A leading utility company is launching a highimpact ECC S/4HANA transformation and is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to provide businessled SAP architecture leadership across the enterprise. This role owns the SAP target operating model and migration strategy, partners closely with executive leadership, and ensures SAP enables business priorities, regulatory needs, and longterm scalability.
This is a strategic architecture role, focused on enterprise alignment, decision making, and executive communication.
What You'll Do • Own SAP enterprise architecture from a business perspective Define the S/4HANA target state aligned to business capabilities, operating models, and regulatory requirements across the utility enterprise. • Set and lead the ECC S/4HANA migration strategy Partner with business and IT leadership to evaluate Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective approaches; define the multiyear roadmap, sequencing, and success metrics; and govern execution. • Act as the primary SAP architecture advisor to executives Translate complex architectural decisions into clear business impacts, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations for VPs, ELT members, and steering committees. • Drive crossfunctional alignment Coordinate architecture decisions across Finance, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Field Operations, Customer, Regulatory, and IT to ensure SAP enables endtoend business processes. • Guide data and integration strategy at the enterprise level Define principles for data ownership, migration scope, cutover approach, and integration patterns - while partnering with delivery teams who execute the technical work. • Establish architecture governance and decision frameworks Lead architecture reviews, define standards and guardrails, and ensure solution teams align with the agreed enterprise vision without becoming a bottleneck. • Measure and communicate progress Define KPIs, dependencies, and risk mitigations; provide concise, executiveready updates on roadmap health, readiness, and key decisions.
Work Environment • Onsite 4 days per week in downtown Houston Contract role with an hourly rate range of $75-90/hr, based on experience
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Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years in SAP leadership or enterprise architecture roles, with demonstrated ownership of large, crossfunctional initiatives • Proven experience leading ECC S/4HANA transformations at the strategy and roadmap level, not just delivery execution • Strong background partnering with VP and ELTlevel stakeholders, influencing decisions and aligning technology strategy to business outcomes • Ability to frame architecture in business terms: value, risk, cost, compliance, scalability, and operational impact • Experience establishing enterprise architecture governance, standards, and decisionmaking models across multiple business units • Solid understanding of SAP Activate and program governance concepts (handson configuration not required) • Exceptional communication skills - able to simplify complex topics and drive alignment across business and IT
Nice to Have Skills & Experience • Experience in utilities or regulated industries, including assetintensive operations and field services
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
What You'll Do • Own SAP enterprise architecture from a business perspective Define the S/4HANA target state aligned to business capabilities, operating models, and regulatory requirements across the utility enterprise. • Set and lead the ECC S/4HANA migration strategy Partner with business and IT leadership to evaluate Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective approaches; define the multiyear roadmap, sequencing, and success metrics; and govern execution. • Act as the primary SAP architecture advisor to executives Translate complex architectural decisions into clear business impacts, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations for VPs, ELT members, and steering committees. • Drive crossfunctional alignment Coordinate architecture decisions across Finance, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Field Operations, Customer, Regulatory, and IT to ensure SAP enables endtoend business processes. • Guide data and integration strategy at the enterprise level Define principles for data ownership, migration scope, cutover approach, and integration patterns - while partnering with delivery teams who execute the technical work. • Establish architecture governance and decision frameworks Lead architecture reviews, define standards and guardrails, and ensure solution teams align with the agreed enterprise vision without becoming a bottleneck. • Measure and communicate progress Define KPIs, dependencies, and risk mitigations; provide concise, executiveready updates on roadmap health, readiness, and key decisions.
Work Environment • Onsite 4 days per week in downtown Houston Contract role with an hourly rate range of $75-90/hr, based on experience
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years in SAP leadership or enterprise architecture roles, with demonstrated ownership of large, crossfunctional initiatives • Proven experience leading ECC S/4HANA transformations at the strategy and roadmap level, not just delivery execution • Strong background partnering with VP and ELTlevel stakeholders, influencing decisions and aligning technology strategy to business outcomes • Ability to frame architecture in business terms: value, risk, cost, compliance, scalability, and operational impact • Experience establishing enterprise architecture governance, standards, and decisionmaking models across multiple business units • Solid understanding of SAP Activate and program governance concepts (handson configuration not required) • Exceptional communication skills - able to simplify complex topics and drive alignment across business and IT
Nice to Have Skills & Experience • Experience in utilities or regulated industries, including assetintensive operations and field services
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.