SAP Enterprise Architect

Job Description SAP Enterprise Architect Utilizing a broad understanding of SAP functionality and the cross-functional and technical integration aspects, the SAP Enterprise Architect - Manufacturing Focus will collaborate with the NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. and customer project resources to find the best holistic solution for the customer and project. The Enterprise Architect has knowledge of and access to all available NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. resources and will utilize the resources to bring the right skillset to the project. This position works closely with the project manager, engagement director and consultants to design and evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions in the context of project budget, risk and time line. The Enterprise Architect also participates in functional QA reviews of projects. Duties and Responsibilities: A. Services Sales/Presales support 1st call credibility Support of sales/presales team Conduct discovery sessions Support of proposal creation by defining and describing scope and assumptions Design of solution roadmap together with the presales team Generation of follow up business through existing client relationships B. Project delivery support Ability to manage expectations with the project team and client Flexibility to support multiple parallel projects Understanding of the importance of follow up and documentation of results Trusted advisor to the project team (NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. and customer) Support project manager and engagement director in managing customer expectation Credibility towards the client is based on business and SAP product knowledge. Use this credibility to advise client and provide guidance towards the best holistic project solution Ability to explain abstract and complex solutions in a way that the customer understands Ability to deliver difficult information at all organizational levels and determine appropriate courses of action. C. Quality control for delivery projects Review of solutions that have been designed without Enterprise Architect - involvement at certain milestones of a project Focus on the critical functional/technical areas Follow up on execution/adherence of proposed solution on a regular basis Mitigate future risks by addressing them early on Utilize the trusted advisor position to influence the client Assessment of escalation situation Project escalation management/ leading proper resolutions in escalation situations D. Contacts Internal Integration Executive and LOB management Sales team and presales team NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. consulting organization US international Staffing coordinator Engagement director VP Consulting Project manager External Alignment Customers and prospects SAP Industry leaders Position Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology or related field of study 10 years of SAP project implementation experience across multiple modules and industries Experience in multiple, full lifecycle SAP project implementations Minimum 6 years of integration experience with other process areas Minimum 6 years of leadership experience on SAP implementation/support projects Experience configuring multiple SAP modules AND experience across multiple industries Additional Skills We Are Looking For: Lead collaboration across functional workstreams to create manufacturing template for rollout to multiple sites . Template scope includes Demand Planning, Scheduling, Manufacturing Execution (with MES integration), Extended Warehouse Management, Quality Management, and Plant Maintenance functionality. Key responsibilities include: SAP functional solution design Drive commonality of design across sites Identify and r esolve gaps across the overall solution Alignment with non-functional workstreams Development team alignment Data team interdependencies Contributor Solution testing Cutover planning Readiness planning Organizational design to support new way of working Key Traits required: Supply chain and manufacturing expertise (discrete – industrial manufacturing) S4 “solution architect” type SAP skills in support of integrate d template creation Essential teaming skills to lead workstreams Effective communication skills capable to engage with Senior Management Focus on building trust with client via communication, actions and results Ability to contribute when engaged in vision/though leadership activities Ability to prioritize and energize team in task delivery *Applicants can be located in any U.S. city and must be willing to travel up to 100% based on client and project needs* *This position is not open to employer sponsorship*