SAP S/4HANA Integration Architect

Project overview

For an SAP S/4HANA implementation project in the BUILD phase, we are looking for an experienced SAP specialist with a focus on end-to-end process integration, functional integration architecture, architecture reviews, and issue management.

The role involves acting as an independent expert to ensure a consistent and coherent solution architecture across all project areas and system integrations.

If interested and available, please send an updated English CV.

Project details

Tasks and Responsibilities

Result / Deliverable: Architecture Assessment Report in DOCX or PDF format.

Acceptance Criteria:

Timeline: Within 20 working days of project start. Up to two revision cycles within five working days each after customer feedback.

Results / Deliverables per Sprint:

Timelines:

Requirements and Competencies

Additional Knowledge:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Escalation and Correction Process

Important Note on Contract Processing: Please note that for EU freelancers, processing will be organized specifically for Switzerland with our client (actual employment/withholding tax, A1 certificate social security, residence permit, etc.).

• Project Start: asap
• Project End: 30.07.2027
• Planned Duration: approx. 10 months
• Estimated Total Effort: approx. 1,600 hours
• Planned Effort per Service Model: approx. 2–3 days per week
• Location: Primarily remote, with on-site presence in the Zurich region as needed
• Project Language: English
• Architecture and Integration Assessment across all Project Areas (Cross-Stream Architecture Assessment)
• Analysis of cross-area solution and architecture concepts.
• Assessment of end-to-end process consistency and seamless process integration.
• Review of master data concepts and organizational structures.
• Assessment of the integration architecture between SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, non-SAP PLM systems, and connected third-party systems.
• Identification and classification of architecture and integration gaps.
• Development of concrete recommendations and measures to address identified weaknesses.
• Complete coverage of all project areas and interfaces.
• Structured classification of identified gaps.
• Confirmation by the customer's SAP Project Manager and Lead Architect.
• Architecture Governance during the BUILD Phase
• Regular review of cross-area architecture and design issues.
• Analysis and assessment of solution deviations within each six-week sprint.
• Documentation and evaluation of architecture decisions, including justifications.
• Prioritization of build measures and solution adjustments.
• Continuous updating of the risk register.
• Development of suitable risk mitigation measures.
• Identification and escalation of critical architecture and integration risks.
• Architecture Decision Log
• Update of Build Prioritization
• Updated Risk Register including Risk Mitigation Measures
• Complete documentation of all identified issues and deviations.
• Traceable justification of architecture decisions.
• Assessment and definition of suitable measures for all open risks.
• Confirmation by the customer's Project Manager.
• Delivery of results within three working days after sprint completion.
• Escalation of critical risks within two working days of their identification.
• Sound experience as an SAP Specialist, SAP Solution Architect, or E2E Functional Integration Architect.
• Very good knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA architecture and integration landscape.
• Experience with SAP BTP and non-SAP system integrations, especially PLM.
• Profound knowledge in end-to-end process integration.
• Experience in conducting architecture reviews and gap analyses.
• Experience in issue, risk, and deviation management.
• Knowledge of architecture governance and build phase control.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with various SAP project streams.
• Structured and independent working style.
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
• Process Consulting
• Management of Change
• Analysis and Assessment Methods
• Risk Management
• On-time delivery of agreed results: at least 95%.
• Complete documentation of all issues and deviations per sprint: 100%.
• Documentation of open risks including suitable countermeasures: 100%.
• Escalation of critical risks within two working days: 100%.
• In case of deadline overruns or unmet acceptance criteria, the customer will provide written notification.
• A correction plan must be submitted within three working days.
• Necessary rework due to unmet acceptance criteria will be performed without additional charge.
• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 10 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Zürich, Schweiz, CH
• Languages: German