Job Summary

Highly experienced SAP Solutions Architect with over 12 years of expertise in the design, implementation, upgrade, and support of SAP suites of applications, particularly within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Finance domains. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and managing various solutions using SAP platforms such as BTP, CPI, IAS/IPS, and SaaS applications. Experience with SAP SCM suites, including SAP Ariba and Concur, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implementation:

   - Lead the design and implementation of SAP solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the Supply Chain Management and Finance domains.

   - Develop and manage different solutions using SAP platforms such as BTP, CPI, IAS/IPS, and SaaS applications.

   - Ensure seamless integration of SAP solutions with other enterprise systems using Web Services, SOAP/REST, and file-based methods.

2. Upgrade and Support:

   - Oversee the upgrade and support of SAP suites of applications, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

   - Provide expert-level support in managing SAP products on the S4Hana platform, with a focus on administration and optimization.

3. Stakeholder and Vendor Management:

   - Effectively manage relationships with stakeholders, clients, and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.

   - Communicate technical solutions and project status to non-technical stakeholders in an understandable manner.

4. Business as Usual (BAU) Management:

   - Drive initiatives to improve daily BAU operations through automation and process optimization.

   - Manage daily BAU activities, including:

     - Incident & Situation Management: Handle and resolve incidents promptly to minimize business impact.

     - Problem Management: Identify and fix bugs, ensuring long-term resolution of recurring issues.

     - Change Management: Oversee the development and implementation of changes to SAP systems.

     - Escalation Management: Address escalated issues and ensure timely resolution.

     - People Management: Lead and mentor a team of SAP professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

5. Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization:

   - Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to SAP applications.

   - Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of SAP systems to ensure they operate efficiently.

Skills and Experience

Skills and Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of SAP platforms and applications.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with SAP SCM suites, including SAP Ariba and Concur.
- Proven experience in integrating SAP solutions using Web Services, SOAP/REST, and file-based methods.
- Strong administrative experience with the S4Hana platform.
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, clients, and vendors effectively.
- Experience in leading automation initiatives to enhance BAU operations.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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