Solution Architect – (SAP PP/DS)

The Config Team Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Paid birthday day off

Paid volunteer day

Holiday buy & sell

Bupa private healthcare

5% employer matched pension

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Electric car lease scheme

Funded social events

Investment in personal development

CSR initiatives

Job summary

A leading supply chain tech consultancy is looking for an experienced Solution Architect specializing in SAP PP/DS to guide clients through SAP transformations. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor, leading teams in design and implementation, and ensuring delivery of complex solution architectures. Candidates should have deep knowledge of S/4HANA, coaching abilities, and a proven track record in full SAP project life cycles. Competitive salary and remote or hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of S/4HANA, Fiori, CIF, heuristics, and PP/DS optimizers.
• Proven track record of leading multiple full SAP project life cycles.
• Expert in complex solution design and configuration within SAP PP/DS.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing planning processes and SAP module integration.
• Strong leadership in workshops, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Solution Architect across multiple SAP projects.
• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on SAP PP/DS.
• Lead and guide internal teams across solution design and implementation.
• Drive the creation of blueprints, functional specs, and solution design.
• Represent The Config Team at customer workshops and requirement sessions.
• Represent The Config Team at workshops and pre-sales engagements.
• Collaborate with technical teams on bespoke changes and integrations.
• Oversee quality, risk, and scope for large SAP initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and identify growth opportunities within existing customers.

Skills

S/4HANA

Fiori

CIF

heuristics

PP/DS optimizers

solution testing

stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Excel/PowerPoint/Visio

Job description

Job title: Solution Architect (SAP PP/DS)

Employment: Permanent

Location: UK-Based, flexible (remote/hybrid)

Salary: Excellent basic salary depending on experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday, paid birthday day off, paid volunteer day, holiday buy & sell, Bupa private healthcare, 5% employer matched pension contribution, life insurance 4x annual salary, electric car lease scheme, funded social events, investment in personal development, you chose the charity we make the financial contribution, CSR initiatives, and much more!

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect specialising in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) to join our high-performing team. You\'ll play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through complex SAP transformations, shaping solution architecture, and delivering real-world business impact across end-to-end SAP implementations.

Key to this, you will:

• Act as the Solution Architect across multiple SAP projects, ensuring successful design, build, configure and delivery.
• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating SAP PP/DS functionality and the impact of design choices.
• Lead and guide internal teams across solution design, testing, documentation, training, and customer go-lives.
• Own and drive the creation of blueprints, functional specs, and end-to-end solution design.
• Provide strategic advice on SAP architecture, system changes, and process improvements.
• Represent The Config Team at customer workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and pre-sales engagements.
• Work closely with our technical teams to shape bespoke system changes and integrations.
• Take ownership of quality, risks, and scope on large or complex SAP initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Get involved in recruitment, mentoring, and identifying opportunities to grow our offering within existing customers.

Required Skills

• Deep knowledge of S/4HANA, Fiori, CIF, heuristics, and PP/DS optimizers.
• Proven track record of leading multiple full SAP project life cycles.
• Expert in complex solution design and configuration within SAP PP/DS.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing planning processes and SAP module integration.
• Confident in solution testing, architecture reviews, and functional spec creation.
• Strong leadership in workshops, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

The Company

This is your opportunity to work for an award-winning and Investors In People Gold organisation with a workforce based across the UK, Europe and Australia. We are a leading supply chain tech consultancy with a focus on SAP software implementation. At our core, we’re committed to fostering a people-centric culture that values collaboration, employee well-being and continuous learning and development.

Apply today

Our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment built on trust, respect, and integrity, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel welcome, safe, valued, and supported.

We are committed to preventing discrimination of any kind and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. To ensure you can perform at your best during the hiring process, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Together, we make the difference that creates a smile across the whole supply chain, starting with our team.

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