EMEA SAP Platform Architect

Colliers International EMEA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational real estate firm is looking for an EMEA SAP Platform Architect to oversee technical aspects of the SAP Platform and ensure smooth operations across 19 countries. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and internal teams to drive enhancements and support new acquisitions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, significant SAP experience, and strong HR and Finance knowledge. This full-time role is based in Greater London and promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 full S/4 HANA implementations as a Solution Architect.
• 510 years of SAP experience in implementation and support roles.
• Strong HR and Finance domain knowledge.

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.
• Support onboarding of new business acquisitions to the SAP Platform.

Skills

APIs

Pegasystems

Spring

SOAP

.NET

Hybris

Solution Architecture

Service-Oriented Architecture

Adobe Experience Manager

J2EE

Java

Oracle

Education

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

ITIL Certification

Certified in SAP solutions preferably S/4HANA FI/CO & PS

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 and Experience

• Bachelors 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.
• 510 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.

Additional Information

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 whats 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 whats right.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• APIs
• Pegasystems
• Spring
• SOAP
• .NET
• Hybris
• Solution Architecture
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Adobe Experience Manager
• J2EE
• Java
• Oracle

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1