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SAP Integration Lead

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Technology Architect with 10 to 14 years of experience to design and implement cutting-edge solutions leveraging Generative AI and SAP technologies. The role involves hybrid work focusing on SAP integration business process optimization and innovative technology solutions to drive organizational success.

SAP Integration Manager for S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion

Responsibilities

1. Integration Strategy & Governance

· Define and own the integration strategy for brownfield conversion, covering SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP PO/CPI, and non-SAP systems.

· Ensure reuse and compatibility of existing interfaces, aligned with S/4HANA simplification items and compatibility scope.

· Establish integration design standards, patterns, and naming conventions.

· Drive integration, governance, change control, and risk management.

2. Interface Assessment & Impact Analysis

· Lead as-is interface landscape assessment (IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, APIs, Files, Proxies, EDI).

· Perform S/4HANA impact analysis on existing integrations (e.g., MATDOC, BP/CVI impact, removed transactions).

· Identify interfaces requiring remediation, redesign, or retirement.

· Maintain the Interface Inventory and Dependency Matrix.

3. Design & Build Oversight

· Own technical interface design (high-level and detailed) ensuring backward compatibility wherever possible.

· Coordinate with Functional, ABAP, Basis, and Security teams for interface remediation.

· Oversee build/configuration in SAP PO, SAP CPI, or middleware, including necessary RFC destinations and certificates.

· Ensure alignment with SAP SUM/DMO phases and transport strategy.

4. Testing & Validation

· Plan and govern Integration Testing and E2E Testing across conversion cycles (Sandbox, Dev, QA, Pre‑Prod).

· Ensure interfaces are validated post:

o CVI synchronization

o SPAM/SNOTE application

o Custom code remediation

· Support UAT, Mock Cutover, and Dress Rehearsals from an integration standpoint.

5. Cutover & Go‑Live Support

· Own integration cutover planning, including interface freeze, restart sequencing, and reconciliation checks.

· Coordinate with Cutover Manager on blackout windows and dependency sequencing.

· Ensure real‑time and batch interfaces are successfully restarted post‑go‑live.

· Lead hyper care integration stabilization and defect triaging.

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

· Act as single point of contact for integration-related communication with business, IT, and third‑party vendors.

· Drive alignment with external system owners on testing schedules and cutover readiness.

· Provide clear status reporting, risks, and mitigation plans to program leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8–12 years in SAP integration
  • At least one full ECC to S/4HANA Brownfield conversion
  • Ability to work with functional, technical and Basis

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

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We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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