Solution Architect

Description

** This role is fully remote & can be filled in the United States or Canada**

Utilizes comprehensive solutions architectural expertise to support software implementation projects.  Supports overall project planning by providing functional strategic guidance.

Essential Functions

• Provides functional strategic guidance for project planning, system landscape, data migration, testing, deployment, integration and overall solution architecture.
• Advises Project Leads and Project Managers to implement best practice decisions that successfully impact the overall platform.
• Provides guidance in the definition of solution design practices and standards that link back to SAP best practices.
• Supports Project Leads in translating business goals into appropriate solutions, while assessing feasibility and optimization of the solution. 
• Designs and supports proof of concepts to demonstrate proposed technical solutions.
• Designs, develops and supports business requirements by leveraging SAP solutions.
• Proactively identifies process improvements, including clear and concise solution definitions.
• Provides support for pre-sales initiatives that include developing and reviewing roadmaps, estimates, and responses to RFP/RFQ’s.
• Provides solutions Tier 2 escalation point to support resolution.
• Completes assigned deliverables:
• Owns the as-is and t-be system landscape diagrams in conjunction with the Technical Lead.
• Owns the Solution Architecture document - ensures inputs are received from Technical and Functional Leads.
• Provides quality assurance for sales and delivery cycles.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with a diverse group of business, functional, and technical teams in this client-facing role.
• Responsible for supporting functional and technical leads in workshops. ​
• Cultivates and demonstrates industry-specific business process knowledge and familiarity with relevant functional strategies, objectives, and plans.
• Maintains an overall overview of the customer solution, ​throughout the project cycle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or other related field.
• Certification in at least one SAP HCM or SuccessFactors module.
• Minimum of 5 years with system implementations, solutions architecture, or similar role.
• Willingness to travel as needed by the client

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expert in implementation of SuccessFactors modules.
• Expert with SAP Integration.
• Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources industry best practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner and tailor message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. 
• Attention to detail and quality with the ability to rapidly learn and apply new business concepts, models, and techniques.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Work Environment and Special Consideration

• Works within a professional environment or remote office location.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.

Competencies