UKI Technology Consulting - SAP Solution Architect - Ireland - Senior Manager

• Own the end-to-end SAP solution architecture, covering functional, technical, integration, data, security, and operational aspects.
• Define and maintain target-state and transition architectures aligned to business capabilities and transformation objectives.
• Ensure solution designs adhere to SAP standards and best practices, including Clean Core principles, extensibility models, and cloud strategies.
• Lead architecture decisions across S/4HANA (Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield), RISE with SAP, and hybrid landscapes.

• Act as a core member (or chair) of the Design Authority / Architecture Review Board, reviewing and approving solution designs, deviations, and customisations.
• Define architecture guardrails, design principles, and standards, and ensure consistent application across workstreams.
• Assess and manage design risks, technical debt, and non-standard solutions, ensuring transparent documentation and stakeholder sign-off.

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, process owners, and functional leads to translate business requirements into robust SAP solutions.
• Provide clear architectural guidance to senior stakeholders, explaining trade-offs, impacts, and recommendations in business terms.
• Support pre-sales, bids, and discovery phases by shaping solution options, estimates, and high-level designs where required.

• Define the integration strategy, including API-led, event-based, and middleware patterns, aligned to SAP Integration Suite and enterprise standards.
• Guide data architecture and migration approach, ensuring consistency across master data, transactional data, and analytics.
• Define and govern extensibility approaches (in-app, side-by-side, BTP), minimising custom code and protecting the SAP core.

• Provide ongoing architectural oversight through Explore, Realise, Deploy, and Hypercare phases.
• Work closely with delivery teams to resolve design issues, unblock dependencies, and ensure architectural integrity is maintained during build and test.
• Support operational readiness, including solution documentation, handover to support, and alignment with ITSM and ALM tools.

• Strong technical skills and keen ambition to develop further.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• Client focused and commercially aware.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and professional networks.
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations, both written and oral.
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and efficient and successful delivery of Tax services.
• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.
• Team player; ability to integrate and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.

• A third level qualification in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 15 years' experience as an SAP Solution Architect on large-scale SAP programs.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, with exposure to Finance, Supply Chain, or Industry-specific solutions.
• Experience with SAP BTP, Integration Suite, Cloud ALM / Solution Manager, and modern integration patterns.
• Solid understanding of SAP security, roles & authorisations, data, and analytics architectures.
• Proven ability to design and govern complex, multi-system SAP landscapes.
• Experience working across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and solution governance models.
• Ability to lead virtual, cross-functional teams and work effectively in global delivery models.

• SAP certifications such as SAP Certified Solution Architect, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, or RISE with SAP.
• Architecture or cloud certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure, AWS) are advantageous.
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions

• Someone interested in joining a dynamic team who wants to develop their SAP delivery and Business transformation expertise and broaden their experience in a fast moving, technology enabled business world.
• A team player with a strength in coaching and developing others.
• A good work ethic and openness to new challenges.
• Commercial awareness and ability to develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within the firm.
• Excellent communicator with an aptitude to build and manage key client relationships and internal network.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

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