Manager, IT Business Architect – SAP SD

Job Title
Manager, IT Business Architect – SAP SD
Location(s)
Hopkinton, Waltham

The Manager, IT Business Architect - SAP SD is central to our ERP transformation program. The SME will serve as the functional and architectural authority for the SAP SD - owning the module end-to-end, translating complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions, and guiding Revvity through its S/4HANA transition with precision and strategic foresight.

This role oversees the development, validation, implementation, and day-to-day performance of the SAP SD module.  These activities are performed in compliance with industry regulations, site operating procedures, quality/safety policies and cost/processing time standards.  All activities are done in partnership and collaboration with departments associated with Global Trade, Customs & Compliance. This person will be directly responsible for deliverables in this area including any upgrade, implementations, changes, rollouts, etc. that the organization decides on.

Solution Architecture & Design

• Architect end-to-end SAP SD solutions aligned with Revvity's complex global business requirements, ensuring scalability, compliance, and performance

• Lead solution design workshops with business stakeholders, translating requirements into functional specifications, process flows, and configuration blueprints

• Define the target-state architecture for SD within the S/4HANA Private Cloud environment, including integration touchpoints with E4H and adjacent modules (MM, FI/CO, WM/EWM, PP) subject to project initiation.

• Evaluate and recommend Greenfield, Brownfield, or Bluefield migration approaches based on business complexity, data quality, and transformation goals

• Design and govern SAP Fiori application strategy for SD user personas, ensuring intuitive UX aligned with S/4HANA best practices (subject to project initiation).

ERP Transformation & Implementation

• Lead and deliver 3–4 full lifecycle SAP SD implementations as the functional SME - from project initiation through go-live and hypercare

• Drive the ECC to S/4HANA migration for SD, including delta analysis, simplification item assessment, and business process re-engineering

• Own the fit-gap analysis between current ECC processes and S/4HANA standard capabilities, recommending configurations or enhancements as appropriate

• Ensure seamless ECC-GTS integration continuity 

Configuration, Development & Governance

• Perform and oversee SAP SD configuration across the full module scope: Order Management, Pricing & Conditions, Billing, Credit Management, Shipping & Transportation, Intercompany, Revenue Recognition, and Returns/Complaints

• Define and enforce configuration standards, naming conventions, and change management governance across the SD landscape

• Collaborate with ABAP/technical teams to design custom enhancements, BAdIs, user exits, and BDC (Batch Data Conversion) programs where standard configuration is insufficient

• Leverage SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) capabilities — including Integration Suite, Extension Suite, and SAP Build — to extend and integrate SD processes where applicable

• Oversee data migration strategy for SD master data (customer master, material master, pricing conditions, open orders) using LSMW, BAPI, or SAP Data Services

Stakeholder Engagement & Program Leadership

• Act as the primary functional liaison between business stakeholders, IT leadership, and implementation partners for all SD

• Facilitate business process workshops, design reviews, and sign-off sessions with regional and global process owners

• Provide functional leadership and mentoring to junior SAP SD consultants and business analysts on the program team

• Prepare and present solution design documents, functional specifications, and executive-level status updates to IT and business leadership

• Support testing strategy and execution — including SIT, UAT, regression, and performance testing — ensuring defect resolution and sign-off readiness

• Contribute to training material development and end-user enablement programs for SD processes

Post Go-Live & Continuous Improvement

• Lead hypercare support post go-live, managing critical issue resolution and stabilization

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the SD landscape, leveraging S/4HANA innovations (e.g., Advanced ATP, Output Management, Intelligent Trade Claims)

• Monitor SAP roadmap updates and advise leadership on relevant new capabilities, deprecations, and upgrade impacts

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of hands-on SAP SD functional experience

• 12+ years of mandatory SAP SD expertise across:

  • Order-to-Cash (OTC) process design and optimization

  • Pricing procedures, condition techniques, and revenue recognition

  • Shipping, transportation, and delivery processing

  • Billing, invoicing, and intercompany scenarios

  • Credit and risk management

  • Returns, complaints, and warranty processing

  • Integration with MM, FI/CO, WM/EWM, and PP modules

• 10+ years SAP SD in a Subject Matter Expert or Solution Architect capacity; with 3-4 full end-to-end SAP SD implementations completed as the functional SME, from blueprint/design through go-live and hypercare

• 10+ years SAP ECC - deep configuration and functional knowledge

• 5-10+ years SAP S/4HANA - hands-on experience with S/4HANA SD processes, simplification items, and migration delta

• 5-10+ years SAP Fiori - experience designing and deploying Fiori apps for SD user roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience across all three implementation methodologies:

  • Greenfield - new SAP implementations

  • Brownfield - system conversion / in-place upgrades

  • Bluefield - selective data transition / hybrid approach

• Good understanding of SAP ABAP (reading/debugging code, writing functional specs for custom development)

• Experience with BDC, LSMW, BAPI, and IDocs for data migration and interfaces

• Familiarity with SAP BTP (Integration Suite, Extension Suite, SAP Build) - hands-on experience is a strong advantage

• Hands-on experience with SAP BTP Integration Suite for SD process extensions

• Exposure to SAP E4H (ERP for Healthcare/Life Sciences) or regulated industry ERP environments

• Knowledge of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) / IFRS 15 compliance

• SAP certification in SD and/or S/4HANA Sales is highly desirable

• Experience working in global, multi-org, multi-currency SAP environments

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex business scenarios into structured SAP solutions

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to present to both technical teams and C-suite executives

• Proven ability to lead without authority in a matrixed, global program environment

• High degree of ownership and accountability - comfortable driving decisions in ambiguous situations

• Collaborative mindset with experience working across onshore/offshore delivery models

• Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device industry SAP implementations is highly desired

The base salary range for this full-time position is $124,000 - $165,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

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What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

• Life and Disability Insurance  

• Paid Time-Off

• Parental Benefits

• Compassionate Care Leave

• 401k with Company Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our  page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

*For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.