IT Solution Architect
Houston, TX.
The actual location of this job is in Houston, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents.
You will play a key role connecting Lonza, our customers, and patients. As a Principal Program Manager, you will ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
The IT Solution Architect plays a critical role in driving the IT architecture within the A2D stream, that integrate with S/4HANA to optimize business processes.
What you will get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Access to Lonza’s global benefits program.
What you will do:
System Design and Architecture
Act as a subject matter expert, expert for the future SAP solution in revenue and cost controlling, assuring compliance with the OneLonza strategy and scalability.
Collaborate with business teams to understand business processes and challenges, providing thought leadership on how SAP solutions can optimize these processes in the context of a business transformation.
Drive the adoption of SAP best practices and industry standards within the organization’s transformation journey
Integration and Process Design
Lead the design and implementation of integrated solutions within the SAP landscape, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.
Define and document detailed process flows, functional specifications, and interface requirements the stream related processes.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with other GPOs, business users and stream members to understand requirements and review business flows with aim of optimization and innovation.
Keep informed of business-critical project outside Nexus S4 to capture business value gain in the new solution and avoiding possible conflicts.
Review and verify prototypes with site stakeholders and enabling functions, identifying area of improvement.
Translate business requirements into system solutions being able to effectively communicate with both business and IT stakeholders.
Customization & Configuration
Oversee SAP configuration, ensuring the solutions are tailored to meet business requirements.
Guide the technical team in the customization and development of enhancements and custom reports.
Compliance and Security:
Ensure that S/4HANA adhere to compliance standards (GMP) and security protocols, mitigating financial and operational risks.
Support interim phases to guarantee business continuity
Change Management & Training
Support change management efforts by preparing the organization for system and process changes.
Provide leadership in developing training materials and delivering end-user training.
What we are looking for:
Master’s Degree in IT architecture, with a strong focus for related stream systems with ERP platforms, or related field
10+ years IT architecture, with a strong focus on stream related processes systems with ERP platforms.
Proven experience in at least one full-cycle SAP implementation, with a focus on the respective workstream processes.
Strong understanding of Stream related processes.
In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the areas of the stream related processes.
Experience with process mapping, data migration, and system configuration within SAP environments.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Will require travel depending on project needs: 1st year min. 5-6 times for a duration of 2-3 weeks, less in 2nd year but still regularly
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in IT architecture or related field
- 10+ years IT architecture experience with ERP-focused stream processes
- Proven experience in at least one full-cycle SAP implementation
- In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP configuration
- Experience with process mapping, data migration, and system configuration in SAP environments
- Strong understanding of stream-related business processes
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel for project needs (first year 5-6 times, 2-3 weeks each)
- Knowledge of GMP compliance and security protocols for SAP solutions
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
