technical assurance for mission-critical business systems.
· Develop future-state architectures aligned to business transformation objectives.
· Act as the primary technical authority for enterprise application and integration landscapes.
SAP Architecture Leadership
· Provide technical leadership across SAP platforms including:
o SAP HANA DBA, NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP PI/PO,SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP , Solution Manager, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA administrator, SAP Clean-core
o Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.
o AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimization
o Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBA expertise
· Define architecture strategies for SAP upgrades, migrations, cloud adoption, and platform modernization.
· Lead SAP technical design activities across development, test, staging, and production environments.
· Establish integration standards, governance frameworks, and security controls.
SAP Functional & Business Process Expertise
Provide technical and solution guidance across key SAP business domains, including:
· Plant Maintenance (PM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Human Capital Management (HCM), SuccessFactors (SF), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Enterprise Asset Management, Customer and Partner Connections, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Ariba Procurement, Procurement & Supply Chain Processes
Non-SAP Enterprise Application Architecture
Provide architecture leadership and technical oversight for:
· OpenText, SCADA Systems, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog (DPRS), Field Service Management (FSM), MRPS
· Other operational technology and enterprise applications
· Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBA
Integration, Cloud & Middleware Leadership
· Design and govern integration architectures across SAP and non-SAP applications.
· Lead middleware and API-driven integration strategies using:
o SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, Workato, REST APIs, SOAP Services
o Event-driven integration frameworks
· Architect hybrid cloud solutions utilizing SAP BTP and enterprise cloud technologies.
· AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimization
· Ensure integration solutions meet availability, performance, scalability, and security requirements.
Technology Transformation & Modernization
· Lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives involving:
o SAP upgrades, SAP migrations, Datacentre transformations, Cloud migrations, SAP BTP adoption, OneApps / Mobile technology transformation, Platform modernization programs
o Legacy application transformations
o Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.
· Define transformation roadmaps and migration strategies that minimize business disruption.
· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to support business objectives.
Project & Program Leadership
· Manage large, complex SAP and non-SAP technical projects from concept through delivery.
· Lead cross-functional teams comprising architects, project managers, consultants, developers, and infrastructure specialists.
· Provide executive-level reporting on risks, dependencies, architecture decisions, and delivery status.
· Ensure successful delivery of multi-million-pound technology initiatives within agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
Subject Matter Expertise
· Act as the primary SME across SAP and non-SAP application landscapes.
· Provide expert guidance on system performance, architecture optimization, security, integration, and operational resilience.
· Support incident resolution and complex problem management activities.
· Mentor architects, technical leads, and project teams.
Stakeholder & Governance Management
· Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners.
· Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
· Present architecture strategies, design decisions, and investment recommendations to senior leadership and governance boards.
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Mandatory Skills & Experience
Experience
· 25+ years of seasoned SAP technical and functional SME with consulting SME level experience.
· Extensive Experience working within highly regulated Oil and Gas industries and business-critical environments.
· Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale SAP and non-SAP solutions.
· Proven track record managing large transformation, upgrade, and migration programs.
Technical Expertise
SAP Technologies
· SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Clean-core methodology
· Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.
SAP Functional Domains
· PM, FICO, HCM, SuccessFactors with integration of SF based Payroll and S4HANA, OTC, EWM, Ariba Procurement
Non-SAP Technologies
· OpenText, SCADA/Telemetry, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog, FSM, DPRS, MRPS
Integration Platforms
· SAP PO, SAP CPI, Workato, API Management, Enterprise Middleware
· Hybrid Cloud Integration
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Leadership Competencies
· Strategic Thinking
· Enterprise Architecture Governance, Technology Transformation Leadership
· Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication
· Vendor Management
· Risk Management
· Team Leadership and Mentoring
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Key Accountabilities
· Own enterprise architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP domains.
· Deliver architecture solutions enabling business growth, operational resilience, and digital transformation.
· Lead upgrades, migrations, BTP adoption, cloud modernization, and OneApps transformation programs.
· Serve as the recognized SME for SAP and enterprise application workstreams.
· Design and govern complex IT solutions supporting critical operational and business services across Cadent's technology landscape.