SAP Solution Architect - Implementation & Fit-Gap Lead (Bilingual Japanese)

Kaizen Analytix; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KaizenAnalytix is seeking a Solution Architect to independently engage customers, lead workshops, define SAP implementation scope, and bridge the customer with the offshore SAP GROW engineering team. The role requires strong SAP expertise, leadership, and fluency in Japanese and English.

The candidate will drive end-to-end SAP S/4HANA/GROW projects, manage stakeholder expectations, and lead Fit/Gap analyses to map SAP capabilities to complex business needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading end-to-end SAP transformations.
• Experience with global project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/EA/Business Administration with a tech focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA / GROW implementations end-to-end.
• Define scope, oversee RFPs and project planning.
• Facilitate Fit/Gap workshops with stakeholders.
• Bridge customer and offshore SAP GROW engineering teams.
• Guide cross-functional teams across ERP integrations.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Bilingual Japanese-English

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Education

MIS/CS/EA/Business Administration with tech focus

Tools

SAP

SAP Activate

S/4HANA

Job description

Employment Type

Contract/Full-Time

Location

Onsite Portland, Oregon USA

Travel Required

Not required

About Kaizen

KaizenAnalytix is 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. The individual combines strong functional SAP expertise with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills to ensure a successful project initiation and planning phase. The candidate must also be bilingual in Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must be fluent in both Japanese and English.

KaizenAnalytix is 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.