Senior Solutions Architect (VOIS) Vodafone

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the strategic design, optimisation, and governance of SAP platforms across multiple business domains. The individual will drive scalable, secure, and cost efficient SAP architectures while supporting digital transformation initiatives and ensuring compliance across Corporate IT environments.

What you ll do

• Lead end to end architecture for SAP programmes, including S/4HANA migrations and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Define target architecture, transition states, and integration models aligned with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and IT4IT processes.
• Drive SAP licensing strategy, optimise usage models, support contract negotiations, and ensure commercial compliance.
• Oversee governance for multi country SAP rollouts, ensuring adherence to integration and change control standards.
• Architect SAP solutions hosted on hyperscalers or local infrastructure, ensuring resilience, scalability, and high performance outcomes.
• Design integration using SAP BTP, CPI, API Management, and non SAP systems.
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain) to translate business needs into robust SAP solutions.
• Provide expert leadership on clean core principles, UX standards, and custom code remediation.
• Manage relationships with SAP and external partners, supporting RFPs, SOW reviews, and vendor evaluations.
• Identify and mitigate architecture risks and support compliance with ITGC, SOX, audit controls, and SAP licensing terms.

Who you are

• More than 10 years of experience in SAP architecture and solution design.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BTP, CPI, Fiori, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Strong understanding of hyperscaler hosting models including IaaS and PaaS.
• Proven experience with SAP licensing models and optimisation techniques.
• Experience leading large scale SAP implementations or S/4HANA migrations in multi country settings.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and architectural leadership capabilities.
• Relevant certifications such as SAP Architect, S/4HANA, BTP, TOGAF or ITIL

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to influence strategic SAP architecture across a global enterprise.
• Exposure to multi country digital transformation programmes.
• Collaboration with senior leaders and global teams across diverse business domains.
• Ability to work with cutting edge SAP and cloud technologies.
• Professional growth through engagement in enterprise scale solution governance.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced cloud architecture design across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Deep expertise in SAP licensing optimisation and compliance frameworks.
• Leadership in enterprise level architecture forums and governance bodies.
• Skills in integrating SAP and non SAP landscapes using next generation platforms.
• Enhanced capabilities in risk management, audit readiness, and strategic vendor management.