Own enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA architecture, including global template, localization strategy, and clean-core standards
Serve as final architectural authority for SAP S/4 platform decisions, rollouts, upgrades, and optimization initiatives
Define architectural guardrails balancing standardization, regulatory needs, and business flexibility
Own architecture for SAP satellite platforms
Ensure scalable, compliant architectures for statutory reporting, e-invoicing, and country-specific mandates
Govern integration with finance processes, master data, security, and audit controls
Own enterprise integration principles and standards across SAP S/4, Salesforce, PLM, ALM platforms, Legal platforms and Workday
Govern API-led, event-driven, and middleware-based integration patterns
Own architectural standards for SAP HANA and enterprise database platforms
Influence cloud, hybrid, and SAP-certified infrastructure architectures
Promote a platform and product-oriented mindset
Enable AI-driven augmentation without compromising core system integrity
Ensure enterprise architecture is embedded into Digital solution delivery lifecycle
Chair enterprise architecture governance forums
Influence senior leadership decisions on platform strategy and investment
Mentor senior architects and act as a trusted advisor across IT and business leadership

Requirements

15+ years in enterprise architecture
Deep SAP ERP knowledge including strong S/4HANA knowledge
Proven ownership of enterprise-scale platform architecture in global, regulated environments
Strong expertise in integration, databases, and infrastructure
Tier 1 Automotive or large manufacturing enterprise experience (nice to have)
SAP BTP and clean-core extensibility experience (nice to have)
Exposure to enterprise AI / Agentic AI architectures (nice to have)
TOGAF® certification or equivalent experience (nice to have)
Zachman Framework exposure (nice to have)
SAP S/4HANA Architecture or Solution Architect certifications (nice to have)
SAP BTP Architecture or Extension Suite certifications (nice to have)
Cloud Architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP – Professional / Architect level) (nice to have)
Infrastructure or platform architecture certifications relevant to SAP-certified environments (nice to have)

Benefits

HARMAN offers a great work environment
Brilliant career opportunities
Professional training
Competitive compensation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANAenterprise architectureintegrationdatabasesinfrastructureAPI-led integrationevent-driven architecturemiddleware-based integrationcloud architectureAI-driven augmentation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringadvisorygovernanceinfluencecommunicationstrategic thinkingcollaborationdecision-makingorganizational skills

Certifications

TOGAFSAP S/4HANA Architecture certificationSAP BTP Architecture certificationCloud Architecture certification (AWS, Azure, GCP)SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect certificationZachman Framework exposureInfrastructure architecture certificationplatform architecture certificationenterprise AI architecture certificationAgentic AI architecture certification