I2O IT solution architect

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza IT is seeking an IT Solutions Architect for a hybrid role based near Lonza's U.S. sites in Portsmouth, NH, Houston, TX or Walkersville, MD, with travel as needed.

You will design SAP EWM, IM, and TM solutions within the S/4HANA transformation, optimize logistics processes, and ensure end-to-end integration across the SAP landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SAP EWM, IM, and TM in ECC and/or S/4HANA.
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, or transformations.
• Deep understanding of SAP logistics processes and their integration with broader SAP landscapes.
• Experience with SAP configuration, solution enhancements, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, system integrators, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• SAP certification and SAP Fiori/embedded analytics familiarity are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver SAP EWM, IM, TM solutions as part of Lonza's S/4HANA transformation program.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges and identify tech solutions.
• Lead solution design, architecture, and blueprint activities to align needs with SAP capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and connected systems while maintaining end-to-end solution integrity.
• Guide configuration, enhancements, testing, and deployment across SAP logistics solutions.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, leaders, and external partners to drive outcomes.
• Champion best practices, support user adoption, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP EWM

SAP IM

SAP TM

S/4HANA

ECC

SAP integration

Architecture design

Stakeholder communication

Agile delivery

Fiori

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/SC

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Embedded analytics

Job description

I20 IT Solutions Architect

Location:

This is a hybrid role, with the preferred candidate located near one of Lonza’s key U.S. sites in Houston, TX; Walkersville, MD; or Portsmouth, NH. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity from one of these locations and should be willing to travel.

What you will get:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What will you do

Join Lonza as an IT Solution Architect and play a key role in our global S/4HANA transformation journey. In this role, you will design innovative SAP solutions across Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Inventory Management (IM), and Transportation Management (TM), helping to optimize business processes and deliver lasting value across our global organization.

• Design and deliver SAP EWM, IM, and TM solutions as part of Lonza's S/4HANA transformation program.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges and identify technology solutions that improve performance.
• Lead solution design, architecture, and blueprint activities to align business needs with SAP capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and connected business systems while maintaining end-to-end solution integrity.
• Guide configuration, enhancement, testing, and deployment activities across SAP logistics solutions.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, business leaders, and external partners to drive successful outcomes.
• Champion best practices, support user adoption, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SAP EWM, IM, and TM solutions within SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.
• Recent hands-on experience supporting or leading at least one end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or transformation project, with a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain processes in the S/4HANA landscape.
• Deep understanding of SAP logistics processes and their integration with broader SAP landscapes.
• Experience with SAP configuration, solution enhancement, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of SAP integration points across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and related business functions.
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, system integrators, and cross-functional project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• SAP certification and experience working within Agile delivery environments are beneficial.
• Experience with SAP Fiori applications, embedded analytics, and modern SAP best practices is preferred.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.