SAP Solution Architect

Job Description:

The ESAB Project Enterprise – SAP Solution Architect will be deeply familiar with the intricate world of SAP S/4HANA and be conversant with process flows and the translation of business needs into elegant blueprints. In this pivotal role, you will become a trusted advisor and a bridge between business aspirations and technological realities. You will translate complex business objectives into efficient and scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions, optimizing processes, driving innovation, and paving the way for our digital transformation journey.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of S/4HANA solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, developers, and other IT teams.
• Analyze and understand business requirements, identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Develop, validate, and document S/4HANA solution architectures, focusing on integration, scalability, and performance.
• Provide expert guidance on S/4HANA functionality, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to implement third-party solutions and integrations.
• Develop and maintain S/4HANA roadmaps and migration plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring successful delivery of S/4HANA initiatives.
• Stay current on the latest S/4HANA innovations and advancements, continuously upskilling yourself and the team.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with SAP ERP systems, with a strong focus on S/4HANA.
• Proven expertise in S/4HANA modules, including Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution, and Production Planning.
• Solid understanding of SAP Fiori, ABAP, and SAP Business Workflow.
• Experience with project management methodologies and SAP implementation best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field.

Preferred

• Understanding of manufacturing industry

• Exceptional communicator at all employee levels including senior executives.
• Strong proponent of ESAB’s values and behaviors and EBX principles.
• Drives continuous improvement.
• Effective at building relationships and trust.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and business platforms.
• Negotiates with associates with a respectful give-and-take approach, where decisions are shared.
• Comfortable working in a global matrix organization.
• Results-oriented with the ability to make decisions and to follow through on programs and developed policies.
• Bias for action; a sense of urgency; initiative-taker; moves with speed.
• Focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• Manages workload efficiently and effectively.
• Agile mind; quick on one’s feet.
• Prioritizes for maximum impact.
• Good at synthesizing data and distilling key points.
• Can dive deep into detail to support root cause analysis yet understands the big picture.
• Insightful, deductive reasoner, fact-based analytical person.
• Influencing and driving performance without authority.

• Integrity, credibility, and character with demonstrated ethical behaviors.
• A collaborator and leader with self-confidence, humility, and consultative skills to positively influence the business.
• A tenacious, operationally minded individual with a strong work ethic.