SAP Solutions Architect
haysAurora (CO)
About the role
Reference: 1127641
Job ID: 5416388
Posted: 2026-09-23
Closing date: 2026-12-21
Location: Shannon, Co Clare
Salary: Up to 110k (per annum)
Job type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working
Industry: Manufacturing & Production / SAP
Company: Hays
Consultant: Alice BarryHays office: Hays Recruitment, Dublin — 26/27a Grafton Street, Dublin 2Phone: 015710019
Email:
alice.barry@hays.com The Opportunity A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise SAP landscape. This is a strategic role focused on delivering scalable, integrated business solutions across multiple international business units while supporting major transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA programmes, acquisitions, system integrations, and process optimisation. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, technology teams, and external delivery partners, you will be responsible for defining the target SAP architecture, driving fit-to-standard adoption, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value.
Please note:
This is a fully on-site opportunity in Shannon, Co Clare – you also must have a Stamp 1G, Stamp 4 or an EEA EU passport to qualify for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and own the enterprise SAP architecture strategy across multiple business functions and regions.
Lead solution design for large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, acquisitions, and integration programmes.
Drive end-to-end process architecture across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Operations. Design and govern integrations between SAP and wider enterprise platforms such as MES, PLM, CRM, WMS, and analytics solutions.
Establish governance standards covering security, compliance, data management, testing, and change control.
Develop technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging SAP technologies and innovation opportunities.
Work closely with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions.
Provide architectural oversight to internal teams, system integrators, and third-party vendors.
Support programme delivery through cutover planning, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion data-driven decision-making through enterprise reporting, analytics, and KPI visibility.
About You:
You are a highly experienced SAP professional who combines strong technical architecture expertise with excellent stakeholder management and business engagement skills. Essential Experience Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering SAP solutions within complex international manufacturing environments.
Strong SAP S/4HANA architecture experience, including involvement in major transformation or implementation programmes.
Expertise across multiple SAP domains such as: MM / PP, SD, FI / CO, EWM / TM, Ariba, BW/4HANA & Analytics, MDG OR SAP BTP & Integration SuiteProven experience integrating SAP with non-SAP enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, API-led integration, and data governance principles.
Experience working with SAP Activate and hybrid Agile delivery methodologies.
Knowledge of security, governance, compliance, and audit controls.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
Desirable:
ExperienceSAP certifications in Solution Architecture or specialist SAP modules.
Experience supporting ERP transformations, acquisitions, and global template rollouts.
Knowledge of data privacy and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Solution Manager, Azure DevOps, Jira, and related tools.
Exposure to Lean, Continuous Improvement, ITIL, or DevOps practices.
What's on Offer Opportunity to shape the future SAP strategy within a growing global manufacturing organisation.
Exposure to large-scale transformation projects and international stakeholders. A highly visible position with significant influence on business and technology decision-making.
Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Competitive salary, benefits package, and long-term career progression opportunities.
If you're an experienced SAP Architect looking to play a key role in a major enterprise transformation journey, I would love to hear from you.
Please forward an updated CV to Alice.Barry@hays.com or Apply Now! #1127641 - Alice Barry
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