Sap Solution Architect

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus

Job summary

TEKsystems in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead definition and implementation of SAP application and technology strategies. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and IT specialists to align SAP architecture with business goals and drive enterprise roadmaps.

The role requires deep SAP domain proficiency, enterprise architecture discipline, strong leadership and mentoring, and the ability to deliver cross‑domain solutions across Order-to-Cash,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to eight years of business analysis or software development experience 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.
• Outstanding communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Embraces an enterprise level architecture focus aligned with company strategy.
• Defines SAP application, information, and technical vision and roadmaps; supports implementation.
• Engages with architects and engineers to ensure adherence to standards and future direction.
• Identifies and tracks key performance indicators with stakeholders.
• Leads SAP application and technical teams to steward the SAP portfolio.
• Provides leadership and oversight to planning and implementation of SAP solutions.
• Partners with architecture and technology leaders on cross-domain solutions.
• Drives creation, adoption and reuse of enterprise assets.
• Researches current technologies to enable innovation and evaluate benefits.
• Leads vendor evaluations within SAP ecosystem to select preferred technologies.
• Mentors and provides hands-on guidance to IT specialists.
• Documents 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

SAP SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Position Summary:

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 analyzing 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, 8 am to 5 pm
• Hybrid schedule in Wyoming, 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

• Kevin identified the SAP Solutions Architect position as a critical, long‑standing vacancy open for over a year.
• The role was previously held by Kevin and later filled internally before becoming vacant again.
• Kevin 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, with significant ongoing collaboration with partners such as Deloitte and Google.
• 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.
• Kevin requested that the search be limited to approximately 3 highly vetted candidates to streamline the decision process.

Experience Level

Expert Level

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.

• 401k, health, dental insurance, bonus.

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.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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.

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.

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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. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.