Sr Solutions Architect-Record to Report

LyondellBasell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in chemical solutions is looking for a Solutions Architect in Houston, TX, responsible for designing sustainable solutions that meet business needs. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in application architecture and familiarity with SAP, especially S/4 HANA. Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication capabilities, and experience in leading complex projects. The position emphasizes collaboration across teams and adherence to architectural standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in application solution architectures.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience on SAP and R2R platforms.
• Experience in S/4 HANA implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solutions Architects and business areas on complex projects.
• Create detailed technical design and specification documents.
• Provide consulting and advisory on S/4 HANA adoption.

Skills

Application solution architectures

Integration patterns

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Agile development

Understanding of FICO modules

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

OneStream platform

Job description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

Reporting to the Global Enterprise Architect, as a Solutions Architect you are responsible for collaborating with various LYB Record to Report areas (Finance & Accounting, Tax & Treasury) to architect sustainable solutions to meet business and customer needs. You are an expert on the product, lean on existing processes and find solutions for any gaps. Your communication skills are one of your best qualities and find yourself seamlessly communicating with team members and functional teams. Solutions should be in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. This includes designing and developing technical specifications for both high-level and low level application and data integration patterns and styles.

A Day in the Life

• Drives the solutioning for large complex projects, collaborating with other Solutions Architects and business area teams to build detailed technical design and specification documents, to meet business needs for large complex projects, considering capabilities, risks, system dependencies
• Liaises with peers to ensure support, adherence to standards and consistency in solution designs
• Understands the SAP roadmap for S/4 HANA and provides consulting and advisory to customer business and IT team for their S/4 HANA adoption
• Provides strategic leadership and creative thinking to help the technical delivery team through the project lifecycle
• Creates conceptual architecture views, Architecture Technical designs, collects and documents architecture significant decisions and architecture key constraints
• Analyzes architecture alternatives and provides recommendations on best options, considering input from the development teams
• Ensures that provided solutions meet overall non-functional requirements (supportability, performance, security, availability, scalability, manageability, usability, and such)
• Performs high-level code review in integration development to ensure the design and best practices have been followed
• Works on multiple concurrent projects, meets business expectations, influences outcomes and maintains stated timelines
• Mentors developers to grow skills in LYB's best practices and standards
• Keeps up to date on industry architectural standards and trends

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least 10 years of hands‑on experience in application solution architectures, integration patterns and best practices
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on platforms like SAP and other R2R related platforms
• Experience in all FICO modules including Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO‑PA, etc. and strong knowledge of integration with Sales Distribution, Production, Materials Management, Project Systems, etc.
• Good knowledge and experience with Finance core processes (Accounting, Budget, Close, Indirect and Direct Tax, Treasury and Payments)
• Non‑functional requirements gathering and solutioning experience
• Ability to develop successful relationships with external and internal partners
• At least 3 S/4 HANA implementation projects experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, multi‑tasking, troubleshooting skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) / Agile development / DevOps
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand key business processes and related issues
• Strong self‑leadership and ability to work independently and manage conflict
• Demonstrated competency in accurately identifying the scope of work and preparing thorough, accurate and detailed schedule estimates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a team lead capacity
• Experience designing/building APIs
• Experience with OneStream platform
• API management configuration and best practices

Hands‑on experience or certification in TOGAF a plus

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills
• Deliver Results

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