SAP Architect

Working Location : Toronto, ON- Hybrid 3 days in office per week and 2 days remote

Position Purpose :

Translates business needs into technical systems solutions and provides recommendations on products and solutions that will evolve the technical infrastructure. Responsible for ensuring the infrastructure can deliver on current and future technical projects.

Scope of Work : A resource experienced in data retention and destruction solutions within SAP, covering the entire project lifecycle, including :

Evaluation : Conduct an in-depth analysis of our current SAP environment, data management processes, and the Enterprise Retention Schedule. Evaluate options (SAP ILM, ADK, custom ABAP) to determine the best solution to meet compliance requirements for mapped SAP infotypes.

Design : Collaborate with our internal team to design a comprehensive data retention solution.

Key Accountabilities :

• Define and enhance various subsystems within enterprise and help shape architectural roadmap
• Perform consolidated analysis of current state multiple network systems requirements, designs, and applications
• Develop design principals and design processes based on industry best practices
• Provide consultation on the development of the detailed design, standards, implementation plans, and operations model of the enterprise
• Provides integrated systems planning and recommends new or different technologies that will enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals
• Develop all presentations for the designs, define benefits / features / costs, and obtain executive and stakeholder buy in through effective communication and advocacy
• Create implementation and sustainability budgets and costs estimates for new and existing IT systems
• May provide limited guidance and supervision of engineers working on highly complex architecture projects
• Conduct system architecture studies of new and existing IT systems to permit development of integrated systems that operate at low cost levels
• Serve as an expert technical resource; routine accountability is for technical knowledge and advanced capabilities as a team member or as an individual contributor
• Interfaces with business areas, including high profile stakeholders, to ensure all initiatives support business strategies and goals and provide recommendations for future state
• Provide leadership and direction to IT Architects to work effectively with cross-functional teams in networking, hardware and software

Must-have Skills / Experiences :

• SAP ECC, ADK, ILM, Custom ABAP
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• 10+ years experience as an IT architect
• 10+ years management experience
• Proven knowledge of telecommunications and / or e-commerce
• Advanced knowledge of network management, engineering disciplines, and operating systems
• Experience in financial services

Nice-to-have Skills / Experience :

Experience designing and building systems for extremely high traffic and transaction volumes