Principal ERP Architect

Slate Auto

Principal ERP Architect owning SAP S/4HANA and VMS architecture for Slate’s USA-built customizable vehicles. Governing integrations, data, automotive lifecycle processes, design standards, and partner technical delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,191 - $285,319 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP S/4HANA solution architecture and the ability to design and govern complex vehicle-centric business processes within the automotive industry. Proven track record in leading full lifecycle SAP implementations and establishing architecture standards for enterprise systems.

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SAP S/4HANA Solution ArchitectureSAP Vehicle Management System (VMS)Automotive EDI and B2B IntegrationFull Lifecycle SAP ImplementationsFunctional Specification Writing

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Hard Skills

SAP S/4HANASAP PPSAP SDSAP MMSAP LESAP EWMSAP FI/COVariant ConfigurationData MigrationAnalytics and Reporting Architecture

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical OversightCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupply Chain ManagementClean-Core DesignFit-to-Standard DesignSOX Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end architecture for the enterprise SAP landscape
Set target-state design and govern implementation across the full program
Serve as final technical design authority for SAP S/4HANA solutions
Own SAP Vehicle Management System architecture, including vehicle object model, action control matrix, action grid design, and vehicle status management
Architect the vehicle lifecycle from ordering and configuration through production allocation, inbound handling, dealer distribution, and customer delivery
Design VMS integration with S/4HANA SD, MM, LE, PP, EWM, FI/CO, and variant configuration
Define OEM, importer, dealer-facing, aftersales, and warranty process architecture
Set standards for automotive EDI and B2B integration
Architect applicable supply-side automotive processes
Own the roadmap position for SAP automotive portfolio and vehicle solutions
Own integration architecture, patterns, standards, and reuse
Define interface design, error handling, monitoring, and reprocessing patterns
Set master data architecture and governance
Define analytics and reporting architecture
Establish data migration, reconciliation, and cutover validation standards
Chair or serve as ranking member of the architecture review board
Review, approve, or reject solution designs
Publish architecture standards and reusable reference designs
Adjudicate design conflicts and manage architectural debt
Mentor architects and elevate design maturity
Provide client-side technical oversight of partners
Review partner designs and deliverables
Validate contractual and technical acceptance criteria
Provide technical input into SOWs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of SAP PP experience
Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations
3+ years of SAP S/4HANA solution architecture experience
Experience with SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation or transformation programs
Deep hands-on automotive industry experience, including SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS)
Ability to architect vehicle-centric business processes end to end
Clear, defensible point of view on clean-core and fit-to-standard design
Experience writing functional specifications
Experience leading finance-side user acceptance testing
Experience partnering with implementation partners and IT through go-live and stabilization
Familiarity with SOX requirements for finance systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
Experience with SAP S/4HANA modules and processes including SD, MM, LE, PP, EWM, FI/CO, and variant configuration
Knowledge of automotive EDI and B2B integration, scheduling agreements, delivery schedules, self-billing/ERS, and OEM-specific message standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Potential eligibility for equity program
Potential eligibility for discretionary annual incentive program