IT Manager, Architecture - SAP (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an IT Manager, SAP Architecture to lead the SAP finance architecture for the Finance and Accounting Reinvention program. You will guide strategy, design, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance with strong cross-functional collaboration across Finance, IT, Security, and Data teams.

The role requires senior leadership, governance, and a focus on modernizing legacy designs, improving controls, and enabling a scalable finance platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• SAP certifications or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading SAP finance architecture in large ERP transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define the SAP architecture roadmap for the FAR program.
• Lead end-to-end architecture for SAP S/4HANA Finance and related modules.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Security, Data, and partners to translate requirements into designs.
• Guide design decisions, data migration, reporting, and control requirements.
• Provide leadership during blueprinting, build, test, cutover, and go-live phases.
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and strong financial controls.
• Govern architecture processes, reviews, risks, and issue escalation.
• Mentor teams and communicate architecture trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

SAP finance depth

Communication skills

Leadership across teams

Problem-solving

Business value focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Finance/Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Finance

SAP FI/CO

ERP systems

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of workand team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

The IT Manager, SAP Architecture will serve as the architecture lead and design authority for the Finance and Accounting Reinvention (FAR) program, guiding the future-state SAP finance architecture from strategy through implementation. This role will own the overall architecture direction for SAP S/4HANA Finance and related finance capabilities, ensuring the solution is scalable, secure, integrated, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business priorities.

The Architecture Manager will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data, Infrastructure, and system integration partners to translate business goals into practical solution designs, resolve complex design trade-offs, and drive consistent architecture decisions across workstreams. The role requires strong leadership in process modernization, integration strategy, data design, reporting enablement, internal controls, and operational readiness.

As a key leader in the FAR program, this manager will help simplify legacy complexity, strengthen financial controls, improve reporting and decision-making capabilities, and enable a modern finance platform that supports long-term business transformation.

Essential Functions

• Define and drive the overall SAP architecture roadmap for the FAR program, ensuring alignment with finance transformation goals, enterprise architecture standards, and business priorities.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture across SAP S/4HANA Finance, FI/CO, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, controlling, reporting, and integration touchpoints.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, enterprise architecture, security, data, and external implementation partners to translate business requirements into practical, scalable architecture designs.
• Guide fit-gap analysis, process harmonization, design decisions, integration patterns, data migration strategy, reporting architecture, and control requirements.
• Provide technical and functional leadership during blueprinting, build, testing, cutover, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization phases.
• Ensure architecture decisions support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, financial controls, data quality, performance, resiliency, and operational supportability.
• Manage architecture governance, design reviews, decision logs, risks, dependencies, and escalation of cross-functional issues.
• Mentor architects, analysts, and technical teams while helping business stakeholders understand architecture trade-offs in clear, non-technical language.

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Enterprise architecture thinking with strong SAP finance depth.
• Ability to balance business outcomes, technical feasibility, cost, risk, and speed of delivery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex SAP architecture concepts to executives and business stakeholders.
• Effective leadership across cross-functional teams, vendors, and implementation partners.
• Decision-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Focus on business value, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term solution sustainability.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or SAP certification preferred.

Experience

• 10–12 years of progressive IT experience, including significant experience in SAP finance architecture, solution design, and enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FI/CO, financial accounting, controlling, reporting, integrations, and data migration concepts.
• Experience supporting large-scale finance or ERP transformation programs from strategy and design through implementation and stabilization.
• Ability to work closely with Finance and Accounting leaders to modernize processes, simplify legacy designs, and enable future‑state operating models.
• Proven experience collaborating with system integrators, vendors, business process owners, architecture review boards, cybersecurity teams, and infrastructure teams.
• Strong understanding of governance, internal controls, audit requirements, financial close processes, and enterprise reporting needs.

Licenses & Certifications

• None

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$169,740.00-$188,600.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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