Solution Architect - Cloud Applications / SAP Ariba

Solution Architect \u2013 Sirion CLM (SAP Ariba / SAP S/4HANA)\n\nProgramme Context\n\nThis role supports the CLM Buy \u0026 Legal transformation programme, with Sirion CLM as the strategic contract lifecycle platform. The programme integrates Sirion with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA Finance to enable standardised, compliant, and scalable buy\u2011side contract processes across BT.\n\n* * *\n\nRole Overview\n\nThe Solution Architect is accountable for defining and governing the end\u2011to\u2011end solution architecture for Sirion CLM within the enterprise SAP landscape. The role ensures that functional designs, integrations, and non\u2011functional requirements are coherent, scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise architecture standards.\n\nThe Solution Architect provides design authority, working across Business, Process, Platform, Integration, and Engineering teams, and guiding vendors to deliver a configuration\u2011first, low\u2011customisation solution.\n\n* * *\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n1\\. End\u2011to\u2011End Solution Architecture (CLM)\n\n * Own the overall solution architecture for buy\u2011side CLM using Sirion CLM.\n * Define architectural patterns covering:\n * Contract intake, authoring, negotiation, approvals, and execution\n * In\u2011life obligation, SLA, and compliance management\n * Amendments, renewals, and terminations\n * Ensure alignment between business processes, functional design, and technical implementation.\n\n\n\n2\\. Sirion CLM Platform Architecture\n\n * Define how Sirion native capabilities are used and configured, including:\n * Clause and template management\n * Obligation and milestone tracking\n * Workflow automation and approvals\n * Reporting and compliance controls\n * Drive platform\u2011first design decisions, avoiding unnecessary customisation.\n\n\n\n3\\. SAP Ariba \u0026 SAP Finance Integration Architecture\n\n * Define and govern integration architecture between:\n * Sirion CLM\n * SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Buying, supplier data)\n * SAP S/4HANA Finance (commitments, controls, compliance) \u0026 Other platforms\n * Own integration patterns, data flows, interface contracts, and error\u2011handling approaches.\n * Ensure data consistency across supplier, contract, and financial domains.\n\n\n\n4\\. Design Governance \u0026 Assurance\n\n * Act as design authority for all Sirion CLM solution decisions.\n * Review and approve functional designs, integration designs, and technical approaches proposed by vendors.\n * Ensure designs meet non\u2011functional requirements (security, performance, scalability, auditability).\n * Support architecture reviews, solution walkthroughs, and formal sign\u2011off forums.\n\n\n\n5\\. Collaboration Across Roles\n\n * Work closely with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are architecturally viable.\n * Partner with Process Designers to ensure solution architecture fully supports future\u2011state processes.\n * Guide Solution Designers and Engineering teams on implementation decisions.\n * Align with enterprise architecture, security, and integration teams.\n\n\n\n* * *\n\nRequired Experience \u0026 Skills\n\nExperience\n\n * 10+ years of experience in solution / enterprise architecture across Procurement, CLM, or Finance platforms.\n * Strong hands\u2011on experience architecting Sirion CLM solutions.\n * Deep experience with SAP Ariba and SAP ECC / S/4HANA Finance integrations.\n * Experience working with system integrators and managing architectural governance.\n\n\n\nCore Skills\n\n * Deep understanding of buy\u2011side contract lifecycle architecture.\n * Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and data architecture.\n * Ability to balance business outcomes, platform capabilities, and technical constraints.\n * Excellent stakeholder communication, influence, and design documentation skills.\n\n\n