Manager, SAP ERP Architecture

Johnson & Johnson

. Plan, design, build, and govern the multi-instance SAP application landscape, including ECC and S/4 .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in SAP ERP architecture, including hands-on expertise with SAP ABAP, SAP Security, and SAP BASIS. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex integrations, and ensure compliance with security and performance standards across multi-instance environments.

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SAP ECC And S/4HANA ExperienceSAP ABAP Experience Across RICEFWSAP GRC Access Control ExpertiseERP Architecture LeadershipProduction Support And Incident Management

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Hard Skills

SAP ABAPSAP SecuritySAP BASISSAP Integration BTP/ISSAP ECCSAP S/4HANAERP ArchitecturePerformance TuningRoot-Cause AnalysisRelease Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAP BTPIntegration SuiteFiori/UI5REST/ODataAPI ManagementSOAPIDocRFC/BAPIEvent-Driven IntegrationIAM/SSO

Certifications & Qualifications

ERP Platform CertificationsTOGAFCloud Certifications

Industry Keywords

Global S/4 ImplementationsRegulated IndustriesSeparation/Spin-Off/Carve-Out/M&ACompliance StandardsValidated SAP Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design, build, and govern the multi-instance SAP application landscape, including ECC and S/4
Manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation and TSA transition
Execute SAP instance consolidation into S/4 to support TSA exit
Develop tactical and operational plans for ERP architecture goals and communicate them to supervisors and individual contributors
Allocate resources for new technology assessment, ERP capability delivery, and lifecycle management
Direct day-to-day operations resolving systems integration, compatibility, and multi-platform problems
Define and maintain ERP and enterprise application architecture standards aligned with business and technology strategy
Oversee ERP integration with enterprise platforms across systems, technologies, and data environments
Ensure ERP solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards
Manage team workflow, performance, compliance, timelines, and budgets
Translate business requirements into scalable ERP architecture solutions with cross-functional teams
Coordinate vendors, system integrators, and delivery partners
Identify emerging technologies to optimize ERP capabilities and enterprise operations
Lead SAP platform architecture for DePuy Synthes as it separates from Johnson & Johnson

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
8+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture, including prior experience leading projects or mentoring team members
Hands-on and leadership experience with SAP ABAP, SAP Security, SAP BASIS, or SAP Integration BTP/IS
Strong SAP ECC and S/4HANA experience
SAP ABAP experience across RICEFW
SAP GRC Access Control expertise, including ARA, ARM, BRM, and EAM/Firefighter
SAP BASIS experience administering SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and SAP BTP across hybrid cloud landscapes
SAP integration architecture across S/4HANA, ECC, SuccessFactors, Ariba, EWM, TM, GTS, IBP, Concur, Salesforce, and other enterprise platforms
Experience leading teams and SI partners; technical governance, code reviews, estimation, design authority, and mentoring
Production support, critical incident management, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and release management across 24×7 global SAP environments
Excellent collaboration with SAP functional leads, enterprise architects, business stakeholders, QA/Validation, Infrastructure, and global IT leadership
English required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Preferred experience with global S/4 implementations or transformations, SAP BTP, Integration Suite, Fiori/UI5, REST/OData, Joule/Generative AI, API Management, SOAP, IDoc, RFC/BAPI, event-driven integration, IAM/SSO, GxP, CSV/CSA, audit trails, validated SAP environments, regulated industries, vendors, and separation/spin-off/carve-out/M&A environments
ERP platform certifications, TOGAF, or cloud certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work arrangement
Up to 20% travel, primarily domestic with occasional international travel
Potential transition to DePuy Synthes employment with associated employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support