Description
ASAP Talent Services, a VMG company, is a premier executive search and management consulting firm, with a sharp focus on ERP solutions. Our team specializes in identifying top-tier talent for SAP, Cybersecurity, and IT projects, offering unmatched expertise in contract staffing and talent acquisition. For over 20 years, we've successfully placed executive-level professionals with the world's leading companies, helping our clients achieve their strategic goals.
SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director
A global consulting organization is seeking an experienced SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director to join its SAP Utilities service line. This role requires 15+ years of SAP IS-U experience with deep utilities domain expertise and responsibility for end-to-end integrated solution design and delivery across Build, Test, and Deploy phases.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the overall SAP IS-U solution authority, providing utilities industry best practices across design and implementation
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Lead integrated solution design across core SAP IS-U/CIS and related back-office (FICA, Billing, DM/AMI, Exception Management) and front-office (Service, Sales) workstreams
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Own solution scope and execution of Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) during the Build phase
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Provide solution oversight for third-party and non-SAP integrations critical to business operations
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Establish solution governance across SAP and non-SAP platforms and external vendors
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Advise Cutover, Data Conversion, Testing, OCM, and Technical workstreams on functional best practices, including dress rehearsals, operational readiness, reconciliation, and performance testing
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful, high-quality solution delivery
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Facilitate client and internal workshops to drive alignment and knowledge transfer
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Mentor and develop junior team members to support continuous improvement
- 50% travel to major cities in Southwest US or Pacific Northwest US (1 week on, M-Thur, 1 week at home - alternating)
Required Qualifications
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15+ years of hands-on SAP IS-U implementation experience across Billing, FICA, Device Management (DM/AMI), Customer Service, and Work Management
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Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and S/4HANA Utilities and complex system integrations
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Proven experience leading solution architecture across blueprint, build, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment
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Demonstrated expertise in cutover planning, data conversion, testing strategy, and operational readiness
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Ability to lead and govern large, cross-functional delivery teams
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Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor governance skills
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Deep understanding of utilities industry best practices and CIS environments
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in a related field
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SAP IS-U certification
Compensation
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Base salary range: $190,000 – $210,000 (commensurate with experience)
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Eligible for an annual discretionary incentive program
- Total Package in the $250k+ range & great benefits (RSU's, annual bonus and more!)
