Lead Solution Architect - SAP

Top 3 kills 

• Good understanding and working knowledge of SAP ecosystem. Worked on ECC to S4HANA RISE  migration.
• Specialization on SAP modules of HR, Fleet and IMWM
• 3    Good Stakeholder management

Job Description:

Shape the future of energy through intelligent enterprise technology. National Grid Group Functions is looking for an experienced Lead Solution Architect to own the architecture of our SAP ecosystem and to lead how we apply AI across the business. You will guide a landscape that spans S/4HANA (RISE), SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, PowerPlan and the full SAP AI stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture of NextGen Programme moving from ECC to S4HANA RISE. Supporting key modules like HR, Fleet and IMWM.
• Lead the end-to-end architecture of National Grid's SAP ecosystem, including S/4HANA RISE, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur and PowerPlan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Partner with business stakeholders, SAP product teams, IT delivery teams and external partners to identify, prioritise and implement AI use cases across Finance, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management and Corporate Functions.
• Design and deliver S/4HANA transformation programmes, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and the wider enterprise landscape.
• Develop and maintain architecture governance frameworks and processes, including key option analysis and design authority decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into innovative technical solutions.
• Oversee data modelling, application integration, security architecture and network architecture.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to execution and delivery.

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in IT/Finance is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven 8-10 years of experience as a Solution Architect, preferably in large-scale business transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Products and Roadmap with 6-8 years of experience especially HR, Fleet and IMWM.
• Experience with data modelling, application integration, security architecture, or network architecture.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and key option analysis with exposure to stakeholder management.
• Experience with SAP cloud applications like SAP BDC, Datasphere, SAP BTP, ARIBA, SuccessFactors, etc.,
• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA (RISE) and the wider SAP ecosystem, including SuccessFactors, Ariba and Concur. Experience with PowerPlan is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results.