SAP ERP Solution Architect (f / m / d)

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Manchester is seeking an SAP ERP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of their SAP S/4HANA Cloud landscape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global SAP implementations and project governance, with strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers competitive compensation with a remote-first working model within the UK or EMEA, ensuring you play a crucial part in shaping the future ERP landscape of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Long-term career development

Remote-first working model

International collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Cloud required.
• Experience leading complex ERP or SAP programmes.
• Knowledge of release and cutover activities for SAP deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP Centre of Excellence and drive the technical operating model.
• Develop architecture blueprints and integration plans for SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
• Manage SAP implementation projects end-to-end.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Troubleshooting

Technical assessments

Fluent English

Education

SAP certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Prince2 certification

Job description

Summary

The SAP ERP Solution Architect will lead the design, governance, and delivery of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s global SAP S / 4HANA Cloud landscape as part of the multi-year Excelsior transformation programme. This role is responsible for defining architectural standards, ensuring system scalability and performance, aligning the global SAP solution across multiple divisions (including coordination with China), and guiding the organisation toward a unified ERP environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and operationalise the SAP Centre of Excellence and drive the technical operating model across three global divisions.
• Develop architecture blueprints, detailed technical specifications, and integration plans for SAP S / 4HANA Cloud.
• Manage SAP implementation projects end-to-end, including release and cutover planning, deployment, and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise architects, PMO, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure project delivery on time and within scope.
• Conduct technical assessments, oversee code reviews, and lead system testing to validate solution quality and compliance with non-functional requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure resolution in line with established SLA agreements.
• Stay current on SAP product innovations and emerging technologies; represent Hexagon in expert forums and contribute to strategic roadmap discussions.
• Support governance processes by evaluating new solutions, acquisitions, and technology proposals for alignment with the enterprise landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering global SAP ERP implementations, with mandatory hands‑on experience in SAP S / 4HANA Cloud (public cloud).
• Demonstrated success leading complex ERP or SAP programmes with enterprise-scale scope (typical project value ~£5M+).
• SAP certifications or active progress toward certification, with deep understanding of S / 4HANA Cloud architecture and integration frameworks.
• Experience managing release and cutover activities for SAP deployments.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including engagement with senior leadership and steering committees.
• Solid project governance background (e.g., PMP, Prince2) and familiarity with PMO-driven delivery.
• Fluent English and ability to work effectively across GMT-aligned time zones; eligible for employment in designated EMEA countries.
• Mandarin language - is a big plus

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits with long-term career development in a global technology company.
• Remote-first working model within the UK or EMEA, with occasional travel for workshops and programme events.
• An international and collaborative environment where you will help shape the future ERP and IT landscape of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.