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Job Summary
Verano IT is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking SAP Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions within our SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud landscape. The architect will support core modules including Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), and Production Planning (PP), and drive seamless integration with SuccessFactors, Ariba, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and MS Power BI. This is a strategic and hands-on role that ensures SAP architecture aligns with Verano's business goals, scalability needs, and future growth initiatives.
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on-site at Verano HQ (224 W. Hill St, Chicago IL).
Verano requires applicants to have permanent United States work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Design, document, and maintain enterprise-wide SAP architecture for SD, MM, FICO, PP, and PM modules on the S/4HANA 2021 Private Cloud platform.
- Lead cross-functional SAP solution design, ensuring alignment with Verano’s business strategy and IT roadmap.
- Define integration strategies for SuccessFactors, Ariba, and SAC, ensuring secure, real-time, and reliable data exchange.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable SAP solutions using standard configuration and best practices.
- Provide architectural governance and review during blueprinting, implementation, testing, and cutover phases.
- Function as a key technical/functional advisor to SAP project teams, developers, and functional leads.
- Champion SAP best practices and support change management initiatives across business units.
- Guide the development of interfaces and APIs to support hybrid integrations between SAP and third-party systems.
- Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements to optimize system reliability, scalability, and user experience.
- Identify opportunities to leverage SAP innovations such as Fiori UX, embedded analytics, machine learning, and automation.
- Lead proofs-of-concept (POCs) and technology evaluations for emerging SAP technologies and tools.
- Ensure system security, compliance, and governance standards are embedded into the SAP architecture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect.
- Hands-on implementation experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA.
- Expertise in SD, MM, FICO, and PP modules, with end-to-end process knowledge.
- Strong experience with cloud-based SAP integrations including SuccessFactors, Ariba, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or other reporting and analytics tools.
- Experience supporting business processes in retail, manufacturing, or similar industries.
- Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
- High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven background of leading through influence.
- Organized and detail oriented with ability to execute change management.
- Solid project management, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Process-driven.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective consultative and influencing approach, with proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
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