SAP Functional Enterprise Architect

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

HPE Global IT is a dynamic organization enabling the enterprise to innovate and lead the industry with our consumption-based IT transformation and our consulting, financial, educational, and operational support services.  Join us as we develop innovative solutions that revolutionize how we help customers by simplifying their operations and move the world forward. Join us and redefine what’s next for you.

What you’ll do:

Are you passionate about driving technological advancements? We're seeking a talented SAP Functional Enterprise Architect to join our high-performing Enterprise Architecture team at HPE IT. As a key contributor to our global IT organization, you will leverage your expertise to deliver cutting-edge business solutions. Your role will encompass five core responsibilities:

Architect the Future

• Develop and implement best practices, technology standards, and design patterns to empower the architecture community.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms through proof-of-concept development.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential architecture vulnerabilities.
• Design and maintain a robust SAP functional architecture to support current and future business needs.
• Provide expert architectural guidance to the Architecture Review Board.

Strategic Vision

• Develop and execute long-term IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute multi-year architecture roadmaps for key business domains.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of IT offerings to inform strategic decisions.
• Align IT initiatives with the overall enterprise architecture strategy.

Solution Delivery

• Lead and design end-to-end architecture for complex, cross-functional projects.
• Develop comprehensive architecture solutions across business, platform, data, and functional domains.
• Lead and manage architecture teams on complex, large-scale projects.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among architecture teams.
• Ensure project execution aligns with established architectural standards.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Build and maintain a unified architecture vision across the organization.
• Effectively communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate and expand the architecture profession within and outside the organization.
• Evaluate the business impact of various technology options and strategies.
• Identify and mitigate potential technical and operational risks.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information to executive-level stakeholders.

Architectural Design and Development

• Develop and implement comprehensive architectural solutions across program, enterprise, and operational levels.
• Create reusable architectural frameworks and components for efficient solution delivery.
• Adapt and customize existing architectural solutions to meet specific project requirements.
• Capture and disseminate architectural best practices and knowledge.
• Establish and enforce architectural governance standards for programs and the enterprise.

Do you have the vision to shape the future of IT architecture? If you're a passionate leader with a knack for technical strategy, we want to hear from you!

The selected candidate will work from our office in Houston, TX, or Dallas, TX.

What you need to bring:

• Industry experience - Minimum 15+ years.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven SAP Expert: Possessing over 15 years of progressive SAP experience, with a strong focus on FI, CO, SD, BRIM, and Supply Chain modules. Proven track record in functional architecture roles.
• Deep SAP Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4 configuration, customization, and integration. Skilled in designing and implementing robust SAP and ecosystem architectures including S/4, HANA, BTP and other cutting-edge SAP technologies.
• Transformation Leader: Proven ability to lead and deliver complex SAP transformations, including migrations and M&A integrations.
• Comprehensive SAP Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated experience in planning, configuring, deploying, refreshing, and upgrading SAP landscapes.
• Business Acumen and Problem Solving: Strong financial and accounting acumen. Proven ability to solve complex business problems through innovative SAP solutions.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in global teams.
• Enterprise Architecture: Proficiency in leveraging modeling tools to create and communicate strategic IT blueprints.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Development Proficiency: Have a good grasp of Fiori, ABAP and HANA development objects.
• Security Knowledge: Understand SAP security concepts and authorization checks in ABAP objects.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex IT initiatives, including SAP transformations.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a proven track record of engaging C-suite executives.
• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on proactive risk mitigation.

Join us and make your mark!

We offer:

• A competitive salary and extensive social benefits

• Diverse and dynamic work environment

• Work-life balance and support for career development

• An amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it?

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

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We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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