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The Position The Solution Architect focuses on maximizing product and system value by designing, governing, and delivering business-driven, standards-based, and future-ready architectures within a complex, multiple solution context. In this role, you will ensure that architectural designs align with business priorities and enterprise standards while balancing functional requirements with non-functional requirements (NFRs). You will maintain the architectural vision and roadmap, collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, and continuously improve the ecosystem through technical innovation, risk mitigation, and robust governance.
The Opportunity Architecture and Governance for ERP Process, Access, and Security Controls. Lead the architectural lifecycle management of SAP GRC Platform. The mission is to design a robust, scalable control environment that secures sensitive data, minimizes technical debt, and streamlines audit readiness. This role ensures that architectural patterns and security controls are consistently applied across the SAP ERP landscape to meet strict compliance requirements for GxP, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and Data Privacy & Protection.
Scope / (Content Leadership):
Defines and owns the architectural blueprint and reference patterns to ensure delivery of solutions that meet business priorities and enterprise standards. Ensures Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) - such as scalability, performance, and security - are baked into the core design. Collaborates with product management and engineering teams to align technical evolution with enterprise governance
Accountability / Problem Solving: Leads architecture-related problem solving for complex security and compliance challenges using data, threat modeling, and stakeholder input. Maintains the technical vision, architectural roadmap, and guardrails. Assesses the architectural impacts, dependencies, and risks of new initiatives across the broader application landscape
Stakeholder Management: Engages and aligns stakeholders across business, security, and IT. Communicates complex technical concepts, trade-offs, and architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Impact / Strategy: Defines and maintains the technical and integration roadmap aligned with the overarching business strategy. Reviews and guides feature implementation to maximize value delivery while ensuring long-term system sustainability. Continuously improves the architectural landscape and supports the secure adoption of new capabilities
Complexity / (Product Size): Operates within a Complex, Multi-Instance, or Multiple Solution and Product Context
Business / Technical Ability: Applies expert-level functional and technical understanding of SAP security architectures to drive design decisions and collaborates deeply with engineering and development teams to guide implementation
Who you are
Deep understanding of SAP GRC Process & Access Control architecture and how they integrate seamlessly with complex ERP systems
Strong background in IT Service Management / ITIL to manage service delivery and system integrity
Very good understanding of ERP specific compliance requirements, incl. Computerized System Validation (CSV), ICFR, Data Protection/Privacy
Education / Experience
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in designing business-driven, standards-based, future-ready architectures within a complex or multiple solution/product context
Experience maintaining the technical vision, architectural roadmap, and current state documentation for multiple enterprise solutions, including assessing the impact of initiatives on capabilities, risk, and application landscapes
Proven track record of proactively contributing to the development of enterprise architecture practices, establishing design patterns, and mentoring engineering teams
Technical Skills
In-depth and expert-level knowledge in multiple security, compliance, and SAP technology areas
Proficiency in creating Conceptual & Logical Data Models, Taxonomies, Ontologies, and highly secure Integration Pathways for enterprise products
Ability to define, document, and drive Reference Architectures, Design Patterns, NFRs, and fitness functions
Strong capability to evaluate external technology trends, assess feasibility for multiple
📌 ERP Solution Architect Process (Madrid)
🏢 Roche
📍 Madrid