Solution Architecture Business Relationship Lead

McCormick; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled SAP Solution Architect to lead project mobilization and design comprehensive end-to-end SAP solutions for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in SAP solution architecture, proficiency in managing stakeholder relationships, and strong problem-solving skills. This role requires excellent verbal communication and a passion for technology integration within business strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP solution architecture for end-to-end implementations.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project mobilization and solution design for SAP manufacturing solutions.
• Develop and maintain SAP solution architecture and integration plans.
• Serve as project functional leader or Solution Architect on strategic initiatives.

Skills

SAP solution architecture

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Business Relationship Management

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

SAP QM

Job description

• Lead project mobilization along with blueprinting, solution design for end-to-end SAP manufacturing solutions using modules like SAP PP, MM, QM and seamless integration with third party applications.
• Developing and maintaining SAP solution architecture, product road mapping and integration plans.
• Owns IT LTP in area of expertise. Working closely with steering committees, business leads, Business Relationship Directors (BRD), internal and external customers, vendors and peer companies, research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to support McCormick's strategic initiatives.
• Business Relationship Management - primary liaison to business workstream leaders to define solution, address business objectives, enable efficiencies. Influence business LTP with technology acumen.

• Serve as project functional leader or Solution Architect on multiple applications, technology projects and strategic planning initiatives.

  Proficiency in SAP solution architecture for end-to-end implementations within manufacturing environments, covering Production, Quality, Warehouse Operations and Supply Planning. Preferably experienced in at least two full-cycle deployments.

• Demonstrated experience in documentation of system design, configuration, and process specifications.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence across business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills, with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of non-SAP products is nice to have.