SAP NetweaverArchitect - Solution Manager

Key Function: To provide Consulting Services

Take a lead hands-on role in the build of complex Netweaver architectures. The Netweaver Architect will be regarded as a Netweaver 'Guru' by his team and the programme. The Netweaver Architect will have broad and deep skills in SAP, XI, EP and related standards and technologies, especially; J2EE and web technologies.
Lead the design, acquisition and build of large broad-scope SAP netweaver architectures within complex potentially multi-national IS landscapes.
Support the delivery of transformation programme outcomes through the delivery of appropriate software architectures.
Demonstrate thought leadership across accounts with respect to Netweaver implementation and ESOA adoption.
Confidently and positively contribute to broader Information Systems and support strategy and design.
Support the rapid development of complex Netweaver designs to support bids.
Assist senior client side IS staff assess the impact of SAP on their existing IS landscape and capability. Develop and gain acceptance for an approach to transition to a post SAP IS strategy and landscape.

Support long term client business objectives
Support the programme objectives
The successful candidate will have a strong desire and aptitude for quickly learning new technologies.
Ability to lead and manage a team of technical consultants and contribute to programme planning and budget management.
Will informally contribute to the development of software engineering and cross-netweaver skills through the informal support of colleagues on other projects and the sharing of skills and experience.
Develop and maintain relationships with SAP, strategic software partners

Fully understands commercial accountability on project and takes responsibility for ensuring that commitments are met within the margin objectives for the piece of work
Can demonstrate leadership and social competence at multiple clients
Uses good judgment to quickly make difficult decisions
Can effectively hold a one-to-one interview or meeting with client senior management levels
Is aware of commercial arrangements with a client in the context of the business development angles being pursued and contributes to these as appropriate
Can drive a multi disciplined group including members from all Lines of Business to achieve the required results

Coaches others using there detailed knowledge and experience gained by working on multiple projects
Able to help a client identify best practice solutions where conflicting requirements exist
Able to gain access to knowledge (internally and externally) and keeps up to date with developments in area of content knowledge
Creatively uses experience from other clients when completing process design
Can deliver complex solutions across a variety of different industry sectors

Maintains senior management interest and buy-in to the process and provides real challenge and pace to a project
Can design a programme and delivery plan for an overall project or phase within a major programme
Can take an active part in the risk identification and mitigation process across all project activities
Can build strong relationships with senior client management based on trust and credibility
Able to give strong feedback and coaching to enhance the performance of client or team members in potentially difficult situations

Can contribute to the preparation of complex proposals ensuring that client needs are met
Understands the legal components of a bid and can contribute to legal review and risk management
Identifies and pursues opportunities within existing clients

Extensive hands on experience and Full lifecycle - Essential
Extensive hands on experience of EP, XI, CAF and J2EE skills, at least one of which to a leading expert level - Essential
Comprehensive experience of leading the design of broad-scope, large, complex SAP architectures - Essential
Broad technical team lead experience - Essential
Able to demonstrate significant experience of working on broad-scope IT projects including SAP, servers of all types, LAN, WAN and complex IS landscapes - Essential
Experience in operating in large IS departments belonging to Blue Chip organisations -Essential
Strong consulting experience 'Essential
UML Software Modeling. XML/XSD/WSDL development.
Experience of industry EA Frameworks.
Strong software engineering background including rapid and waterfall methodolo

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Vacancy for:	SAP NetweaverArchitect - Solution Manager
Location:	UK + travel
Aspire Contact:	Tony Williams
Email:	tony@aspire-it.com
Phone:	+44 (0)1883 714 770
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