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Senior IT Architect Planning Manager

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Job Description As a

Senior IT Architect Planning Manager

at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will leverage your extensive expertise in SAP technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and leadership to drive our S/4HANA transformation journey. As a leader of a team of solution architects and technical architects, you'll play a critical role in shaping our S/4HANA architecture roadmap, defining technical standards, and ensuring seamless integration across our enterprise technology landscape. Whether you are defining the strategic technical direction, optimizing S/4HANA solution designs, or mentoring your architecture team, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on the future of our ERP ecosystem.

You will report directly to our IT Director of Transformation Delivery, and you'll work out of one of our Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC locations on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact our organization’s ability to adapt, scale, and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape by overseeing S/4HANA IT architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and establishing the technical foundation for our global ERP transformation.

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead a team of IT solution architects and technical architects, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development in S/4HANA architecture, integration design, and SAP technology platforms.

Define and govern the S/4HANA technical architecture blueprint including application layer design, integration patterns, data architecture, cloud infrastructure, security frameworks, and extension strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business process owners, functional leads, program managers, and implementation partners to define and execute IT architecture strategies aligned with business objectives and transformation goals.

Lead architecture planning for S/4HANA deployment waves, ensuring technical readiness, dependency management, and alignment across functional workstreams (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality).

Shape the design and implementation of technology solutions leveraging SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Datasphere, and complementary cloud platforms, ensuring they meet scalability, performance, security, and compliance standards.

Establish technical standards and guardrails for S/4HANA development including custom code governance, extension framework policies, API design principles, and integration best practices.

Drive solution architecture reviews and technical decision forums, evaluating design options, assessing risks, and ensuring architectural consistency across the transformation program.

Oversee integration architecture strategy connecting S/4HANA with enterprise systems including CRM, PLM, MES, legacy ERP, analytics platforms, and third-party applications.

Lead cloud architecture planning for RISE with SAP or hybrid deployment models, partnering with infrastructure teams to optimize performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.

Champion innovation by evaluating emerging SAP technologies including AI/ML capabilities (SAP AI Core, Joule), intelligent automation, SAP Business Technology Platform services, and industry-specific solutions.

Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework) and maintain alignment with IT governance policies and industry best practices.

Partner with security and compliance teams to embed security‑by‑design principles, data privacy controls, and regulatory compliance requirements into S/4HANA architecture.

Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions that balance innovation with pragmatic delivery timelines and total cost of ownership considerations.

Build and maintain architecture artifacts including solution designs, integration landscapes, technical roadmaps, and architecture decision records.

Qualifications US PERSON REQUIREMENT Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

6+ years of experience in IT architecture planning and solution architecture, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role leading architecture teams.

Deep expertise in SAP technical architecture including experience with S/4HANA implementations, SAP HANA database, ABAP/ABAP Cloud development, and SAP technology stack.

Proven experience in architecting enterprise‑scale ERP solutions with focus on integration architecture, cloud platforms, and hybrid deployment models.

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies including TOGAF, SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, or similar standards.

Hands‑on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) including Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Data Intelligence/Datasphere, and cloud‑native development.

Deep understanding of cloud computing architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), security frameworks, API management, and modern integration patterns (RESTful APIs, OData, event‑driven architecture).

Experience with SAP deployment models including RISE with SAP, S/4HANA Cloud (public/private editions), and on‑premise to cloud migration strategies.

Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop architecture teams, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

Proven experience in overseeing complex architecture projects from conception through implementation across multiple deployment phases.

Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business leaders, executives, and non‑technical audiences.

We Value

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

8+ years of experience in SAP architecture with specific focus on S/4HANA transformation programs across global, multi‑site deployments.

SAP certifications including SAP Certified Technology Architect, SAP BTP certifications, or SAP S/4HANA technical certifications.

Enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent credentials.

Cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Architect).

Experience with IT architecture tools and platforms such as SAP Solution Manager, SAP Enterprise Architecture Designer, LeanIX, Ardoq, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or similar tools.

Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes and technical innovation.

Background in Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, or regulated industries with complex compliance and security requirements.

Deep knowledge of SAP business processes across Finance (FI/CO), Supply Chain (MM/PP/WM), Manufacturing (PP/QM), Sales (SD), and cross‑functional integration points.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automated testing frameworks in SAP contexts.

Familiarity with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), SAP Data Intelligence, BW/4HANA, and advanced analytics platforms.

Strategic thinking and proven ability to translate business requirements into innovative, scalable technology solutions that drive competitive advantage.

Track record of building high‑performing architecture teams and fostering collaborative relationships across IT, business units, and external partners.

Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies and their application to enterprise architecture and solution delivery.

About Honeywell Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software‑industrial company committed to introducing state‑of‑the‑art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high‑growth businesses in broad‑based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

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Benefits of Working for Honeywell In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; EAP; and educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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