EMEA SAP Platform Architect

Colliers International EMEA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking an EMEA SAP Platform Architect to oversee technical aspects of their SAP Platform. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations across 19 countries. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP solutions and substantial experience in system design and implementation, driving continuous improvement in SAP applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 full S/4 HANA implementations as a Solution Architect.
• 5–10 years of SAP experience in implementation and support roles.
• Experience in establishing and operating an SAP center of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core technical configuration and resolve escalated live-service issues.
• Provide architectural guidance on system design and configuration.
• Prepare requirements documents and functional specifications.

Skills

SAP Platform expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

ITIL Certification

Tools

S/4 HANA

SAP solutions

Job description

Company Description

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company.

With operations in 68 countries, our 22,000 enterprising people work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors, and our people.

We are at the forefront of the real estate industry, leading the way and backed by an exceptional record of success. We are building for our future – and yours.

We strive to build our business at a competitive pace by augmenting internal growth with smart strategic acquisitions that increase market share, expand service offerings, and extend our geographic reach for the benefit of our clients and shareholders.

For more than 27 years, Colliers has created value for shareholders that has resulted in superior returns and industry growth. Our people also own significant equity in our business, which brings pride of ownership to everything we do. We are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people, and communities.

Job Description

The EMEA SAP Platform Architect plays a critical role in supporting and advancing Colliers' SAP Platform. This role oversees all technical aspects of the SAP Platform (SuccessFactors, SAP S/4 HANA, Concur) and key integrations. The platform spans 19 countries across EMEA and serves over 4000 employees. The architect collaborates with the Fina+ Programme team, implementation partner (NTT), and AMS Support Partner to ensure smooth transition into Live Service and stable operations. This role is part of a newly formed team responsible for service delivery and continuous improvement of SAP applications including SAC and BTP Services.

Role Purpose

To collaborate with Product Owners of People+ and Fina+ to deliver excellent customer service, respond effectively to change, and ensure a secure, long-term SAP Platform for managing people and finance data across Colliers’ EMEA business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee core technical configuration and resolve escalated live-service issues.
• Provide architectural guidance on system design and configuration.
• Build relationships with SAP Delivery Partners and ensure technical governance.
• Prepare requirements documents and functional specifications.
• Participate in the Finance Best Practice Group.
• Support training, testing, and transition activities for new releases.
• Assess impact of SAP upgrades and maintain a prioritized backlog of enhancements.
• Support onboarding of new business acquisitions to the SAP Platform.
• Lead integration design and strategy for connecting core systems with supporting applications.
• Ensure secure, scalable integration implementations.
• Engage with EMEA stakeholders and align with Enterprise Architecture team.
• Provide guidance to local teams and external partners.
• Troubleshoot solution design issues and stay updated on SAP and integration technologies.

Key Competencies

• Strong architectural and technical expertise in SAP Platform.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Systematic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• ITIL Certification (desirable).
• Certified in SAP solutions, preferably S/4HANA FI/CO & PS.
• Minimum 3 full S/4 HANA implementations as a Solution Architect.
• Strong HR and Finance domain knowledge.
• 5–10 years of SAP experience in implementation and support roles.
• Experience in establishing and operating an SAP center of excellence.
• Proven experience in application integration in complex enterprise environments.

At Colliers we actively promote a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect. Join us and be part of a team where diversity is embraced, and every voice is heard.

What sets Colliers apart from their competition is not what we do, but how we do it. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. Our most valuable asset is our people – we are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

About You

You are an expert.

You collaborate.

You invest in relationships.

You are enterprising.

You do what’s right