Director, SAP Enterprise Architect - Power & Utilities

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Director, SAP Enterprise Architect - Utilities in its Enterprise Solutions Consulting practice in Houston. You will lead as an enterprise architect for SAP S/4HANA within utilities, shaping hybrid landscapes and integrations with non-SAP systems.

Expect involvement in sales opportunities and complex delivery programs targeting power and utilities clients. You will contribute to IP creation, enhancement of KPMG methodologies, and collaboration with SAP Build and AI

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of SAP ERP expertise with platform-architecture focus.
• Expertise in SAP S/4HANA and integration with non-SAP software.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certifications or experience with SAP AI or SAP Build in utilities.
• Strong knowledge of EA frameworks and S/4HANA Utilities ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead as an Enterprise Architect within the SAP S/4HANA platform for Power & Utilities clients.
• Design and govern hybrid landscapes ensuring data flow between SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Drive strategic sales opportunities and oversee complex integration projects.
• Collaborate on IP development within KPMG’s Global SAP Community (SAP AI, Build, and open integrations).
• Guide support for Powered-KPMG tools, Accelerators, and SAP Alliances; develop new capabilities.

Skills

SAP ERP

Platform Architect

Hybrid architecture

S/4HANA

Power & Utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP AI

SAP Build

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, SAP Enterprise Architect - Utilities in Enterprise Solutions for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead as an Enterprise Architect and technical expert within the SAP S/4HANA platform, specializing in Power and Utilities clients, utilizing deep knowledge of SAP technology, functionalities, and their integration with non-SAP systems.
• Demonstrate deep operational knowledge of how core SAP systems operate, integrate, and scale alongside third-party applications, legacy software, and modern cloud platforms within complex utility enterprise environments.
• Design and govern hybrid landscapes that define clean-core principles, ensuring seamless data flow and process orchestration between SAP and non-SAP solutions (e.g., GIS, CRM, MDM, Asset Accounting, and smart grid systems).
• Drive strategic sales opportunities and oversee the successful delivery of complex integration projects, with a focus on showcasing the end-to-end capabilities of SAP and non-SAP enterprise solutions within the utilities sector.
• Collaborate in the creation and enhancement of Intellectual Property (IP) within KPMG’s Global SAP Community, focusing on pioneering innovations like SAP AI, SAP Build, and open-integration frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance in support of the "Powered-KPMG tools and Accelerators assets", SAP Build, and SAP Alliances program. Identify areas for enhancement and develop new capabilities within the SAP S/4HANA Utilities domain.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and promotion of KPMG methodologies and tools, ensuring their widespread usage and effectiveness throughout the organization.
• Partner with KPMG Leadership to design and present the benefits of hybrid SAP and third-party AI/Build solutions to senior management at client organizations. Facilitate the development and support of solutions for local sales opportunities.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent SAP ERP expertise, with significant experience as a Platform Architect specializing in hybrid architecture; extensive end-to-end project experience with SAP S/4HANA and its integration with non-SAP enterprise software is required.
• Deep domain expertise in the Power and Utilities sector, specifically requiring advanced architectural knowledge of SAP IS-U.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess relevant certifications or practical experience with the SAP AI solution portfolio, SAP Build, or equivalent non-SAP integration and cloud platforms specifically within the utilities domain.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and Functional Design principles, with a specialization in SAP S/4HANA Utilities and ecosystem-wide connectivity.
• Proven track record in driving internal transformation initiatives and effectively influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex, hybrid technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet client and project needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).