Sap Solution Architect

TEKsystems; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

health

dental insurance

bonus

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a SAP Solutions Architect in Grand Rapids, MI to lead the definition and implementation of SAP strategies across applications and tech layers. You will collaborate with architects, engineers and IT to create roadmaps and ensure enterprise alignment.

The role balances design with business unit engagement, focusing on performance, security, and cross-domain solutions while guiding implementation through key IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five to eight years of experience in business analysis or software development preferred.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least two SAP architecture domains: business, application, information/data, data integration, technical/infrastructure, security.

Responsibilities

• Embrace an enterprise level architecture focus aligned with the business strategy.
• Define SAP architecture vision, roadmaps, and support implementation through IT initiatives.
• Engage with architecture councils to ensure adherence to vision and standards.
• Lead groups of SAP application and technical teams to steward the portfolio.
• Provide mentorship and hands-on guidance to IT specialists.
• Document architecture design and analysis work.

Skills

SAP HANA

SAP

Architecture

Solution architecture

Business analysis

Cloud

OTC

MM

Business process improvement

GCP

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The SAP Solution Architect leads the definition and implementation of all SAP application and technology strategies, including SAP’s strategic fit in the broader technology landscape. In collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists, this role is responsible for analysing current Information Technology (IT) trends, developing application development and technology strategies, creating and communicating integration strategies between systems, and developing conceptual future state mandates, models and roadmaps to provide guidance for enterprise solutions and IT planning efforts. Their primary goal is to provide strategic focus and consistency across SAP architecture to achieve company business goals.

What You'll Do

• Embraces an enterprise level architecture focus and alignment with the overall company business strategy
• In collaboration with other architects, engineers, and IT specialists defines the SAP application, information, and technical architectural vision and strategic roadmaps, and support their implementation through the key IT initiatives and projects
• Engages with the architecture councils, application and technical domain architects and engineers across all teams to ensure adherence to the architectural vision and standards to ensure the transition of plans from current status to future direction
• In collaboration with other architects identifies and tracks key performance indicators
• Leads groups of SAP application and technical teams to provide stewardship over the SAP application and technology portfolio
• Provides leadership and oversight to planning and implementation of strategic SAP solutions
• Partners with other architecture and technology leaders in defining complex, cross domain solutions
• Drives creation, adoption and reuse of enterprise assets
• Researches current technologies that will enable innovation and determines their potential benefit
• Leads technology vendor evaluations within the SAP ecosphere to determine the preferred technology and partners
• Provides mentorship and hands‑on guidance to other IT specialists
• Documents all architecture design and analysis work
• Performs other duties as assigned

When You Will Work

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid schedule in Grand Rapids, MI. 4 days in office, 1 day remote

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five to eight years of previous business analysis or software development experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices
• Proficiency in at least two of the following SAP architecture domains: business, application, information/data, data integration, technical/infrastructure, security
• Outstanding verbal, written, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate architectural issues and concepts
• Proven leadership, influence, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Capability to deliver complex SAP architecture designs and solutions and to drive and directly participate on their implementation through the key IT initiatives
• Adaptability in responding to competing demands and attaining ever evolving architecture
• Ability to generate creative and innovative solutions
• Broad technical aptitude and knowledge

Skills

Sap hana, Sap, Architecture, Solution architecture, Business analysis, Cloud, OTC, MM, business process improvement, GCP, cloud infrastructure

Top Skills Details

Sap hana,Sap,Architecture,Solution architecture,Business analysis,Cloud,OTC,MM,business process improvement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SAP Solutions Architect role context

• The manager identified the SAP Solutions Architect position as a critical, long-standing vacancy open for over a year.
• The manager designated this position as their current top priority and committed to facilitating the hiring process.

Candidate requirements and technical scope

• The position requires functional business process understanding rather than deep data management or Business Warehouse expertise.
• Kevin prefers "technofunctional" candidates who can evaluate architectural designs across workstreams like Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay.
• Candidates must have exposure to cloud infrastructure, cyber security, and SAP system performance troubleshooting.
• The internal team size is 5.

Operational structure and strategic initiatives

• The role is structured with 50% of time spent engaging with business units and 50% on design.
• Key strategic initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year include improving system performance, stability, and cyber security resilience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $136000.00 - $213000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401k
• health
• dental insurance
• bonus

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.