Job Description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.How we LEAD:The Director, SAP Enterprise Solution Architect is responsible for providing architecture and end-to-end solution guidance for SAP Finance and Supply Chain Modernization within the Finance Technology Organization. This role combines deep industry expertise in SAP S/4 HANA, SAP BTP and Data & Analytical Applications with strong knowledge of SAP R2R, P2P, and O2C processes to support digital transformations.How you\'ll CREATE:

• Solution Architecture Leadership: Provide direction and definition of solution architecture encompassing Business, Application, Data, and Technical aspects to effectively support the corporate business strategy.
• SAP Strategic Direction: Set and influence SAP\'s strategic direction, translating business needs into architecture requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop architecture blueprints and roadmaps.
• Technology Strategy: Lead business technology strategy, blueprint, and roadmaps to achieve business and technology objectives and priorities. Ensure alignment of SAP solutions with the organization\'s enterprise architecture framework and standards.
• Strategic Roadmaps: Develop 3\xe2\x80\x935 years strategic roadmaps for evolving enterprise business solution portfolios from current to future states.
• Market Insights: Stay updated on external trends and insights related to SAP Finance and SCM processes and technology, including compliance changes.
• Collaborative Design: Collaborate with information security, application, and infrastructure teams to create optimal, high-level designs.
• Architecture Analysis: Analyze the current SAP architecture to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, document design work, and maintain SAP enterprise architecture based on industry standards.
• Capability Roadmap: Develop a capability roadmap for the enterprise portfolio, aligning it with future objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Business, Technical Product Owners, Functional consultants/Analysts, and other team members to contribute to the product vision and roadmap.
• Hands-On Design: Perform hands-on solution design tasks, including template creation, architecture roadmaps, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, and development tasks as needed to support projects and programs. Lead the architecture design, planning and deployment of large-scale, global SAP solutions encompassing SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, ECC, BI/BW, BPC, Vistex, SAP CPI /PI/PO, SAP Concur, SAP ARIBA etc.
• Business Alignment: Analyze business needs to ensure SAP solutions align with objectives, leveraging industry best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen.
• Standards and Methods: Develop standards, methods, capabilities, and evaluation criteria for functional and technical expertise in various business and technology solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Foster effective teamwork across different delivery teams, optimizing solution design by leveraging team members\' strengths.
• Application Development: Collaborate on planning, designing, developing, and deploying new applications, enhancements, and upgrades to existing applications. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Optimization: Improve delivery architecture, evaluate new capabilities, and optimize integrations between existing services. Conduct performance tuning and optimization of SAP systems to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
• Research: Conduct research on software products to support recommendations and purchasing efforts, staying current with developments in the FASST organization systems.
• Governance: Direct governance activities related to ensuring enterprise architecture compliance, particularly concerning the SAP environmental infrastructure.

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in implementation and support of SAP applications and data analytics solutions.
• Extensive experience (8-10 years) in SAP solution architecture, design, and implementation for large, complex deployments.
• Expert-level knowledge of SAP applications, modules, and integration technologies.
• Deep understanding of SAP BTP, ABAP, Java, SOA, web services, OData, Fiori, HANA, and related architectures.
• Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA, SAP BTP and relevant implementation experience.
• Experience in using SAP LeanIX & Signavio as tools to document Enterprise Architectures & Business Processes
• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA cloud service offerings with relevant implementation experience.
• Experience with enterprise application integration (EAI) technologies and middleware solutions.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems, operating systems, and networking concepts.
• Proven knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, SAP Integration Advisory Methodology, SAP Extensibility Advisory Methodology, SAP Clean Core principles
• Experience designing global template solutions and rollout strategies.
• Experience managing Operational Compliance activities for SOX applications and managing corporate and external audits.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, communicate and liaise broadly across functions and the global organization.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Certifications such as SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect, and TOGAF

Perks Playlist:Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spiritComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:100% coverage for out-patient mental health servicesWellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participantsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensationVariety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees2-weeks paid Winter Break10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)Generous paid parental leave for every type of parentCheck out our full overview of benefits on the of the career site.Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.For more information, please click on the following links.E-Verify Participation Poster:E-Verify Right to Work Poster: |Job Category: TechnologySalary Range: $175,610 - $220,150The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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