Senior IT Architect/Lead IT Architect - SAP - Platinion

Boston Consulting Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Solution Architect - SAP to lead large-scale ERP transformations. The ideal candidate must have over 8 years in SAP architecture, proven experience with multiple SAP modules, and strong integration architecture skills. This role is key to defining technical strategies for S/4HANA adoption and ensuring alignment with business outcomes. Join a dynamic team that blends digital and human capabilities for impactful change.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in SAP architecture and delivery.
• Proven multi-module solution design experience.
• Expert in S/4HANA adoption strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the SAP technical and solution strategy.
• Design SAP target landscapes using lean ERP.
• Lead architectural decisions across multiple LoBs.
• Architect SAP integrations using relevant middleware.

Skills

SAP architecture and delivery

Integration architecture

Data architecture

Master data governance

S/4HANA adoption strategies

Analytics platform design

Education

SAP certifications

Job description

Overview

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation—inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to Spark change.

About BCG Platinion: BCG Platinion’s presence spans the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We deliver digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to complex, time-sensitive challenges and enable our clients to push the status quo in their digital journeys. We transform business and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect - SAP to lead the design, delivery, and technical roadmap of large-scale ERP transformations. The ideal candidate will have deep and broad expertise across multiple SAP modules, strong integration architecture skills, and proven experience defining SAP target landscapes that align with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Roadmaps: Define and own the SAP technical and solution strategy, including S/4HANA adoption and phased rollouts.
• Solution Architecture: Design SAP target landscapes using a lean ERP core integrated with satellite SAP solutions.
• Module Breadth: Lead architectural decisions spanning multiple LoBs (e.g., Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Finance).
• Integration Leadership: Architect SAP integrations using SAP BTP, Integration Suite, and middleware; oversee data migration strategies.
• Analytics & Data: Define SAP data architecture including master data governance, BW/4HANA, DataSphere, and SAC reporting.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure designs follow SAP and industry best practices, embedding performance, security, and maintainability.
• Client Advisory: Partner with programme leadership to align SAP solution direction with business outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years in SAP architecture and delivery.
• Proven multi-module solution design experience.
• Expert in S/4HANA adoption strategies and integration architecture.
• Experience with master data governance and analytics platform design.
• SAP certifications in relevant architecture or module areas.

Additional info

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E-Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.