Enterprise Architect

EverBlue Partners

. Own end-to-end enterprise architecture for S/4HANA transformation programs across Retail, Hard Goods, and Fashion clients .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise architecture for S/4HANA transformation programs, with a strong focus on retail and consumer industries. Proven ability to lead architecture governance, develop strategic roadmaps, and connect architecture decisions to business outcomes.

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S/4HANA ImplementationEnterprise Architecture MasteryArchitecture Governance LeadershipConsumer Industries KnowledgeTOGAF Certification

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Hard Skills

SAP S/4HANAArchitecture Decision LogsAPI Lifecycle ManagementData Migration StrategyEnterprise Integration ArchitectureCloud Deployment ModelsArchitecture AssuranceTechnical Debt AssessmentBusiness Case DevelopmentEmerging Technologies Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCollaboration SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommercial AcumenAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SAP Business AISAP SignavioLeanIXSAP ActivateGROWRISE

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAFSAP S/4HANA CertificationSAP BTP CertificationEnterprise Architecture Certification

Industry Keywords

RetailHard GoodsFashionConsumer ProductsWholesale DistributionMulti-Channel RolloutIntegration PatternsClean Core ApproachMaster Data GovernanceCross-Border Data Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end enterprise architecture for S/4HANA transformation programs across Retail, Hard Goods, and Fashion clients
Partner with CIOs, CTOs, and business executives to translate strategy into target-state architecture and multi-year transformation roadmaps
Define S/4HANA deployment strategy, rollout sequencing, legacy coexistence, and decommissioning
Build business cases and architecture options analyses for executive decisions
Assess architecture maturity, application portfolios, and technical debt
Establish and chair architecture governance across programs
Define and enforce architecture principles, non-functional requirements, integration standards, and extensibility standards
Own architecture decision logs and risk registers; resolve cross-workstream design conflicts
Provide architecture assurance at SAP Activate quality gates and lead architecture reviews and program health checks
Design end-to-end retail landscapes spanning S/4HANA, CAR, GK OmniPOS, store systems, commerce, order management, MDG, warehousing, and transportation management
Define enterprise integration architecture and middleware strategy, including interface governance and API lifecycle management
Set enterprise data architecture, master data governance, analytics, planning, and data migration strategy
Shape security, identity, compliance, and cross-border data architecture
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies including SAP Business AI, Joule, intelligent automation, and edge/in-store computing
Serve as senior architecture executive across concurrent engagements from Discover through Run and hypercare
Direct and coordinate Solution Architects and technical leads
Anticipate and mitigate architecture-driven delivery risks
Lead architecture components of pursuits, including solution shaping, estimates, proposals, orals, and executive presentations
Develop reference architectures, accelerators, and reusable assets
Partner with leadership on practice strategy, offering development, and SAP ecosystem relationships
Represent EverBlue through publications, conference speaking, SAP community contributions, and industry forums
Lead, coach, and develop the architect community
Define architecture career paths, competencies, and certification expectations
Contribute to hiring, staffing, and performance assessment for architecture roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred) or relevant work experience required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and/or Canada without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
20+ years of functional/technical SAP experience, including 8+ years in architecture roles
Deep Consumer Industries knowledge, including Retail, Hard Goods, Fashion, Consumer Products, and Wholesale Distribution
Minimum 3 complete S/4HANA implementation lifecycles in a lead architect role
At least one implementation as overall program or enterprise architect for a multi-country, multi-brand, or multi-channel rollout
Hands-on experience with both GROW (Public Cloud) and RISE (Private Cloud Edition) deployment models
Experience with SAP’s clean core approach
Proven experience establishing and leading architecture governance across multiple concurrent programs or a client’s enterprise
Track record of advising client executives at CIO/CTO level
Track record of leading or materially contributing to winning pursuits
Active thought leadership with verifiable publications and/or speaking engagements
Preferred: TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
Preferred: SAP certifications in S/4HANA, BTP, or enterprise architecture
Preferred: experience with SAP Signavio and LeanIX
Enterprise-level architecture mastery and experience delivering multi-year SAP transformation programs
Comprehensive understanding of SAP retail and consumer industries portfolio and integration with non-SAP enterprise, store, and commerce platforms
Expertise in cloud deployment models, clean core extensibility, integration patterns, and enterprise-scale data architecture
Ability to connect architecture choices to business outcomes, total cost of ownership, and risk
Strategic and systems thinking
Executive presence and influence
Commercial acumen to shape deals, define scope, and grow client relationships
Visionary mindset regarding industry and SAP technology shifts
Ability to build trusted relationships with client executives and SAP partner leadership
Ability to develop architects and consultants
Sound judgment and decisiveness
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced consulting environment
Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional, multi-national, and multi-vendor teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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