SAP Solution Architect - Implementation & Fit-Gap Lead

Kaizen Analytix; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KaizenAnalytix is seeking a seasoned SAP Solution Architect to independently engage with customers, lead business workshops, define SAP scope, and act as the bridge to the offshore GROW engineering team. This role combines deep SAP functional expertise with exceptional communication and leadership, guiding project initiation and planning.

Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English is preferred to support global client engagements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading end-to-end SAP transformations.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/EA or related field.
• Willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon.
• Preferably bilingual in Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle SAP S/4HANA/GROW implementations and migrations.
• Define scope, strategy, and RFPs, guiding delivery.
• Manage executive stakeholders and client-facing workshops.
• Facilitate Fit/Gap analyses mapping SAP to business needs.
• Drive scoping, Gap resolution, and RFP support.
• Demonstrate cross-functional SAP knowledge across FICO, SD, MM, SCM, and HR.
• Understand order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and related financial processes.

Skills

SAP Expertise

Solution Architecture

Client Engagement

Leadership

Bilingual: Japanese & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Enterprise Architecture or related field

Tools

SAP Activate

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Migrations

Job description

Employment Type : Contract/Full-Time
Location : Onsite Portland, Oregon USA
Travel Required : Not required

About Kaizen
KaizenAnalytixis a global technology consulting firm that helps organizations unlock the full value of their data through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and modern data platforms. We partner with clients across industries to solve complex business problems, modernize legacy systems, and drive measurable outcomes. At Kaizen, we combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture focused on continuous improvement. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution to deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Job Description
The ideal candidate is a Solution Architect who can independently engage with customers, lead business workshops, define SAP implementation scope, and act as the bridge between the customer and the offshore SAP GROW engineering team. This individual combines strong functional SAP expertise with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills to ensure a successful project initiation and planning phase. The ideal candidate would also preferably be bilingual in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities
SAP Experience

• SAP Expertise: Full-lifecycle S/4HANA / GROW implementations, legacy ERP migrations, and SAP Activate methodology.


• Strategy & Delivery: Solution architecture, project management, business process analysis, and scoping/RFP creation.


• Leadership & Engagement: Executive stakeholder management, client-facing consulting, and Fit/Gap workshop facilitation.


• Expert in leading high-impact SAP implementation workshops and Fit & Gap analysis to map standard SAP capabilities against complex business requirements.


• Combine excellent business analysis skills with strong client-facing consulting to guide executive stakeholders through scoping, Fit/Gap resolution, and support RFP preparation


• Functional expertise in deep cross-functional knowledge across core SAP modules (FICO, SD, MM, Supply Chain, and HR) and their integrations with upstream and downstream systems across the client landscape


• Firm understanding in business process knowledge such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, supply chain processes, financial accounting, and master data management

Qualifications

• SAP Solution Architect & Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading end-to-end business transformations and global project teams.


• College degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Enterprise Architecture, or Business Administration with a heavy tech focus


• Must be within or be able to relocate to Portland, Oregon


• Preferably be fluent in both Japanese and English

KaizenAnalytixis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.