SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect -Aerospace & Defence

SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect -Aerospace & Defence

Full-Time No working from home possible
DXC Technology

Job Description:

Shape the Future of SAP Transformation at DXC Technology

At DXC Technology, we are continuing to grow our SAP Consulting Practice across the UK and Europe. As part of this expansion, we are looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to join our UKI team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full SAP programme lifecycle—from shaping solutions during pre-sales through to leading architecture across large-scale S/4HANA transformation programmes.

We are particularly interested in Solution Architects with experience delivering SAP solutions within Aerospace & Defence organisations. Candidates with strong experience across Manufacturing, Engineering or other highly regulated industries will also be considered. You will be working alongside some of DXC's largest enterprise clients, you will help organisations modernise their SAP landscapes while delivering innovative, scalable and business-focused solutions.

At DXC Technology, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage women, underrepresented groups and neurodivergent candidates to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of our clients and security clearance requirements, successful candidates must be sole UK Nationals that have lived and worked in the UK consecutively for the past 5 years.

What You'll Be Doing

As a trusted SAP Solution Architect, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics.

  • Design and govern SAP S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield and Selective Data Transition programmes.

  • Partner with client executives, enterprise architects and business stakeholders to define future-state business and technology roadmaps.

  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP solution designs, integration architectures and process models.

  • Provide architectural governance throughout delivery, ensuring alignment with SAP best practice and Clean Core principles.

  • Work collaboratively with functional, technical, integration, data and testing teams to ensure successful programme delivery.

  • Lead architecture reviews, design authorities and solution assurance activities.

  • Drive innovation through SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Fiori, Embedded Analytics, Cloud Integration and SAP Business AI capabilities.

  • Mentor consultants and architects, contributing to the continued growth of DXC's SAP capability.

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

This role has a strong client-facing consulting focus. You will:

  • Lead solution design workshops with prospective and existing customers.

  • Shape innovative SAP transformation solutions during the sales cycle.

  • Support and contribute to RFPs, RFIs, proposals, solution estimations and commercial responses.

  • Present solution strategies to executive stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs and business leaders.

  • Collaborate with Sales, Client Partners and Delivery teams to develop compelling customer propositions and grow DXC's SAP business.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced SAP consulting professional who combines deep SAP expertise with excellent consulting, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Experience

  • Extensive SAP consulting experience gained within a consulting organisation or systems integrator.

  • Proven experience as an SAP Solution Architect delivering enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.

  • Experience leading architecture across Greenfield, Brownfield and/or Selective Data Transition programmes.

  • Strong pre-sales experience including customer workshops, solution design, proposal development and bid support.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with senior business and technology stakeholders.

  • Experience developing enterprise solution architectures, integration strategies and deployment roadmaps.

Industry Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience delivering SAP programmes within:

  • Aerospace & Defence (strongly preferred)

  • Manufacturing

  • Engineering

  • Industrial Products

  • Secure Government

Experience supporting highly regulated organisations with complex engineering, manufacturing or supply chain operations will be highly advantageous.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge across SAP S/4HANA together with experience in several of the following areas:

  • Finance (FI/CO)

  • Materials Management (MM)

  • Sales & Distribution (SD)

  • Production Planning (PP)

  • Quality Management (QM)

  • Plant Maintenance (PM)

  • Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)

  • Procurement & SAP Ariba

  • Human Capital Management / SuccessFactors

Experience with:

  • SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

  • SAP Fiori

  • SAP Analytics

  • RISE with SAP

  • SAP Cloud solutions

  • Integration architectures

  • Data migration strategies

would be highly beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

You'll be someone who:

  • Thinks strategically while remaining delivery focused.

  • Builds trusted relationships with customers and senior stakeholders.

  • Has excellent consulting, presentation and facilitation skills.

  • Is comfortable influencing executive audiences.

  • Balances business outcomes with technical excellence.

  • Enjoys solving complex business challenges.

  • Thrives in collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

  • Is passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Methodologies & Tools

Experience with:

  • SAP Activate

  • SAP Solution Manager

  • SAP Cloud ALM

  • JIRA

  • Confluence

  • Signavio, LeanIX or ARIS

  • TOGAF or Enterprise Architecture frameworks

  • Agile and Hybrid delivery methodologies

would be advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

  • SAP S/4HANA Certification (Finance, Logistics or Solution Architecture preferred).

  • TOGAF certification would be advantageous.

  • AWS, Azure or Cloud Architecture certifications are desirable.

Why Join DXC Technology?

At DXC Technology, you'll work with some of the UK's most complex and innovative organisations, helping them transform their businesses through world-class SAP solutions. We offer a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, professional judgement is trusted, and individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

As a remote-first role, you'll have the flexibility of working from home while remaining fully connected to a supportive and engaged team.

In addition, DXC offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally — including pension, private medical cover, and wellbeing programmes.

If you're an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect looking to work on complex, business-critical programmes within Aerospace & Defence, Manufacturing and other highly regulated industries, we'd love to hear from you.

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