Solution Architect - SAP MDM IS Retail

We are seeking a Solution Architect - SAP MDM IS Retail to design and deliver scalable business solutions across multiple formats, channels, countries, and business models, while providing functional expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into advanced capabilities using best-in-class standard packages
• Identify necessary localization or enhancements, supported by clear business cases
• Create functional requirements to guide application design and development
• Propose solutions, configure the system, and write detailed WRICEF functional specifications
• Coordinate with offshore development teams to ensure technical solutions align with functional requirements and quality standards
• Conduct unit/functional testing and support integration and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Deliver best-in-class, scalable, sustainable, and integrated business solutions across multiple formats, channels, countries, and business models
• Contribute to change management efforts by providing training content and supporting organizational transformation
• Provide 3rd level functional support, application administration, and troubleshooting across all European operating companies in scope
• Collaborate with peers across applications/modules to ensure seamless integration
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure optimal cooperation
• Identify opportunities for business process and system enhancements in collaboration with the vendor, and promote continuous improvement by evaluating work processes and user experiences

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience implementing SAP applications
• Expertise in SAP SD and IS Retail modules
• Knowledge of WRICEF functional specifications and solution configuration
• Background in coordinating offshore development teams and managing integration and UAT testing
• Familiarity with change management practices and training content development
• Skills in providing 3rd level functional support and application administration across multiple operating companies