NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Principal System Architect, SAP SuccessFactors

NBCUniversal Media, LLC$180K — $230K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years as an Architect/Senior Consultant in SAP SuccessFactors/HR implementations.
  • 10+ years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors experience.
  • Deep technical knowledge in SAP Application engineering and various SAP SuccessFactors modules.
  • Experience in HR transformation projects, specifically transitioning from SAP HCM to SuccessFactors Employee Central.

Responsibilities

  • Define and govern technical strategy and architectural standards for seamless HCM integration.
  • Manage SAP teams through complex development and system deployments.
  • Re-engineer and maintain custom SAP SOH workloads on SuccessFactors and BTP.
  • Analyze workloads and establish frameworks for migrating to a clean core.
  • Lead the SAP technical vision, leveraging best practices for business value.
  • Evaluate business needs and architect integrated SAP solutions.
  • Mentor and train engineering teams, sharing expertise on solutions.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position allowing for work from home flexibility.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching options.
  • Paid leave and tuition reimbursement available.
  • Various discounts and perks offered through the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Corporate Operations & Technology Engineering Team is seeking a Principal System Architect, SAP Success Factors. We are currently undergoing a HR transformation that includes a green field implementation of SAP Success Factors Employee Central. This is a high-level strategic leadership role responsible for designing robust, scalable, and secure end-to-end SAP solutions that align with business goals. The role will drive technology strategy, establish architectural governance, guide digital transformation, and ensure "clean core" principles. Key duties include managing complex integrations, mentoring technical teams, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:
  • Define the overarching technical strategy, govern architectural standards, and ensure seamless, scalable integration across the HCM suite.
  • Manage technical SAP Teams through complex system development and deployment. Solutions to include artificial intelligence, application development and integration in one unified environment.
  • Re-engineer, Transform and Maintain custom SAP SOH workloads onto Success Factors and BTP.
  • Analyze custom workloads on current stack and establish a framework to migrate objects and get to clean core.
  • Actively lead SAP technical vision to leverage best practices and drive maximum business value
  • Apply technology to complex business processes with a drive towards relentless simplification and reduction in TCO
  • Evaluate business requirements and architect SAP solutions providing an integrated approach.
  • Be up to date on latest SAP technology stack and act as strategic advisor to product and business teams on how to leverage SAP products and tools
  • Manage Technical architecture analysis, research, design and development of new functionality and integration with key applications and services under SAP eco-systems
  • Guide the engineering team to develop, configure and implement the solution as per the product development standards and best practices.
  • Ensure technical integrity of projects, making sure that common technical elements are leveraged, and that work is not duplicated
  • Participate in product roadmap and product strategy definition.
  • Coordinate with other technical teams to ensure compatibility with their solution components and be in alignment with their roadmap.
  • Hold self and others accountable to the committed deadlines and ensure successful deliverables
  • Act as a mentor, coach, and provide training to engineers and consultants by sharing solution and technical expertise


Qualifications
  • Education focus degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline with an information technology major, or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Experience as an Architect/Senior consultant in at least 8 SAP Success Factors/HR Implementations.
  • 10+ years SAP Success Factors hands-on experience.
  • Knowledge in various SAP Success Factors modules and Integration development working on large-scale transformations.
  • Should have deep technical experience in SAP Application engineering development using the extensibility model in the following areas:
  • In App extensions using key user and in app frameworks using the RAP (Restful ABAP programming) model
  • Side by side extensions in BTP using the Cloud Application Programming (CAP) Model
  • Using Clean Core principles for all custom development leveraging released API's to develop customizations and creating wrappers for requirements without released APIs
  • Designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based applications using SAP BTP services for activities like Technical Development using Business Application Studio (BAS), SAP Build and Advance WorkZone and using the Integration Suite for developing end to end integrations
  • Business Process re-engineering or process improvement experience with broad-based information systems.
  • Strong experience in SAP Technical & functional knowledge of SAP products and various solution offerings
  • Worked in a Global environment at a leadership level and demonstrated growth and achievement.
  • Experience in HR transformation projects e.g., from SAP HCM to Success Factors Employee Central (green field, brown field, blue field etc.)
  • Experience working with interfaces in addition to Web Services, such as Java connectors and Rest APIs communicating with non-SAP applications.
  • Experience with SAP BW, BW/4HANA, SAC, Fieldglass is a huge plus.

Fully Remote:
  • This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $180,000 - $230,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

About NBCUniversal Media, LLC

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
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