Solutions Architect

MB Group Management Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect for a contract role to support a public sector ERP programme in the City of London. The successful candidate will define and maintain the architecture for SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors, ensuring compliance and integration across various functions. The role offers an initial contract of 6-12 months at a competitive day rate of £700.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors solutions.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology and agile delivery.
• Prior experience working on public sector ERP programmes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and maintain the SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors architecture.
• Lead integration and blueprinting across Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP SaaS solutions.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA delivery

SaaS architecture understanding

Cloud integration

Data migration principles

SAP Activate methodology

Education

Relevant SAP certifications

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SuccessFactors

Job description

Overview

SAP Solution Architect - Contract Role (Public Sector ERP Programme)

Location: LONDON • Type: Contract • Duration: 6-12 months initial contract, with potential extension • Day Rate: £700 per day (inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to support the delivery and continuous improvement of our SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors implementation within a leading local authority. This is a key role ensuring the stability, scalability, and compliance of SAP solutions across Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Define, design, and maintain the SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors architecture.
• Lead integration and blueprinting across Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement (Purchase-to-Pay) functions.
• Solution Design: Translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose, scalable SAP SaaS solutions. Oversee configuration documentation, delta design decisions, and technical alignment.
• Data & Integration: Develop and support data migration strategies, ensuring accuracy and minimal disruption during cutover. Ensure seamless integration between SAP, legacy systems, and external platforms.
• Security & Compliance: Implement role-based access controls and ensure ongoing compliance with data protection and governance standards. Manage segregation of sensitive data across systems.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Contribute to the test strategy and oversee technical validation (SIT, UAT, Payroll Parallel Run). Ensure solutions meet performance, quality, and audit requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, external system implementers, and governance forums. Provide expert architectural input for change control and reporting capability enhancements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record delivering SAP S/4HANA and SuccessFactors solutions.
• Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud integration, and data migration principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology and agile delivery.
• Prior experience working on public sector ERP programmes (highly desirable).
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g. Technology Associate, Solution Architect) preferred.

Recommended Certifications

• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP S/4HANA System Administration
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Public/Private Edition)
• SAP Certified Integration Associate - SAP Cloud Platform Integration Suite
• SAP Certified Professional - Solution Architect - SAP BTP