Senior Technical Architect – SAP & Enterprise (non-SAP) Applications

Role SummaryAn experienced seasoned Senior Technical Architect with over 25+ years of SAP technical and functional expertise, to lead the architecture, design, transformation, modernization, and delivery of complex SAP and non-SAP enterprise solutions. This is a specialized role requiring deep SAP, non-SAP and integration expertise and significant oil and gas industry experience.The role is responsible for defining strategic technology roadmaps, architecting business-critical solutions, managing large-scale upgrade and migration programs, leading technology transformation initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise across SAP, SAP Clean-core methodology, Technology transformation, AWS implementation , AWS designing and implementation, middleware, cloud, integration, non-SAP and enterprise application landscapes including oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process. Serve as the technical authority across multiple workstreams, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and future-ready solutions supporting critical business operations.---Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & Solution Design· Define and govern enterprise-wide architecture standards, principles, and technology roadmaps.· Design complex end-to-end IT solutions integrating SAP, non-SAP, cloud, middleware, and third-party platforms.· Lead architecture reviews and provide technical assurance for mission-critical business systems.· Develop future-state architectures aligned to business transformation objectives.· Act as the primary technical authority for enterprise application and integration landscapes.SAP Architecture Leadership· Provide technical leadership across SAP platforms including:o SAP HANA DBA, NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP PI/PO,SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP , Solution Manager, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA administrator, SAP Clean-coreo Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.o AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimizationo Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBA expertise· Define architecture strategies for SAP upgrades, migrations, cloud adoption, and platform modernization.· Lead SAP technical design activities across development, test, staging, and production environments.· Establish integration standards, governance frameworks, and security controls.SAP Functional & Business Process ExpertiseProvide technical and solution guidance across key SAP business domains, including:· Plant Maintenance (PM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Human Capital Management (HCM), SuccessFactors (SF), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Enterprise Asset Management, Customer and Partner Connections, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Ariba Procurement, Procurement & Supply Chain ProcessesNon-SAP Enterprise Application ArchitectureProvide architecture leadership and technical oversight for:· OpenText, SCADA Systems, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog (DPRS), Field Service Management (FSM), MRPS· Other operational technology and enterprise applications· Sybase ASE, Oracle and HANA DBAIntegration, Cloud & Middleware Leadership· Design and govern integration architectures across SAP and non-SAP applications.· Lead middleware and API-driven integration strategies using:o SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, Workato, REST APIs, SOAP Serviceso Event-driven integration frameworks· Architect hybrid cloud solutions utilizing SAP BTP and enterprise cloud technologies.· AWS designing and implementation, AWS cost optimization· Ensure integration solutions meet availability, performance, scalability, and security requirements.Technology Transformation & Modernization· Lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives involving:o SAP upgrades, SAP migrations, Datacentre transformations, Cloud migrations, SAP BTP adoption, OneApps / Mobile technology transformation, Platform modernization programso Legacy application transformationso Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.· Define transformation roadmaps and migration strategies that minimize business disruption.· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to support business objectives.Project & Program Leadership· Manage large, complex SAP and non-SAP technical projects from concept through delivery.· Lead cross-functional teams comprising architects, project managers, consultants, developers, and infrastructure specialists.· Provide executive-level reporting on risks, dependencies, architecture decisions, and delivery status.· Ensure successful delivery of multi-million-pound technology initiatives within agreed scope, budget, and timelines.Subject Matter Expertise· Act as the primary SME across SAP and non-SAP application landscapes.· Provide expert guidance on system performance, architecture optimization, security, integration, and operational resilience.· Support incident resolution and complex problem management activities.· Mentor architects, technical leads, and project teams.Stakeholder & Governance Management· Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners.· Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.· Present architecture strategies, design decisions, and investment recommendations to senior leadership and governance boards.---Mandatory Skills & ExperienceExperience· 25+ years of seasoned SAP technical and functional SME with consulting SME level experience.· Extensive Experience working within highly regulated Oil and Gas industries and business-critical environments.· Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale SAP and non-SAP solutions.· Proven track record managing large transformation, upgrade, and migration programs.Technical ExpertiseSAP Technologies· SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver 7.5 Java, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, SAP BTP, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Clean-core methodology· Oil and gas BCM applications and BCM process.SAP Functional Domains· PM, FICO, HCM, SuccessFactors with integration of SF based Payroll and S4HANA, OTC, EWM, Ariba ProcurementNon-SAP Technologies· OpenText, SCADA/Telemetry, DNCC BA, FRAS, Forecaster, GlobalScape, Remote Link, Technolog, FSM, DPRS, MRPSIntegration Platforms· SAP PO, SAP CPI, Workato, API Management, Enterprise Middleware· Hybrid Cloud Integration---Leadership Competencies· Strategic Thinking· Enterprise Architecture Governance, Technology Transformation Leadership· Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication· Vendor Management· Risk Management· Team Leadership and Mentoring---Key Accountabilities· Own enterprise architecture decisions across SAP and non-SAP domains.· Deliver architecture solutions enabling business growth, operational resilience, and digital transformation.· Lead upgrades, migrations, BTP adoption, cloud modernization, and OneApps transformation programs.· Serve as the recognized SME for SAP and enterprise application workstreams.· Design and govern complex IT solutions supporting critical operational and business services across Cadent's technology landscape.