• SAP Solution Architect Lead, FICO

    Corning Incorporated (Corning, NY)


    SAP Solution Architect Lead, FICO

    **Date:** Jul 22, 2025

    **Location:** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 69833

     

    The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

     

    Join us.​ 

     

    Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​

     

    How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​

     

    •At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​

    •Come break through with us.

     

    The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

     

    Scope of Position

     

    Corning IT is seeking a highly experienced and motivated SAP S4HANA FICO Solution Architect Stream Lead to oversee the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of SAP S4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions.

     

    The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving the success of SAP S4HANA transformation projects, aligning business requirements with technical solutions, and ensuring seamless integration across financial processes.

     

    The Solution Architect Lead will work with Enterprise Platform Leads (EPL), Platform Delivery Leads (PDL) and Corning Enterprise Architect to define a business and application multi-year technology and capability roadmap.

    Roles & Responsibilities

    + Serve as the primary contact for the FICO SA stream, coordinating across teams to meet project goals.

    + Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

    + Develop and maintain solution roadmaps to shape Service Line strategies and recommend architectures that meet business and compliance needs.

    + Provide cost estimates to support business case development and promote the adoption of standardized solution patterns.

    + Guide project teams in the design, testing, and deployment of technical solutions while driving innovative approaches to complex problems.

    + Offer input on IT investment prioritization and ERP capabilities, while staying updated on SAP S/4HANA advancements.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve issues, manage high-priority changes, and maintain vendor relationships.

    + Mentor IT team members and align them with enterprise architecture strategies.

    Experiences/Education - Required

    + Bachelor's degree in IT management, computer science, engineering, or related fields.

    + 10+ years of SAP FICO experience, including large-scale SAP S/4HANA deployments.

    + Team leadership and change management experience with demonstrated success mentoring and influencing teams.

    + In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FICO modules, integration points between FICO and other SAP modules, and SAP best practices.

    + Extensive experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and working collaboratively across all organizational levels.

    + Strong communication skills to effectively bridge technical and non-technical discussions.

    + Significant experience in achieving positive results among staff at all levels of the organization through demonstrated ability in developing consultative relationships.

    Experiences/Education - Desired

    + SAP FICO certification is preferred.

    + Knowledge of reporting, analytics tools, and strategic agility.

    + Ability to manage ambiguity and maintain a positive, success-oriented attitude.

     

    This position supports immigration sponsorship.

     

    The range for this position is $151,968.00 - $208,956.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

     

    A job that shapes a life. 

     

    Corning offers you the total package. 

     

    Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

     

    + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

    + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

    + Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.

    + Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

     

    We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

     

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at .

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Charlotte