General Motors

Senior SAP Techno-Functional Solutions Architect

General Motors

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Limerick • 🇮🇪 Ireland

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecurityOracleVMware

About the role

  • Define, govern, and evolve SAP solution architectures in alignment with GM’s enterprise standards, TOGAF principles, and long-term technology roadmaps.
  • Provide architectural direction across SAP S/4HANA, ECC6 migrations, RISE readiness, and integration with GM’s enterprise ecosystem.
  • Ensure solutions follow Clean Core and Cloud-First principles, minimizing technical debt and maximizing upgrade agility.
  • Lead techno-functional architecture for large-scale SAP programs (manufacturing, supply chain, finance).
  • Own and drive cross-functional integration strategies across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR, and other domains, ensuring seamless operations in a hybrid ecosystem (on-prem, cloud, SaaS, and legacy).
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable SAP solutions.
  • Provide hands-on guidance on ABAP extensions, Fiori/UI5, integration middleware, labeling/printing strategies, and enterprise data management.
  • Partner with program leads on cutover, migration, and post-upgrade stabilization strategies to ensure zero-incident outcomes.
  • Lead development of proofs of concept (POCs) and reusable solution accelerators, creating foundations that can be scaled and leveraged across GM.
  • Explore and embed AI-driven innovations within SAP solutions (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent automation, advanced data insights), ensuring alignment with GM’s enterprise AI and digital strategy.
  • Establish architecture patterns, reusable assets, and design principles to drive consistency and efficiency across GM SAP landscapes.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure compliance with GM standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and design approvals for all major SAP initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop senior engineers and architects, building next-generation SAP architecture talent.
  • Engage with executive stakeholders to articulate architecture vision, program value, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Represent GM in external forums (SAP, TOGAF, cloud partner ecosystems) to shape future enterprise roadmaps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of SAP techno-functional architecture experience across ECC6, S/4HANA, and integrated enterprise solutions.
  • Practical experience in designing and delivering cross-functional SAP integrations in hybrid environments, ensuring end-to-end process continuity, performance, and data integrity.
  • Proven leadership in large-scale SAP migration, upgrade, and transformation programs.
  • Expertise in at least two SAP functional domains (e.g., Finance/Controlling, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) with strong technical skills in ABAP, integration, and cloud enablement.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF Certified required) and their application in a global enterprise context.
  • Experience in Clean Core, RISE readiness, cloud hosting, VMware/Oracle remediation, and SAP upgrade strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence executives, partner with business leaders, and drive architecture adoption across diverse global teams.
  • Master’s degree in Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, or Business Administration (preferred).
  • Prior experience in automotive or manufacturing industries (preferred).
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity in SAP landscapes and compliance with US DoD/ITAR or other regulated environments (preferred).
  • Familiarity with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, SAP WM, and AI/analytics integration (preferred).
  • Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies (preferred).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
SAP S/4HANAECC6ABAPFiori/UI5integration middlewarepredictive analyticsintelligent automationenterprise data managementcloud enablementClean Core
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationinfluencingcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcross-functional integrationarchitectural vision
Certifications
TOGAF Certified