SAP Architect

Are you open to exploring an exciting short-term part-time contract opportunity? Your new company
Join a leading university with a complex technology environment and a strong focus on delivering reliable, secure and sustainable solutions. You will work with experienced business and technology teams in a collaborative, hybrid environment based at the Clayton campus.

Your new role
As the SAP Architect, you will provide architecture leadership and continuity while the Principal SAP Architect is on extended leave. This is a five-month fixed-term opportunity, working three days per week in a hybrid arrangement. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing architecture guidance across SAP systems, services and integrations
• Reviewing proposed solutions and designs to identify risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities
• Supporting the design and delivery of SAP initiatives, enhancements and integrations
• Ensuring solutions consider security, data, performance, resilience and ongoing operational requirements
• Working with business stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors and technical specialists to develop practical solutions
• Maintaining architecture decisions, design principles and technical documentation
• Providing timely advice on architecture issues, risks and exceptions
• Supporting knowledge transfer and a smooth handover at the end of the engagement

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior SAP architecture role within a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of SAP solution architecture, integration patterns and enterprise architecture principles
• Experience reviewing solution designs and guiding delivery teams through architectural decisions
• The ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear, practical and supportable solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively within a part-time role

What you'll get in return

• A five-month fixed-term opportunity
• Part-time hours of three days per week
• Hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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