Lead SAP Solution Architect

About us

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as SAP Lead Solution Architect and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

National Grid is hiring a SAP Lead Solution Architect on a permanent basis. This position is based in our Warwick office. This role is designated as hybrid, with an expectation of 3-4 days per month in the office. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.

As SAP Lead Solution Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in driving large-scale business transformation projects, ensuring the alignment of IT strategy with business goals, and leading the design and implementation of innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the architecture and technical delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Develop and maintain architecture governance frameworks and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design and implement S4 HANA transformation projects, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Oversee data modelling, application integration, security architecture, and network architecture.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to execution and delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, preferably in large-scale business transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Products and Roadmap.
• Experience with data modelling, application integration, security architecture, or network architecture.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and key option analysis with exposure to stakeholder management.
• Experience with SAP cloud applications like SAP Datasphere, SAP BTP, ARIBA, Success Factors, etc.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

• Competitive Salary based on capability, and experience.

Additional benefits:

• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• You will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes.
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness.
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.

All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.