Solution Architect-SuccessFactors (m/w/d)

Solution Architect – SuccessFactors (m/w/d)

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long‑term relationships and close collaboration across the globe.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Design, govern, and oversee end‑to‑end architecture for SAP SuccessFactors implementations and integrations.
• Lead solution design across modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Learning, Compensation, and Succession.
• Define architectural blueprint and integration strategy within the broader HR technology landscape.
• Conduct impact analysis and assess technical feasibility for new business requirements.
• Estimate effort for implementations based on client requirements.
• Partner with HR leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into system capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership on leveraging SuccessFactors innovations to drive HR transformation.
• Align solution designs with enterprise architecture principles and digital roadmap.
• Establish and maintain design guidelines, configuration standards, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• Lead technical workstreams in large‑scale projects and provide guidance to implementation partners.
• Review and approve functional and technical specifications before build.
• Proactively manage risk and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Define integration patterns and oversee integration design between SuccessFactors and other systems (e.g., payroll, ERP, talent systems).
• Work with middleware tools (e.g., SAP CPI) and APIs for robust system connectivity.
• Act as primary technical contact for senior stakeholders regarding architecture.
• Present solution options, risks, and recommendations to executive committees.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and validate designs.
• Monitor SAP roadmap and release updates, advising on adoption strategies.
• Drive optimization initiatives to improve system performance and user experience.
• Mentor junior architects and configuration specialists.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in SAP HCM solutions, with at least 5+ years in SAP SuccessFactors across multiple modules.
• Proven track record as a Solution Architect in large‑scale, multi‑country implementations.
• Strong understanding of integration technologies and middleware (SAP CPI, Dell Boomi, etc.) especially to payroll and time management solutions as well as other SAP S/4 HANA modules.
• Expert knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, and mental flexibility.
• Willingness to work on‑site with our customers.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Location

Magdeburg, Saxony‑Anhalt, Germany