SAP Functional Architect

Location: Remote
Engagement: Freelance / Contract 6 months/ SRL or PFA
Seniority: Senior / Expert Level
Experience Required: 10+ years in SAP engagements

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SAP Functional Architect specializing in SAP migration projects, including transitions to S/4HANA, HANA database, or cloud-based SAP environments. The architect will be responsible for defining the migration strategy, designing the technical and functional blueprint, and ensuring a seamless transformation aligned with both business objectives and SAP best practices. This is a senior, customer-facing role that requires deep expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to guide teams through complex SAP migration programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the overall SAP migration strategy (brownfield, greenfield, selective data transition) and build a detailed SAP application and infrastructure migration roadmap.

• Design and validate the end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring alignment with the clients IT strategy, business goals, and SAP standards.

• Provide technical and functional leadership during the transition to SAP S/4HANA, the HANA database, or cloud platforms.

• Oversee data migration, including data transformation, loading, reconciliation, and validation using tools such as SAP Data Migration Cockpit.

• Act as the primary, customer-facing design authority, offering expert recommendations and guiding both client stakeholders and internal project teams.

• Ensure architectural consistency and quality across all deliverables, monitor project milestones, and assess business and IT readiness for go-live.

• Support integration activities with SAP BTP, SAP PI/PO, CPI, and other relevant tools.

Essential Skills Experience

• Extensive experience with SAP migration methodologies, especially brownfield system conversions; experience with selective data transition is a strong plus.

• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA, HANA database, and core ERP modules.

• Hands-on experience with SAP migration tools, cutover planning, and data migration techniques.

• Strong knowledge of cloud migration strategies and familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, plus experience with SAP integration platforms (BTP, PI/PO, CPI).

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

• 10+ years of experience in SAP programs, preferably in architecture or senior consulting roles.