Our client, a global organization with over 2,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an Interim SAP LeanIX Architect/Consultant with expertise in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and portfolio management capabilities through LeanIX. The role involves configuring and optimizing the LeanIX APM module, ensuring high data quality, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support a cohesive architecture management experience. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to align digital assets and the application portfolio with strategic business goals.
Tasks
Architecture Design and Integration:
Design and improve an integrated architecture solution that aligns SAP and LeanIX frameworks with business objectives.
- Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between SAP and LeanIX environments.
- Set up and configure LeanIX workspaces, including: Meta model and fact sheets, Business capability models and organization structures, Data preparation and setup for applications, data objects, and interfaces.
Data Management & Quality Assurance:
Ensure data accuracy and consistency in LeanIX through quality seals and adherence to data governance best practices.
Governance and Documentation:
- Develop architectural standards, guidelines, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent application usage and data integrity.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural solutions, integration processes, and workflows.
- Create customized reports and dashboards for business, application, and integration architecture.
- Provide visibility into dependencies, redundancies, and opportunities to support data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain documentation, FAQs, and guides to ensure effective LeanIX usage and user confidence.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Strategy Alignment:
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and align architecture with strategic objectives.
- Act as a liaison between technical and business teams, fostering collaboration for a streamlined implementation.
- Train and guide internal users on best practices for using LeanIX to facilitate APM adoption.
Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:
- Identify and resolve performance issues within the SAP and LeanIX integration, ensuring optimal system functionality.
- Proactively assess and improve architecture for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
Training and Knowledge Transfer:
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on best practices for utilizing SAP and LeanIX in alignment with architectural standards.
- Support knowledge transfer to ensure that internal teams can maintain the architecture post-engagement.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an SAP LeanIX Architect.
- Extensive knowledge of SAP modules, LeanIX workflows, and enterprise architecture best practices.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with LeanIX, including setup and management for enterprise architecture.
- Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on enterprise IT landscapes.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational abilities, with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal skills; capable of explaining complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Fluency in English, German is a plus.
- Team-oriented with leadership capabilities.
Benefits
- A pivotal role within a thriving architectural practice.
- Flexible work arrangements, including the option of working remote, in the European Timezone.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- A diverse range of exciting and challenging projects that promote continuous learning.
- Minimum of 3 month Interim Contract.
- Start immediately.
Our client offers a very exciting position with plenty of room for growth. Please apply online. For questions please contact Christoph Heidler, Co - CEO