SAP SuccessFactors Senior Solution Architect (remote)

Location: any country in Europe Work model: full-remote & full-time, flexible within business hours Employment type: Employment Contract or B2B Who we are Effective People is a leading global provider of SAP SuccessFactors, HR advisory, and workforce management solutions. We help organizations drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline payroll processes, and create great employee experiences. Our 250 consultants cover all major industries, providing continued operational support and maintenance for 150+ companies. About the Role We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect to join our Solution Architecture & Advisory team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture across SAP SuccessFactors implementation and transformation projects. You will work closely with customers, consultants, and project teams to ensure business processes, integrations, data, security, and platform capabilities are aligned with business objectives and architectural best practices. This is a senior leadership role focused on solution architecture, governance, customer advisory, and delivery oversight rather than hands-on system configuration. Responsibilities Own and govern end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors solution architecture across customer engagements. Lead architecture workshops, design discussions, and customer advisory sessions. Define solution design principles, architecture standards, and governance processes. Ensure alignment across business processes, integrations, data, security, and reporting. Identify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, and key design decisions. Support testing, deployment, and go-live readiness activities from an architecture perspective. Act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Solution Architecture practice. Requirements 7+ years of experience in SAP SuccessFactors consulting, solution design, or solution architecture roles. Strong experience delivering SAP SuccessFactors implementation and transformation projects. Deep expertise in Employee Central and solid understanding of the wider SuccessFactors suite. Strong knowledge of integrations, data migration, security, reporting, and environment management. Proven ability to lead customer workshops, architecture discussions, and design decisions. Strong knowledge and capabilities to advise and guide strategic business requirements and drivers into technical architectural design. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Fluent English communication skills. Nice to have SAP SuccessFactors certifications, particularly Employee Central. Experience with global or multi-country implementations. Experience with AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot. Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Signavio, Jira, or Confluence. German language skills are a very strong advantage. What success looks like Delivers scalable, well-governed architecture solutions aligned with customer objectives. Builds trusted relationships with customers and project stakeholders. Proactively manages risks, dependencies, and design decisions. Drives successful project outcomes through strong architectural leadership and governance. W hat we offer (for employment contract) Benefits package tailored to each region where we have employees Yearly bonus linked to company performance Fully remote work environment Home office setup reimbursement (desk and chair) Work-life balance Learning and development opportunities, including support for certifications in various professional areas Exposure to international and well-known clients across the market Opportunity to work alongside a senior team in one of the leading SAP SuccessFactors consultancies Flat organizational structure that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing Published: 17 Jun 2026 Location: Job Category: Consulting Services Job Experience Level: Senior level Onsite or Remote: Remote Position