SuccessFactors Architect; f​/m​/x

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology. A career in IBM Consulting embraces long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting.

In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that result in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

As a Success Factors Architect, you will be the technical and functional lead for the design, configuration, and optimization of the Success Factors platform to support HR transformation goals. You will ensure that Success Factors modules are strategically aligned, fully integrated, and configured to deliver an exceptional user experience and operational efficiency. You will work closely with the HR BA/Process Expert and HR AI Automation SME to ensure platform capabilities are leveraged to their fullest, integrating process improvements, automation, and analytics into the HR technology ecosystem.

• Lead the architectural design and configuration of Success Factors modules to meet business and compliance requirements.
• Translate HR process requirements into scalable Success Factors solutions.
• Ensure integration of Success Factors with other HR and enterprise systems, including AI and automation platforms.
• Optimize system performance, workflows, and user interfaces to drive adoption and efficiency.
• Manage platform governance, including security, permissions, and role‑based access.
• Provide subject matter expertise to HR, IT, and project teams on platform capabilities and best practices.
• Monitor system usage and adoption, recommending enhancements to maximize value.

• Individual career path
• Access to countless trainings and certification offerings
• A knowledge sharing culture
• An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas
• The possibility to work on projects in one of the largest IT companies

• Proven expertise in multiple Success Factors modules (e.g., Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance & Goals, Learning).
• Experience designing end‑to‑end HR technology architectures in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and how they map to Success Factors functionalities.
• Integration knowledge with third‑party systems and APIs.
• Ability to translate functional HR needs into robust technical solutions.
• AI expertise applied to the HR domain.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Swiss/EU passport or valid permit required.

• SAP Success Factors Professional Certified.
• Experience in large‑scale HRIS implementations and rollouts.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements in HR systems.