Technical Design Authority

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Technical Design Authority for SAP Finance Systems Transformation in London. This pivotal role demands extensive SAP expertise, strategic leadership skills, and the ability to provide solutions for complex technical challenges. The position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to lead significant projects that make an impactful difference.

Benefits

Pension

Health care

Life assurance

Laptop

Phone

Access to extensive training resources

Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise in SAP technologies, focusing on SAP Finance modules.
• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role, such as Lead Architect or Tech Design Authority.
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce technical design standards and best practices for SAP Finance.
• Provide expert technical guidance in resolving complex challenges.
• Collaborate with solution architects and project managers for cohesive solutions.

Skills

SAP

Finance

Digital Transformation

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

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Tata Consultancy Services

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at [emailprotected] or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 / [phone] with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.

Role: Tech Design Authority - SAP Finance Systems Transformation.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid (2-3 days on site)

Are you looking to leverage your skills in SAP, finance, and digital transformation expertise?

We have an exciting opportunity for you - SAP Finance Systems Transformation.

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Lead a team and their technical growth.
• Lead projects and inspire both colleagues and stakeholders.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and influential Tech Design Authority to provide strategic technical leadership and governance for our SAP Finance Systems transformation project. Working in SAP Finance Systems Transformation you will be responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, consistency, and future-readiness of the overall solution architecture. The ideal candidate will possess deep SAP technical expertise, a broad understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, and the ability to make critical technical decisions that align with business objectives and architectural principles.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish and enforce technical design standards, guidelines, and best practices for the implementation of SAP Finance.
• Review and approve key technical design decisions, ensuring alignment with the overall enterprise architecture and project goals.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support in resolving complex technical challenges and roadblocks.
• Ensure the SAP Finance solution aligns with the company's long-term IT strategy and roadmap.
• Contribute to the development of the technology roadmap for the SAP Finance environment.
• Identify and assess potential technical risks associated with the chosen solutions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest SAP technologies and industry’s best practices and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with solution architects, project managers, and other technical teams to ensure a cohesive and well-integrated solution.
• Mentor and guide technical team members on SAP best practices and architectural principles.
• Make authoritative technical decisions on critical design aspects, balancing technical feasibility with business requirements.

Your Profile

Essential experience skills/knowledge/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive technical expertise in SAP technologies, with a strong focus on SAP Finance modules and related integration technologies.
• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role, such as Lead Architect or Tech Design Authority, on large-scale SAP implementation projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions with significant impact.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of security, performance, and scalability considerations for SAP systems.
• Experience with various SAP deployment models (on-premises, cloud, hybrid).
• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• SAP certifications in relevant areas.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [emailprotected] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [emailprotected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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