Director, ERP Architecture

Johnson & Johnson

Director of ERP Architecture at DePuy Synthes leading SAP platform strategy and execution for a global healthcare leader. Overseeing ERP transformation initiatives across a multi-instance landscape.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, design, execution, and governance of the full SAP platform and development stack
Define and drive the ERP/SAP platform architecture strategy including SAP ECC, S/4HANA and BTP aligned with enterprise business goals and technology roadmap.
Strategize and design the end-to-end SAP platform architecture — Basis (multi-instance), BTP services, and the integration landscape.
Define and govern development standards for ABAP, BTP extensions, and SAP IS integrations; own and enforce clean-core principles across all delivery
Lead architecture reviews and hold design authority — approving, requiring rework on, or escalating technical decisions across on and offshore deliverables.
Drive technical strategy for the S/4HANA migration — including system design, integration patterns, extensibility approach, and data migration architecture
Provide technical mentorship to on and offshore architects and leads; serve as the escalation point for complex design decisions
Lead prioritization decisions to balance regulatory, operational, and strategic initiatives while maximizing business value
Lead the architecture and technical design and integration of SAP systems, ensuring interoperability across platforms, applications, and data environments.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies (e.g. Joule, GenAI on BTP, event mesh) or enhancements and build a pragmatic adoption roadmap tied to business outcomes
Oversee architecture standards, governance, and best practices to ensure scalability, security, and reliability of ERP solutions.
Collaborate with business and IT leaders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions and architecture designs.
Lead cross-functional programs and initiatives involving ERP transformation, upgrades, and system implementations.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support delivery of ERP capabilities.
Guide architectural decision-making, including trade-offs related to cost, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements for IT systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required
10–12 years of progressive experience planning, designing, delivering, and supporting enterprise SAP products and platforms including SAP ECC, SAP S/4, SAP BTP, and SAP RISE solutions
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale SAP architecture initiatives and complex system integrations, including migration to SAP S/4
Deep technical experience architecting and delivering SAP platform and development services including administration (BASIS), development (ABAP, SAP IS), SAP BTP, SAP security, SAP archiving, SAP data migration, and release/change/transport & landscape management.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including integration, security, and data management.
Experience building and leading cross-functional teams including off shore GCC and SI vendors and influencing stakeholders at senior levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to explain simply and recommend technology-driven architecture options and drive decision making decisions.
Experience operating in highly regulated Life Sciences industry with strong compliance and validation expectations.
Preferred: Experience with cloud-based architecture and modern integration technologies
Preferred: Knowledge of data architecture, analytics platforms, and enterprise integration patterns
Preferred: Strong SAP functional understanding of financial and operational business processes supported by SAP systems.
Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP Platform ArchitectureData Migration ArchitectureIntegration PatternsSAP SecuritySAP IS IntegrationsBASIS AdministrationChange ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical MentorshipAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStakeholder ManagementDecision MakingCommunication