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Description POSITION SUMMARY:

The IT Applications Architect serves as a key technical and functional leader within the organization, responsible for designing and delivering robust solutions that align business needs with IT capabilities. This role leverages expert-level knowledge of SAP systems, integration, and business processes to drive innovation, lead projects, and mentor team members.

Duties And Responsibilities

Business and Functional Expertise

• Demonstrates strong business-functional knowledge and translates it into effective SAP configurations.

• Serves as a trusted advisor to multiple functional groups, providing guidance and expertise.

• Supports business plans and strategies by delivering innovative IT solutions aligned with organizational goals.

• Provides expert-level advice on business processes, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with IT systems.

• Define the overall architecture across SAP modules (e.g., S/4 HANA, FICO, MM, SD, EWM, etc.).

• Ensure integration between SAP and non-SAP systems (middleware, APIs, 3rd party tools).

SAP Configuration and Technical Leadership

• Possesses expert-level SAP configuration skills across multiple functional areas, with a focus on integration and complex interfaces.

• Recommends upgrade/patch strategies and evaluates future maintenance costs for budgeting purposes.

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of ABAP development, data loads, data conversions, and interfaces, with an ability to debug and troubleshoot effectively.

• Explores and implements new technology trends to deliver innovative business opportunities.

• Evaluate when to use SAP standard features versus when custom development is justified.

Project Leadership and Execution

• Leads projects of varying sizes, showcasing the ability to manage complex initiatives and deliver results.

• Develops and completes project feasibility studies, charters, and methodologies with precision and thoroughness.

• Coordinates contractor activities on projects and ensures effective project completion performance reviews.

• Coaches and mentors team members on small to medium-sized projects to build their skills and knowledge.

Team Collaboration and Coaching

• Provides effective coaching, feedback, and performance appraisals to team members and project staff.

• Collaborates across teams, supporting problem resolution and technical issue troubleshooting.

• Mentors IT and functional team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to strengthen the organization's capabilities.

Support and Maintenance

• Acts as a system owner, ensuring smooth operations and recommending system improvements.

• Utilizes online resources to efficiently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.

• Coordinates support activities and demonstrates resourcefulness in resolving cross-functional challenges.

Strategic Contribution

• Translates business strategies into scalable IT architectures and solutions.

• Stays ahead of technology trends and identifies opportunities to enhance business capabilities.

• Effectively architects integration requirements for diverse software solutions. Requirements SAP, IT configurations, Business Analysis, Architecture Design, SAP MM - Materials Management, SAP SD, SAP SD Sales & Distribution, SAP EWM, SAP ECC, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Manufacturing Environment Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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