Senior Sap Solutions Architect

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

Senior EHS Generalist (EHS5713)
Exempt: Yes

Pay Range - $121,939.13 to $195,102.60 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Title: Senior SAP Solution Architect

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Sr. SAP Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing SAP solutions within our organization. Responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions, this role requires expertise in SAP modules, system integration, and performance optimization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Solution Design:

• Design end-to-end SAP solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices.
• Select appropriate SAP modules, components, and integration points to support business processes.
• Develop solution architectures that are scalable, flexible, and aligned with long-term business goals.

• Lead the implementation of SAP projects, including system configuration, customization, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of SAP solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Provide guidance on data migration, system upgrades, and enhancements.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and pain points.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation through SAP solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and solution designs.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that development activities adhere to SAP best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Monitor the performance and health of SAP systems, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize system configurations and workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Implement monitoring tools and processes to proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Provide training and support to end-users, super-users, and support teams on SAP functionalities and best practices.
• Address user inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
• Develop training materials, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience as an SAP Solution Architect or similar role, with hands-on experience in SAP implementations.
• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA required (preferably S/4 HANA Cloud).
• In-depth knowledge of various SAP modules like SD, MM, PP, FI etc. Expertise in at least 2-3 SAP modules required.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with SAP integration technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Architect) are a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms and technologies (e.g., SAP BTP, AWS, Azure) is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.  This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.