SAP Solution Architect - English Speaking - Eindhoven, the Netherlands

SAP Solution Architect - English Speaking - Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

My client in Eindhoven, The Netherlands is looking an SAP Solution Architect

The SAP Domain Architect plays a critical role in providing:
- Technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, implementation and support of new SAP applications
- Enhancement of existing applications within the department Competence Center Operations.

The SAP Domain Architect reports to the Director Competence Center Operations within IT.

The SAP Domain Architect has a dotted line with other IT Architects, internal interfaces with the IT employees, the internal customer, and external contact with external suppliers and consultants.

He/she needs to have a thorough understanding of business processes, business needs and also the supporting applications. Trends in the industry need to be taken into consideration when determining the right balance between requirements vs. possibilities and short- vs. long term solutions.
He/she discusses processes, needs, feasibility, new features as well as sourcing strategies with business, architects and management of the Competence Center Operations, and translates demand into functional/technical solutions.
The SAP Domain Architect will set the architecture guidelines and boundaries for the Solution Teams within the Competence Center Operations and acts as a bridge between IT and the business.

First focus will be on the SAP roadmap for CC Operations in order to professionalize and secure a solid future IT landscape, Product Lifecycle and Configuration Management of architecture solutions.

Key responsibilities:
- Collaborates with stakeholders to define business problems/opportunities, set technical goals, identify objectives and establish functional, non-functional, data and technical requirements.
- Manages analysis and design activities, including conceptual system design, technical design, and detailed specifications.
- Provides thought leadership to the software team in the areas of software design, software implementation, documentation, quality assurance, deployment and production support.
- Determines the SAP CC Operations roadmap. Assures alignment with the business roadmap.
- Raises awareness concerning the short/long term business challenges.
- Triggers, verifies and challenges business requirements together with the IT demand manager and business process analysts.
- Triggers and supports the definition of the related programs, projects and process improvements together with project management. Delivers the architecture for these programs and projects.
- Guides the execution of programs and projects on content.
- Ensures that the developed functionality fits in the company's overall landscape.
- Involves other architects to get a uniform approach and/or where additional expertise is required.
- Researches and analyzes technology, industry, and market trends to develop and articulate technology strategies.

The ideal experience:
Minimum of 7 to 10 years experience in architecture within complex, multinational high-tech environments .Broad knowledge of business processes and project management methods. Strong network of relevant business relations in this area.Understanding of SAP solutions either in an IT architect role or in a design & development role.

Personal characteristics:
The ideal candidate:
- Has an open, pragmatic en result oriented attitude. Takes self-initiative, is flexible, decisive and is proactive.
- Is an innovator and solution oriented with strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Initiates, plans & prioritizes.
- Can easily work in teams, is a team-player and stimulates collaboration.
- Possesses next to technical expertise also a thorough business sense, profound communication- and interpersonal skills. Can deal with resistance, and give direction.
- Able to realize one's vision and persuade and engage others by personal impact and by arguments. Therefore has a strong personality.
- Is a mediator between involved departments and stakeholders (in-/externally), who is comfortable with organizational strategies, policies and procedures, skilled to understand complex organizational structures, and sensitive to politics. Has the ability to bridge business and technical challenges.
- Is able to create buy-in within and outside the organization.
- Shows strong stakeholder management skills and is an excellent communicator on all levels inside the organization, as well as outside the organization.
- A successful networker, able to build relationships, and capable to demonstrate flexibility.
- Has strong execution capabilities and takes ownership.
- Maintains a positive continuous improvement attitude.

English Speaking Assignment. Start: 17th September 2012. 3 Month + Contract. Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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