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Position Summary:
The SAP Solution Architect leads the definition and implementation of all SAP application and technology strategies, including SAP's strategic fit in the broader technology landscape. In collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists, this role is responsible for analyzing current Information Technology (IT) trends, developing application development and technology strategies, creating and communicating integration strategies between systems, and developing conceptual future state mandates, models and roadmaps to provide guidance for enterprise solutions and IT planning efforts. Their primary goal is to provide strategic focus and consistency across SAP architecture to achieve company business goals.
What you'll do:
Embraces an enterprise level architecture focus and alignment with the overall company business strategy
In collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists defines the SAP application, information, and technical architectural vision and strategic roadmaps, and support their implementation through the key IT initiatives and projects
Engages with the architecture councils, application and technical domain architects and engineers across all teams to ensure adherence to the architectural vision and standards to ensure the transition of plans from current status to future direction
In collaboration with other architects identifies and tracks key performance indicators
Leads groups of SAP application and technical teams to provide stewardship over the SAP application and technology portfolio
Provides leadership and oversight to planning and implementation of strategic SAP solutions
Partners with other architecture and technology leaders in defining complex, cross domain solutions
Drives creation, adoption and reuse of enterprise assets
Researches current technologies that will enable innovation and determines their potential benefit
Leads technology vendor evaluations within the SAP ecosphere to determine the preferred technology and partners
Provides mentorship and hands-on guidance to other IT specialists
Documents all architecture design and analysis work
Performs other duties as assigned
When you will work:
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Hybrid schedule in Wyoming, MI. 4 days in office, 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Five to eight years of previous business analysis or software development experience strongly preferred.
Understanding of enterprise architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices
Proficiency in at least two of the following SAP architecture domains: business, application, information/data, data integration, technical/infrastructure, security
Outstanding verbal, written, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate architectural issues and concepts
Proven leadership, influence, collaboration, and mentoring skills
Capability to deliver complex SAP architecture designs and solutions and to drive and directly participate on their implementation through the key IT initiatives
Adaptability in responding to competing demands and attaining ever evolving architecture
Ability to generate creative and innovative solutions
Broad technical aptitude and knowledge
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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
