• SAP Enterprise Architect

    IBM (Chicago, IL)


    Introduction

    A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

     

    You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

     

    Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

    Your role and responsibilities

    We are seeking an experienced SAP Enterprise Architect to join IBM Consulting SAP team and lead the design and implementation of future-state SAP architectures for IBM clients. This strategic role will focus on aligning enterprise technology solutions with business goals, leveraging industry standards, modern cloud technologies, and human-centric design principles.

     

    This Job can be Performed from anywhere in the US.

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Strategic Architecture & Roadmap Development

     

    Define single or multi-instance SAP implementation strategies.

     

    Develop global process templates and global-local governance frameworks.

     

    Create Clean Core strategies and SAP landscape blueprints.

     

    Ensure high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity through robust, multi-tiered architectures.

     

    Utilize tools such as SAP LeanIX, Signavio, and Celonis to create enterprise roadmaps and application rationalization strategies.

     

    Drive modernization within the SAP ecosystem using Cloud First, API First, SAP Fiori-first, and microservices-based approaches.

     

    2. Technology Infrastructure Optimization

     

    Recommend cost-optimized infrastructure strategies including SAP RISE and cloud vendor alignment.

     

    Advocate for CI/CD practices, modular architectures, and agile operations methodologies.

     

    3. Integration & Extensibility

     

    Design enterprise integration frameworks using SAP BTP to support extensibility, DevOps, innovation, and hybrid environments.

     

    Reduce custom development through strategic BTP extensibility models.

     

    4. Security & Compliance

     

    Design and implement Zero Trust architectures with end-to-end data encryption.

     

    Ensure compliance with enterprise IT security, regulatory standards, and service delivery requirements.

     

    5. Implementation Strategy & Execution

     

    Lead architecture-focused workshops with clients and internal teams.

     

    Develop detailed implementation roadmaps, including SAP BOMs, timelines, resourcing plans, and cost estimates.

     

    Partner with Program Management to establish governance models and initiative prioritization.

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * Proven experience in enterprise-scale SAP architecture, including SAP RISE and cloud transformation initiatives.

    * Deep understanding of SAP platforms and tools, including SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, and integration technologies.

    * Expertise in designing secure, scalable, and compliant IT architectures.

    * Strong facilitation skills for workshops and cross-functional collaboration.

    * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

     

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    SAP

    S/4HANA, SAP BTP (CAP, RAP, Event Mesh, Integration Suite), Fiori, CDS, Clean Core

     

    Integration

     

    SAP CPI, PI/PO, Mulesoft, Azure Integration, API-first & Event-driven design

     

    AI & Automation

     

    GenAI, SAP AI Core, ML, IPA, Intelligent Scenarios

     

    EA Frameworks

     

    TOGAF, SAP EAF, ArchiMate, Business Capability Modeling

     

    Cloud & DevOps

     

    SAP BTP, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines

     

    Leadership

    Strong communication, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, team mentorship

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.