Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Solution Architecture and Design:
  • Lead the design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA BTP solutions tailored to downstream oil and gas business processes, including marketing, distribution, and trading.
  • Ensure alignment of SAP S/4HANA capabilities with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
  • Develop and document end-to-end architecture of BTP (Business Technology Platform) for complex business processes spanning multiple SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI/CO, PM, and IS-Oil). Keep in mind processes like Quote-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay while designing.

Implementation Leadership:

  • Guide the full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA, including discovery, blueprinting, realization, deployment, and support.
  • Oversee data migration strategies and integration with third-party systems, ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and functional teams, providing hands-on leadership and mentorship.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
  • Facilitate workshops and design sessions to understand business needs and recommend solutions.
  • Present architecture proposals and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Performance Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization within the SAP S/4HANA environment.
  • Provide technical leadership for performance tuning, system upgrades, and scalability enhancements.

Governance and Compliance:

  • Ensure all solutions adhere to organizational IT standards, industry regulations, and SAP best practices.
  • Establish and enforce governance policies for SAP S/4HANA usage and customization.principal architect

Qualifications and Skills: Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in a  or leadership role.
  • Extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations, specifically in downstream oil and gas industries.

Technical Expertise:

  • Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA BTP (Business Technology Platform), BTP Integration Suite, BTP Build Code and its integrations with SAP modules like MM, SD, FI/CO, PM, and IS-Oil.
  • Strong understanding of SAP Best Practices for Oil & Gas (e.g., Hydrocarbon Product Management, Secondary Distribution, and Energy Pricing).
  • Experience with SAP Fiori, ABAP, and Datasphere is a plus.
  • Knowledge of integration tools (e.g., SAP PI/PO, APIs) and data migration frameworks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees