Solution Architect
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “SAP SF - Solution Architect”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
HR TechnologySAP SuccessFactorsSolution Architecture
Useful technologies
SAP SuccessFactors
Required qualifications
CertificationsSAP SuccessFactors Certification
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Study levelMaster's
Role Summary:
Provides strategic solution leadership across complex multi-module HRIS engagements, guiding clients on HRTech transformation and cross- system integration design. Carries competency leadership accountability for the practice area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Architecture & Design: Lead end-to-end solution design across multiple HRIS modules. Define integration architecture and advise on HRTech ecosystem alignment.
- Strategic Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to CHROs, HR Directors, and C-suite stakeholders. Guide clients through HR process re-engineering and technology adoption.
- Pre-Sales & Solutioning: Lead pre-sales activities including demos, effort estimation, and solution proposals. Represent RA's delivery capability in key client conversations and RFP responses.
- Delivery Governance: Oversee quality, scope, and risk across complex delivery programs. Resolve critical project issues in partnership with senior stakeholders.
- Capability Building & People Leadership: • Develop delivery frameworks, IPs, tools, and methodologies for the practice. Mentor Lead Consultants and drive internal knowledge sharing. Define competency standards and learning pathways for the consulting practice.
Functional Competency:
- Advises on strategic platform usage, architecture, and enterprise process design.
- Solution blueprinting and drives design innovation across modules.
- Manages delivery margins, resourcing, and scope risk.
- Integration architecture across multiple systems and vendors.
Behavioural Competency:
- Consulting Skills: Advises at C-suite level with confidence and impact.
- Problem Solving: Anticipates issues and develops systemic solutions.
- Executive Client Management: Manages executive-level discussions with professionalism.
- Stakeholder Management: Drives multi-stakeholder alignment across functions/geographies.
- Communication: Influences through storytelling, clarity, and executive presence.
- Escalation Management: Escalation protocols and diffuses high-stakes situations.
- Leadership: Shapes vision and leads large, diverse teams strategically.
- Learning Agility: Promotes a learning culture and coaches others to stay future-ready.