SAP Functional Integration Architect

SAP & IT Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist Syntax is a leader in providing Cloud and Managed Services to businesses across North America. Syntax’s cloud offerings, including their best-in-class Enterprise Cloud for ERP continues to grow and accelerate; a unique offering that safely hosts and manages critical business applications. Syntax partners with global IT leaders such as Oracle, IBM and others. SAP Functional Integration Architect The word ‘integration’ has to be taken as being able to architecture, design, guide the functional team on all the functional pieces of the scope (Master data, merchandising, P2P, O2C, Logistics/warehousing, Manufacturing, Omnichannel, …) Just someone used to design functional architecture and solution integration (CORE SAP ERP + Satellite systems integrated according to best practices processes and technologies) The presales skills are the 3rd competency, meaning being able to support the pre‑sales for scoping, building estimates, demo and customer presentations. You will be responsible for coordinating and directing teams of business analysts, functional analysts, and developers in all phases of systems implementations, upgrades or migrations including: Analysis and Design, Discovery/KDDs, Explore, Configuration, Development, Realization, Documentation, Testing, Production Cutover, and Integration into Operations (AMS). You will help build new systems needed by your client by identifying the business’ current capabilities and future technological goals by creating, designing, and implementing well‑defined solutions that are aligned with the envisioned business solution and scope of your client. You will provide advice on technologies that deliver business results and benefits to your customers, while demonstrating the added value of your expertise and solutions. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Manages advisor consultants in the choice of solutions and tools supporting their respective scope. Ex: Choice of building blocks/scope items, benefits and limitations etc. Ensures the integrity and integration of the solution components retained in adherence to the ‘business’ scope Identifies the integration points and integrity of the end‑to‑end client flow in the intended solution Assists the functional consultants in the definition and construction of the solution in preparation for Fit to Standard workshops Supports workshops and ‘challenge’ the ‘gaps’, as well as solutions proposed to ‘gaps’ Execute the ‘check’ scope Supports sprints and their content Validates the technical or application solution (reference architecture) Investigates, diagnoses and solves complex SAP project problems quickly Identifies areas of process improvement and integration. Ensures new SAP landscapes and solutions are designed and architected to ensure cost effective, scalable, and best in class solution delivery to all users Identifies and communicates risks (business, application, technical) associated with component or application implementation at the business level, and enterprise level (working with Enterprise Architect) Participates in business and architecture planning sessions and anticipates future business and architecture changes and strategies Estimates, assumptions, timeline, scope, definition of role & responsibilities Review and challenge functional specifications for accuracy and completeness Works with the Engagement Director and/or Project Manager to communicate the business process strategy and vision; facilitates business process review meetings with the business stakeholders Defines release, deployment, and roll‑out strategies Contribute to the Retail Go To Market: sales enablement, events, webinar, SAP and Partners relationship Contribute to the leadership of pre‑sales cycles (tenders, customer requests, etc.) for which you will be identified as a lead Assume the leadership of the site surveys Participate in the preparation of pre‑sales deliverables (internal and external estimates, roles and responsibilities chart, scope (functional, technical, geographic, organizational, etc.), timeline, team members) Contribute to the general preparation of the answer Take part in the preparation of proposal review meetings Assume the leadership of customer presentations Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or software engineering At‑least 10 years of experience with SAP Implementations on the modules SAP Retail and you have experience of S/4HANA Participated in pre‑sales activities, blue printing/Explore/Fit to standard and integration activities A strong business acumen Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (*This is a requirement since in this role you will be dealing with customers, partners and/or our international subsidiaries requiring communication in English on a recurring basis both verbally and in writing) Very knowledgeable in the Consumer Industry market, especially the Retail segment (business processes, trends, challenges as well as best in class solutions) Highly disciplined regarding Client follow‑ups A high energy individual who can adapt easily to different environments and project phases with leadership Able to address objections with confidence and determination Strategic and tactical with excellent planning and execution skills Compliant and results driven Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant SAP certifications are preferred (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate, SAP Certified Application Associate). Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Consulting Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Syntax by 2x Get notified about new SAP Architect jobs in Mexico . #J-18808-Ljbffr