Manufacturing Solution Architect

SAP Manufacturing Architect

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications, providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has a strong track record in implementing and managing ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct teams of business analysts, functional analysts, and developers in all phases of systems implementations, upgrades or migrations, including analysis and design, discovery, exploration, configuration, development, realization, documentation, testing, production cutover, and integration into operations (AMS).
• Manage advisor consultants in selecting solutions and tools that support the respective scope, including choice of building blocks and the assessment of benefits and limitations.
• Ensure the integrity and integration of solution components in adherence to the business scope.
• Identify integration points and the integrity of the end‑to‑end client flow in the intended solution.
• Assist functional consultants in defining and constructing the solution in preparation for Fit‑to‑Standard workshops.
• Support workshops, challenge gaps, and propose solutions.
• Execute scope checks and support sprints and their content.
• Help sales and presales teams and support go‑to‑market activities for installed base and net new public cloud opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience with SAP implementations in manufacturing, especially IM&C and Mills (Metals value chain), and experience with S/4HANA.
• Strong business acumen and expertise in PP/QM/MM/SD, supply chain, PM, FICO (product costing).
• Experience in pre‑sales activities, blue printing / exploration / Fit‑to‑Standard and integration activities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or software engineering.

You are

• Very knowledgeable about the manufacturing market, especially IM&C and Mills (Metals value chain) – business processes, trends, challenges, and best‑in‑class solutions.
• Highly disciplined regarding client follow‑ups.
• Energetic, adaptable, and able to lead different environments and project phases.
• Confident in addressing objections and determination to drive results.
• Strategic and tactical with excellent planning and execution skills.

Benefits

• Global mobility: work from abroad from time to time.
• Flexible working time models and home office.
• Attractive benefits such as a company pension scheme and various health offers.
• Modern environment with open feedback culture and flat hierarchies.
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.