About the Role :
We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions across SAP and cloud ecosystems. This strategic yet hands-on leadership role requires a strong foundation in SAP architecture, cloud platforms, and modern integration practices. You will partner closely with CXOs, technology leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-wide technology transformation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and govern enterprise architecture strategies across SAP, cloud, and integration landscapes.
- Lead architecture design for SAP platforms including ECC, S / 4HANA, and SAP Cloud Platform.
- Architect hybrid and cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Enable microservices-based architectures, API-led integration, and event-driven systems.
- Partner with business and IT leaders to align technology with strategic objectives.
- Evaluate new technologies and lead PoCs to guide adoption of emerging solutions.
- Ensure architecture compliance with security, scalability, and resilience standards.
- Lead architecture governance processes, roadmapping, and reference architecture development.
- Provide technical leadership to solution architects, developers, and project teams.
- Engage with vendors and systems integrators in complex multi-vendor environments.
Required Qualifications :
10 - 15 years of experience in IT / Technology leadership, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles.Proven hands-on expertise in SAP architecture and deployment in large-scale environments.Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).In-depth knowledge of integration platforms, APIs, and data architectures.Experience designing enterprise-scale systems with a focus on security, resilience, and scalability.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing C-level executives.Background in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods is a strong plus.Preferred Certifications (Good to Have) :
TOGAF 9 / TOGAF StandardAWS / Azure / GCP Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)ITIL 4 CertificationArchiMate CertificationSAFe / Certified Agile ArchitectCISSP / CISM (for security architecture)(ref : hirist.tech)