SAP S​/HANA Functional Solution Architect

Job: SAP S/4

HANA Functional Solution Architect

Location: Remote for USA/ India
Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4

HANA Functional Solution Architect to lead end-to-end functional architecture and solution design for enterprise SAP S/4

HANA programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SAP S/4

HANA, RISE with SAP, business process transformation, solution workshops, and functional integration across complex SAP landscapes.

• Define and design end-to-end functional solution architecture for SAP S/4
  
  HANA programs, including Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition implementations.
• Lead functional solution design across key SAP business processes and ensure alignment with enterprise business objectives.
• Drive RISE with SAP transformation initiatives and provide functional architecture guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Conduct business and solution workshops with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP S/4
  
  HANA functional solutions.
• Define functional integration requirements between S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Fiori, and third-party/legacy systems
  .
• Work closely with functional leads to ensure cross-module process integration and consistency.
• Review and govern functional solution designs, process flows, architecture documents, and integration specifications.
• Identify opportunities for SAP standardization, simplification, and process optimization while minimizing unnecessary customizations.
• Provide guidance on SAP best practices,
  Fit-to-Standard
  , SAP Activate methodology, and S/4
  
  HANA adoption.
• Support data migration, business process transformation, testing, cutover, and go-live activities from a functional architecture perspective.
• Lead solution discussions and presentations with senior stakeholders and provide architectural recommendations.
• Support presales activities
  , solution proposals, estimations, and client presentations when required.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, SAP best practices, security requirements, and governance frameworks.

• 15+ years of SAP consulting experience with significant experience in SAP Solution/Functional Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementations and transformation programs.
• Proven experience with RISE with SAP and S/4
  
  HANA transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise business processes and cross-functional SAP integration.
• Experience leading Greenfield, Brownfield/System Conversion, and Selective Data Transition projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and Fit-to-Standard approach.
• Experience working with SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, and integration scenarios.
• Strong understanding of SAP functional architecture, process design, data migration, testing, and cutover.
• Experience working with global, enterprise-scale SAP programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

• SAP S/4
  
  HANA Functional Solution Architecture
• RISE with SAP
• Greenfield / Brownfield / Selective Data Transition
• Functional Solution Design
• Business Process Transformation
• SAP Integration and Cross-Module Integration
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Workshops & Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and solution presentation skills.
• Ability to engage with C-level and senior business stakeholders
  .
• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functional, technical, business, and global delivery teams.
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical SAP solutions.