Job DescriptionSenior SAP Solution Architect / Chief Architect - SAP TM Transformation - Remote with some travelSkills & Experience- Deep hands-on experience with SAP Transportation Management (TM) and SAP LE-TRA (Logistics Execution - Transportation). Preferably SAP TM certified.
- Strong experience with LE-TRA to SAP TM transformation in complex, highly integrated SAP landscapes
- Good understanding of transportation and warehousing ecosystems and external platforms such as Blue Yonder TMS, Blue Yonder PrIME, MIC, and similar solutions
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration technologies and patterns, including EDI, IDoc, XML, SAP PO and event-driven integration
- Proven ability to assess complex legacy landscapes, dependencies and customizations and translate them into viable target architecture and transition options
- Excellent stakeholder communication and advisory skills; ability to act as a trusted advisor, articulate architectural trade-offs, and drive discovery and solution decision-making
- Strong understanding of large-scale SAP transformation delivery, architecture governance and implementation lifecycle
Roles & Responsibilities- Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the global LE-TRA SAP TM transformation
- Lead Discovery / Phase 0, fit-gap analysis, architecture option assessment and PoC activities
- Define the target architecture and transition strategy across SAP TM, LE-TRA and S/4HANA
- Own end-to-end solution design across SAP TM, Blue Yonder TMS, WMS/PrIME/RTCIS, MIC and related integrations, supported by domain SMEs
- Drive the redesign of LE-TRA shipment-centric processes into the SAP TM FO/FU/event-based model
- Define the remediation strategy for 2,000+ shipment-dependent custom objects and legacy dependencies
- Own integration architecture, interface principles and event-driven patterns in collaboration with account integration teams
- Define coexistence, migration, cutover and phased rollout architecture
- Lead the Design Authority and govern key architectural decisions, exceptions and deviations
- Ensure global template consistency, scalability and reuse across EMEA, Asia and NALA
- Translate architecture into executable scope, estimates, roadmap and implementation approach
- Provide architectural leadership throughout Discovery Design Build Test Deployment Hypercare
- Act as the senior technical counterpart to PG architecture teams, DXC product teams and external vendors
- Own architectural risks, cross-solution dependencies and overall solution integrity and technical quality
What We Are Not Looking For- A standard/Greenfield SAP TM implementation profile only - the key requirement is transformation of a complex, highly customized and integrated legacy landscape
- Deep PG-specific solution knowledge - this will be supplemented by the existing account and product teams
- End-to-end program/project management ownership
- A configuration-focused / cookbook SAP TM implementation profile
- SAP Basis, infrastructure or TM installation expertise
- Deep hands-on expertise in individual third-party platforms - domain SMEs will supplement the architect where required
Soft Skills- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to lead requirements sessions and workshops
- Previous led Warehouse Mgmt Projects as Architect for multiple implementations
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to operate independently in fast-paced environments
RequirementsGROW with SAP is a commercial cloud ERP offering built on SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. It helps mid-sized and growing companies adopt an AI-enabled enterprise resource platform for finance, supply chain, and HR in weeks using preconfigured industry best practices. [1, 2, 3]
To learn more about the platform's core architecture and AI capabilities, you can visit the official SAP GROW Product Page. [1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaaYEvpCshU
Core Capabilities & AI Features
- Financial Management: Automates month-end closes, cash flow overviews, and dispute resolution via embedded AI.
- Supply Chain: Syncs design and production, uses AI for routing searches, and handles demand-driven planning.
- Rapid Deployment: Allows businesses to go live in weeks using preconfigured templates rather than custom overhauls. [1, 2, 3, 4]
