SAP Solutions Architect

NW Natural

SAP Solutions Architect responsible for managing architecture analysis and development in SAP ecosystems at NW Natural. Involves understanding business requirements and translating to technical solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $186,304 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP architecture, configuration, and integration, with a strong focus on delivering end-to-end solutions that align with business objectives. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor peers, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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SAP ConfigurationSolution DesignSAP Modules (FI, MM, PM)Business Process IntegrationCloud-Based SAP Environments

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Hard Skills

SAP Architecture PrinciplesCustom Business Process DefinitionSystem ConfigurationIntegration DevelopmentTechnical Solution DevelopmentSAP ImplementationBusiness Requirements AnalysisSolution DocumentationRisk MitigationTraining Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoringProblem SolvingCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Industry Keywords

SAP EcosystemOn-Premises SAPCloud-Based SAPFunctional Areas (Finance, Operations, HR, Supply Chain, Engineering)Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage architecture analysis, research, design and development of new functionality and integration with key applications and services under SAP ecosystems
Design end-to-end solutions that leverage SAP software to meet business objectives, which involves understanding business requirements and translating them into technical solutions and ensuring alignment with industry best practices
Customize and configure SAP software to align with requirements, which may involve defining custom business processes, configuring system settings, and developing custom extensions or integrations
Act as a T-skilled resource with breadth across extensive SAP offerings (mile wide, inch deep) and utilizing key modules including: Plant Maintenance (PM), Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO) and Materials Management (MM)
Understand end-to-end business processes and how SAP configurations impact each domain
Provide holistic solutions that span multiple functional areas with an understanding of how outputs of one process act as inputs to the next
Develop scalable and flexible architectures for SAP solutions, which requires deep understanding of SAP architecture principles and configuration options
Lead configuration efforts, ensuring optimal system setup
Collaborate with functional teams to translate business requirements into SAP configurations
Document and present solution designs to various parties: executives, steering committees, governance teams as well as direct contributors
Work with others, listening to needs and concerns, discussing pros and cons of options, cross checking designs and how design will work in concert with other parts of the overall solution, and communicating design to many different audiences
Work closely with broader support teams to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions
Provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and share best practices
Monitor the work of the team and ensure standards are adhered to in accordance with best practices and desired use of the system
Participate in product roadmap and product strategy definition
Assess the current state of SAP systems and recommend improvements for continued maturity
Act as a mentor and coach to broader team by sharing solution and technical/functional expertise
Provide senior level support for ongoing SAP projects and production support efforts, mitigating risks and addressing challenges
Assist and review with the creation of training, product, and solution documentation
Ensure customer satisfaction through quality work and effective communication throughout projects
Hold self and others accountable to the committed deadlines and ensure successful deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign academic equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
6 years of progressive post-bachelor’s work experience as an SAP Consultant, System Integration Engineer, Lead/Architect, Analyst, or related position
6 years of experience configuring and enabling business processes within SAP
6 years of experience implementing SAP solutions and providing support across diverse functional areas within the organization such as finance, operations, human resources, supply chain, and engineering
6 years of experience working in both on-premises and cloud-based SAP environments
6 years of experience utilizing SAP modules such as Finance, MM, and PM
6 years of experience developing solution designs and technical responses to business challenges and presenting them to managerial and executive stakeholders
Applicants must pass a background check prior to their hire.
Applicants must be U.S. workers (includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, foreign nationals granted temporary residence under one of the 1986 legalization programs, refugees, and asylees)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless