SAP Solution Architect - Mercury Solution

SAP Solution Architect - Alpharetta - 6 month contract - Market rates

Our client, a global consultancy, is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to work on a large SAP project within the organisation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years experience with at least 2 full life cycle SAP implementations. You will come from a SAP implementation background as well as having a strong Solution Architect histroy.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

- 10+ years of SAP experience gained through a minimum of two full-life cycle implementations
- Previous experience as a Solution Architect either for a particular functional area oe gained via an integration role as during an implementation.
- Significant experience of delivering operational IT support services in a highly integrated, multi-application environment with multiple stakeholders
- Strong management background with the ability to manage demanding customers and challenging suppliers fairly and effectively
- Management of service delivery performance and compliance through agreed metrics and Service levels
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation and management skills to deliver supplier performance
- Ability to communicate effectively across a complex and diverse group of stakeholders
- Deep and practical ITILv3 knowledge and experience

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of 10 years' SAP experience from both an implementation and support perspective
- Direct experience in complex management activities including supplier management and the delivery of complex IT services to customers
- Significant awareness of the future direction for SAP in the relevant functional area
- Significant experience of developing and managing portfolio plans and planning demand in line with business priorities
- Direct experience in managing staff and budgets
- Strong service management experience with good awareness of ITILv3