Job Type: Contract

Location: Dubai (Onsite)

Duration: 6 months (Rolling)

Start: ASAP

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA program deployed on Microsoft Azure Cloud. As a key member of our enterprise transformation team, you will architect a secure, scalable, and high-performance SAP landscape that leverages Azure’s capabilities, driving innovation and agility across the organization.

Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead the end-to-end technical architecture design and strategy for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation.
• Define target technical architecture including on-premise, cloud, or hybrid deployment models.
• Establish technical standards, frameworks, and design patterns across the SAP landscape.
• Oversee system landscape design including sizing, scalability, performance, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with BASIS and infrastructure teams for SAP system provisioning, environment setup, and technical operations.
• Drive integration strategy with legacy systems and third-party applications using SAP BTP, PI/PO, or other middleware.
• Provide guidance on data migration architecture and tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, SAP Migration Cockpit).
• Define security architecture in coordination with GRC and cybersecurity teams.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point across streams for architecture-related decisions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and IT governance policies.
• Support testing, cutover planning, and production readiness from a technical standpoint.
• Participate in vendor and product evaluations for technical components and tools.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of SAP technical experience, including at least 3+ years in a Technical Architect role.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementations in large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP architecture including S/4HANA Core, Fiori, SAP BTP, and Integration Suite.
• Deep knowledge of system integration, infrastructure, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and SAP on HANA.
• Experience with technical migration, system conversions, and custom code remediation strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and stakeholder management.

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

• Solution-Oriented: Always looking for practical, scalable answers that meet both business and technical needs.
• Detail-Focused with a Big-Picture View: Capable of drilling into specifics without losing sight of how all parts fit together.
• Collaborative Leader: Skilled in working across functional teams, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective Communicator: Able to simplify complex concepts and clearly present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Adaptable & Proactive: Comfortable operating in evolving, fast-paced environments and driving decisions forward.
• Integrity & Accountability: Takes ownership of the solution design, its quality, and its long-term impact on the organization.