Principal Architect, IT Transformation, Finance

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Principal Architect, Finance will design and oversee integrated system architectures for Stryker’s ERP transformation program, including SAP S/4 and supporting applications. Partnering with Business and Technical Analysts, this role defines requirements, ensures seamless system integration, and develops high-level architectural models aligned with business needs. Responsibilities include reviewing functional and technical documents, validating configurations, supporting ABAP development, and ensuring solutions are delivered as designed.

Who We Want

Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes

Subject matter experts. Individuals who not only oversee the collection, review, and analysis of data but can interpret, translate, and present on all various matters as needed.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

What You Will Do

• ​​​Lead SAP S/4 Finance Architecture & Design – Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of SAP S/4 and peripheral applications (Vertex, Blackline, Coupa, Concur, etc.), ensuring seamless integration within a complex system landscape.
• Drive Technical & Architectural Excellence – Define and maintain architectural standards, lead technical design reviews, and ensure alignment with best practices across Finance applications.
• Ensure Seamless System Integration – Act as the primary liaison between SAP ERP workstreams and global applications, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integration across the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders – Partner with business teams, SAP Process and Solution Delivery teams, and key stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs.
• Manage External Partners – Oversee third-party vendors and deployment partners, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and contractual deliverables.
• Oversee Risk Management & Compliance – Identify and mitigate risks, ensure adherence to governance frameworks, and drive compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Enhance System Performance & Scalability – Develop deployment strategies that ensure reliability, scalability, and high performance for Finance solutions.
• Optimize Business Processes – Identify opportunities for system and process improvements, take ownership of key initiatives, and drive successful implementation.
• Ensure Quality & Governance – Lead architecture and solution review boards, provide technical approvals, and enforce quality standards across releases.
• Support Financial & Strategic Goals – Ensure budget adherence, focus on value-driven activities, and drive efficiencies to maximize ROI on technology investments.

What You Need:

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems
• Minimum 8 years of SAP full life-cycle implementation experience, including minimum 5 years in SAP FICO.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO), integration with other modules, SAP S/4HANA architecture, and ERP implementation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of system configuration, business processes, RICEF customizations, and ERP implementation documentation standards.
• Hands-on experience with global SAP rollouts, including strategy, planning, vendor management, and execution.
• Ability to map, document, and present complex business processes in a clear and structured manner.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA
• Knowledge of and ability to drive IT methodologies such as ITIL, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile Development
• Extensive knowledge of medical devices and/or pharmaceutical industry and basic knowledge of adjacent areas in terms of processes, organization, products and IS requirements  
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively across a cross functional and matrixed organization 
• Strong knowledge of Excel Advanced, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Access DB, MS Project Suite (MPP/Visio/etc.) 

Travel Percentage: 30%