Senior Solution Architect

Vistex is a global enterprise software and services company that helps businesses take control of their mission-critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs. The world’s leading enterprises across a spectrum of industries rely on Vistex every day to propel their businesses

The Senior Solution Architect is a strategic local leader responsible for governance of product localization and specific industries implementing enterprise-grade SAP and Vistex solutions. This role ensures that solutions align with long-term business objectives, overseeing the full lifecycle from architecture through deployment, while mentoring in-country solution architects and collaborating with executive stakeholders and Global Product Team to drive innovation and value delivery across complex global engagements. When based in a Service Delivery Unit, the role goes beyond project implementation. The Senior Architect will help reduce local-specific customization and duplicated transactions, improving reusable solution design and data models. With a focus to reinforce the application of core concept, this role must be able to ensure validated local requirements that must be considered for standardized product capabilities and future releases.

Responsibilities

• Independently take up and lead Business Blueprint workshops, Design End to End solution, Realization, Cut-over, Go Live, and post-production support
• Act as a trusted advisor to Clients and the Service Delivery Team.
• Build client relationships with C-level executives and stakeholders.
• Understand client’s business and specific industry business processes and act as Vistex advisor to address the existing gaps by providing best Vistex solutions and/or proposing product new features development.
• Understand and work with different teams to provide a solution roadmap to clients.
• Should possess a natural analytical way of thinking and troubleshooting issues.
• Lead Solution Delivery Best Practices and Industry Best Practices.
• Lead project escalations and take initiative to document approaches for Solutions and Industry issues.
• Lead process simplification discussions and client presentations on Process Improvements.
• Participate as an advisor during all blueprinting, presales, and scoping meetings to ensure approved functionality and technical solutions are aligned with corporate strategy and product functionality, and roadmap.
• Understand technical and system environments and provide a scalable and high-performance solution to address customer requirements.
• Assess the Business needs and propose solutions based on standard Vistex functionality.
• Review all development objects to ensure compatibility with IT development policies and procedures, maximizing the level of standard Vistex and minimizing the amount of custom development required to meet the business process requirements. Provide the most effective solution with minimal customization of the Vistex solution.
• To qualify requirements and act as a local reference of product teams to support the localization of Vistex solutions including identifying business requirements, qualify the ideal level of productization for the Global Product Road Map Committee analysis.
• To design of the business processes and functional solutions, support local building accelerator and white page solutions, training and support, data modeling, data extraction and documentation for include transactions on the Standard Product or Focus Business Solutions Packages.
• Conduct continuous QA reviews for assigned projects and provide functional and technical guidance to the project teams.
• Promote and work with business owners for the standardization of processes across business units utilizing Vistex functionality.
• Resolve business issues resulting from design/blueprinting sessions.
• Participate in system integration testing of cross-functional strategies and scenarios to ensure requirements have been met.
• Provide leadership and vision to the team.
• Assist with pre-sales activities, project scoping, and estimation.
• Understand client businesses and processes, advising on optimal Vistex solutions.
• Document and lead resolution of project escalations and provide reusable solutions for recurring industry needs and issues.

About us:

Vistex solutions help businesses take control of mission critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. Vistex solutions are supported by AI capabilities that help turn complexity into insight and action. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs.

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required years of experience with SAP PP and integration with other modules (such as QM, MM, BI, FI, CO, MM, CRM) years in a senior architectural role Understanding of SAP interface technologies in Netweaver 7.3, SAP BI, ETL tools, Data Interfaces and data extraction\conversions Experience in technology planning (strategic, tactical, project), IT architecture, capacity planning, configuration and design Willingness to travel 100% if necessary Strong written and verbal communication skills Extensive experience with SAP infrastructure planning and delivery along with SAP performance Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in agribusiness, food trading, or agricultural cooperatives. Preferred Participate in Global Vistex Product Projects (from blueprint to go-live) as a technical integration lead or manager Demonstrated success as an effective SAP manager with the ability to manage competing priorities, tight budgets and timelines, and multiple projects Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation Fundamental working knowledge of ABAP - covering Data Dictionary objects, Debugging, and basic exposure to Exits will be an added advantage. Strong conceptual strength, strategic thinking, problem-solving, technical, and analytical skills Experience with business case development Proven ability to work effectively within a small organization Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies