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
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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, state or local laws.
