SAP S/4HANA System Architect

Ampstek; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Illinois is seeking a skilled professional for S/4HANA consulting. The role requires a strong understanding of S/4HANA system architecture, the ability to evaluate migration paths and facilitate workshops with state stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have deep functional knowledge of ECC modules and experience in public-sector SAP transformation programs. This position offers an opportunity to engage in early-stage transformations, focusing on process improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of S/4HANA system architecture and simplification items.
• Experience evaluating migration paths (Brownfield/System Conversion, Selective Data Transition, Greenfield).
• Ability to interpret and leverage SAP Readiness Check, Simplification Item Catalogue, and Business Process Discovery tools.

Skills

S/4HANA system architecture

Migration path evaluation

SAP Readiness Check

Custom code remediation

ECC modules knowledge

Integration technologies

Data migration

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Qualifications and Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of S/4HANA system architecture and simplification items.
• Experience evaluating migration paths (Brownfield/System Conversion, Selective Data Transition, Greenfield).
• Ability to interpret and leverage SAP Readiness Check, Simplification Item Catalogue, and Business Process Discovery tools.
• Experience assessing custom code remediation needs and potential impacts on business processes.
• Deep functional knowledge of ECC modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PM, HCM, FM/GM).
• Understanding of how ECC processes transition to S/4HANA equivalents (Universal Journal, Business Partner Model, new Asset Accounting, MRP Live, etc.).

Technical Skills

• Ability to analyze ECC system usage, custom development inventory, interfaces, and enhancements.
• Knowledge of integration technologies (SAP PI/PO, SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs).
• Experience with data profiling and preliminary data migration considerations.
• Familiarity with sizing, performance implications, and high-level technical architecture changes in S/4HANA.

Functional & Process Assessment Skills

• Ability to conduct current-state process mapping and identify gaps vs. S/4HANA best practices.
• Experience facilitating workshops with business users to gather process insights and pain points.
• Capability to identify process improvement opportunities enabled by S/4HANA functionality.
• Familiarity with public sector processes (funds management, procurement, HR/payroll, grants, etc.).

Analysis & Advisory Skills

• Strong ability to synthesize system data, process information, and technical findings into actionable insights.
• Comfortable performing impact assessments across functional areas and technology components.
• Ability to support the definition of future-state options, including migration approach, level of process redesign, and transformation enablers.
• Capable of developing clear summaries, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement Skills

• Strong communication skills for engaging state stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with McKinsey consultants and adapt to structured problem-solving approaches.
• Skilled documentation abilities: process flows, capability assessments, system impact summaries, data/integration inventories.
• Comfort working in early-stage transformation contexts with evolving requirements.

Optional / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience participating in public-sector SAP transformation programs.
• Previous involvement in large ECC-to-S/4HANA assessments or roadmap projects.
• Exposure to business case development or TCO considerations (without requiring RFP involvement).
• Experience with change management or organizational readiness assessments