SAP Senior Architect & Delivery Lead

Req ID: 134706 
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas 
Country: Canada 
State/Province: Ontario 
City:  Toronto 

Summary

The SAP Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading end-to-end SAP solution architecture across ERP, integration platforms, and enterprise applications. This role defines business and technical architecture strategies, drives SAP S/4HANA transformation, and ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead SAP Enterprise Architecture design across SAP ECC / S/4HANA ERP, and integrated enterprise systems (PLM, MES, Data Warehouse)
• Define and execute SAP architecture strategy, roadmap, and digital transformation initiatives
• Drive SAP S/4HANA migration, implementation, and optimization programs
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance (TOGAF or equivalent)
• Lead solution architecture design, including system integration, data architecture, and application architecture
• Conduct architecture reviews, gap analysis, and system performance assessments
• Define integration architecture using APIs, middleware, and service-oriented architecture (SOA / microservices)
• Lead full project lifecycle activities: scoping, estimation, solution design, implementation, and deployment
• Manage SAP vendor relationships, licensing, contract negotiations, and AMS partners
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and enterprise IT standards
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (SAP BTP, Fiori, cloud platforms) and lead proof-of-concept initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to align architecture with business processes
• Identify and mitigate risks across SAP systems, integrations, and infrastructure
• Mentor and lead solution architects and technical teams

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Must be able converse fluently with Business stakeholders regarding Order to Cash (Order Management), Demand to Deliver (Operations and Manufacturing), Source to Pay (Supply Chain) and Record to Report (Finance) processes
• Strong expertise in SAP modules:
  SAP MM (Materials Management)
  SAP PP (Production Planning)
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
  SAP QM (Quality Management)
  SAP FICO (Finance and Controlling)
  SAP WM (Warehouse Management)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills tailored for Business and IT senior leadership.  Ability to distill complex IT solutions into business-impact language.  Able to create business case and justify the benefit of a technology investment.  Proven ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities toward a unified strategic direction.
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture, migration strategies, and system conversion
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP PLM, and SAP MES
• Strong expertise in data architecture, master data management (MDM), and data governance

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Salary Range: 132K - 183K

Typical Experience

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including SAP ERP, SAP ECC, and SAP S/4HANA implementations
• Proven experience delivering large-scale SAP programs (5+ full lifecycle implementations; 2+ S/4HANA projects)
• Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5 and front-end architecture
• Experience leading Project Steering Committee Review and Investment Business Case Review 
• Hands-on experience with SAP integrations (IDocs, APIs, middleware, SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI)
• Experience integrating SAP with legacy systems and third-party applications
• Experience with SAP upgrade, cutover planning, and global rollout strategies
• Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and cloud-native/SaaS architectures
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture domains: business, application, data, and technology architecture

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing  applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.