We are looking for an experienced SAP Enterprise Architect to join our Technology team on a permanent basis in London.

 

Reporting to the Director of ERP and managing a team of 2 heads, the SAP Enterprise Architect plays a pivotal role in leading and shaping SAP transformations that align with business objectives and drive digital innovation. You’ll be essential in ensuring that our SAP systems are robust, scalable and effectively integrated to support our growth and operational excellence.

 

About the team

 

The Technology team provides expertise and effective solutions to Penguin Random House. We integrate flexibility and agility which supports our consistent way of working. We set ourselves up for success by holding ourselves accountable and welcoming change. Each member of the Technology team brings skill and initiative to their role; we take personal ownership within a one team culture, working collaboratively to meet expectations from our stakeholders who trust us to deliver.

 

The role

Key responsibilities:
 

Design and implement SAP architecture solutions to meet the strategic goals of Penguin Random House, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with senior leadership to define the SAP architecture strategy and roadmap, aligning it with the overall IT and business strategy. Collaborate on SAP transformation projects to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SAP systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the SAP CoE team and other IT teams, enabling a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Work closely with business stakeholders, understanding their requirements and translating them into effective SAP solutions to achieve business goals. Manage relationships with external SAP vendors and consultants to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions and services. Establish and maintain governance frameworks and compliance standards for SAP systems to ensure data integrity, security, and regulatory adherence. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices within the SAP CoE team and across the organisation to enhance capabilities and project outcomes. Continuously evaluate and improve SAP processes, tools, and methodologies to drive efficiencies.

 

What you’ll bring

 

Essential criteria:

Extensive experience of SAP architecture design and implementation, with a deep understanding of SAP modules, technologies, and integration points. Excellent knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including migration strategies and best practices. Proven experience in SAP transformation projects, including project management and change management skills. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks(e.g TOGAF) and how this applies to SAP environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex SAP issues and develop innovative solutions. Effective communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influencing decision-making. Relevant experience of working with SAP Cloud Platform and other cloud-based SAP solutions. Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in SAP environments.

 

Preferred criteria:

Experience with SAP Signavio and/or SAP LeanIX will be very beneficial. Membership of professional bodies, such as SAP Architect or similar certifications, is highly desirable.

 

Application instructions

 

Please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close at any time. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

 

Salary

 

The salary for this opportunity is c.£100,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits.

 

Hybrid working

 

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from the Embassy Gardens office in London 2 days per week, with a willingness to travel to our site in Frating, Colchester on occasion.
 

The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

 

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.

 

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

 

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

 

 Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 281751