Senior Director, SAP Architect

Role DescriptionZoetis, the global leader in animal health, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative SAP Solution Architect to play a critical role in our S4 transformation program. This position is essential to the success of our ERP initiatives, ensuring that the architecture of our SAP solutions aligns with Zoetis' strategic business objectives and operational requirements.As the SAP Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business. You will act as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex business requirements into scalable, efficient, and compliant SAP architectures. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our SAP landscape supports both current operations and future growth, driving value across the organization.In this capacity, you will lead the architectural design of SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards. You will work closely with global teams to develop and deliver high-quality, validated SAP solutions, while also fostering innovation and continuous improvement in our ERP landscape. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and mitigating risks, managing change, and ensuring the successful delivery of SAP projects on time, within scope, and on budget.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Alignment of IT and Business Goals: Ensure that the SAP architecture aligns with the company's overall business objectives and long-term strategic goals, integrating SAP solutions seamlessly into the broader IT landscape.Design and Governance of SAP Architecture: Lead the design and governance of the SAP architecture, including core modules like SAP S/4HANA, ensuring they meet current and future business needs while adhering to best practices and industry standards.Technology Road mapping: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap for SAP, outlining the evolution of SAP landscapes, identifying opportunities for innovation, and anticipating future challenges.Integration Management: Oversee the integration of SAP solutions with other enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability across the organization's IT ecosystem.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and project teams to understand requirements, define solutions, and ensure that SAP implementations deliver expected business value.Risk Management and Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with SAP implementations and ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and corporate standards throughout the SAP environment.Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of SAP systems, ensuring they operate efficiently, meet SLAs, and support critical business processes effectively.Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with SAP and other technology vendors, ensuring that the organization leverages the full value of its SAP investments and that third-party solutions integrate effectively with SAP systems.Change Management and Adoption: Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of SAP solutions across the organization, including user training, communication strategies, and ongoing support to maximize return on investment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.Additional Requirements:SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect, SAP Certified Development Specialist) are highly desirable.TOGAF or other industry recognized technology architecture certification.TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTSExperience:Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in SAP architecture roles.Proven experience in leading the architecture and design of large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations.Extensive knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, SD, MM, PP) and their integration points within the S/4HANA environment.Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., SAP HANA Cloud, AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures.Technical Skills:Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).Proficiency in SAP architecture tools and technologies, including SAP Solution Manager, SAP Fiori, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and SAP Data Services.Knowledge of integration technologies such as SAP PI/PO, APIs, and microservices.Strong understanding of data management, data migration strategies, and reporting solutions within SAP environments.Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, finance).Soft Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong leadership and project management capabilities, with a focus on delivering results.Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think strategically and manage complexity.PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTSThis role will require occasional weekend working to meet customer needs for minimizing business impact of change. Expected travel between 20-50% for this role depending upon project demands.

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