{"id":3461969,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ey-uki-technology-consulting-sap-solution-architect-senior-manager","title":"UKI Technology Consulting - SAP Solution Architect, Senior Manager","company":{"id":2859,"name":"EY","domain":"ey.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ey-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Dublin, Ireland"],"countries":["IE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":77000,"max_usd":194000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":545},"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"ITSM","optional":false},{"name":"SAP BTP","optional":false},{"name":"ABAP","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-16T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-16","last_verified_at":"2026-11-14T20:26:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":29,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":29},"description":"At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.\nWe’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.\nJoin EY and help to build a better working world.\nUKI Technology Consulting - SAP Solution Architect, Senior Manager\nGeneral Information\nLocation: Dublin/Cork\nAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO\nBusiness Area: SAP\nContract Type: Full-Time - Permanent\nThe Team and the opportunity\nOur SAP practice is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We are interested in hearing from experienced SAP professionals who would like to take their careers to the next level.\nEY's global SAP practice now totals more than 26,000+ dedicated SAP professionals in over 150 countries and we are investing heavily in S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP, SuccessFactors, Concur, GTS, SCP, Analytics, and other new SAP solutions. We are helping our clients to tackle their most difficult challenges by implementing SAP solutions that enable business transformation and deliver real value for our clients. We operate local and remote teams across multiple locations, we design and build global solutions with variations to meet local requirements, and we deploy these in ways that maximize value for our clients.\nYou will become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to a large global client implementing SAP S/4HANA. Secondary focus will be on support and broader practice development. In this role, you will help develop high-performing individuals and teams, leading and supporting them to deliver exceptional client services.\nYour key responsibilities\nSolution & Architecture Design\nOwn the end-to-end SAP solution architecture, covering functional, technical, integration, data, security, and operational aspects.\nDefine and maintain target-state and transition architectures aligned to business capabilities and transformation objectives.\nEnsure solution designs adhere to SAP standards and best practices, including Clean Core principles, extensibility models, and cloud strategies.\nLead architecture decisions across S/4HANA (Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield), RISE with SAP, and hybrid landscapes.\nDesign Governance & Assurance\nAct as a core member (or chair) of the Design Authority / Architecture Review Board, reviewing and approving solution designs, deviations, and customisations.\nDefine architecture guardrails, design principles, and standards, and ensure consistent application across workstreams.\nAssess and manage design risks, technical debt, and non-standard solutions, ensuring transparent documentation and stakeholder sign-off.\nBusiness & Stakeholder Engagement\nCollaborate closely with business stakeholders, process owners, and functional leads to translate business requirements into robust SAP solutions.\nProvide clear architectural guidance to senior stakeholders, explaining trade-offs, impacts, and recommendations in business terms.\nSupport pre-sales, bids, and discovery phases by shaping solution options, estimates, and high-level designs where required.\nIntegration, Data & Extensibility\nDefine the integration strategy, including API-led, event-based, and middleware patterns, aligned to SAP Integration Suite and enterprise standards.\nGuide data architecture and migration approach, ensuring consistency across master data, transactional data, and analytics.\nDefine and govern extensibility approaches (in-app, side-by-side, BTP), minimising custom code and protecting the SAP core.\nDelivery & Lifecycle Support\nProvide ongoing architectural oversight through Explore, Realise, Deploy, and Hypercare phases.\nWork closely with delivery teams to resolve design issues, unblock dependencies, and ensure architectural integrity is maintained during build and test.\nSupport operational readiness, including solution documentation, handover to support, and alignment with ITSM and ALM tools.\nSkills and attributes for success\nStrong technical skills and keen ambition to develop further.\nAbility to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.\nClient focused and commercially aware.\nAbility to build strong client relationships and professional networks.\nExcellent communicator in a range of situations, both written and oral.\nRelationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and efficient and successful delivery of Tax services.\nProject management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.\nTeam player; ability to integrate and build effective relationships at all levels.\nOutgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.\nTo qualify for the role, you must have\nA third level qualification in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.\nA minimum of 15 years’ experience as an SAP Solution Architect on large-scale SAP programs.\nStrong hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, with exposure to Finance, Supply Chain, or Industry-specific solutions.\nExperience with SAP BTP, Integration Suite, Cloud ALM / Solution Manager, and modern integration patterns.\nSolid understanding of SAP security, roles & authorisations, data, and analytics architectures.\nProven ability to design and govern complex, multi-system SAP landscapes.\nExperience working across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.\nStrong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and solution governance models.\nAbility to lead virtual, cross-functional teams and work effectively in global delivery models.\nIdeally, you will also have\nSAP certifications such as SAP Certified Solution Architect, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, or RISE with SAP.\nArchitecture or cloud certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure, AWS) are advantageous.\nProven ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions.\nWhat we look for\nSomeone interested in joining a dynamic team who wants to develop their SAP delivery and Business transformation expertise and broaden their experience in a fast moving, technology enabled business world. \nA team player with a strength in coaching and developing others.\nA good work ethic and openness to new challenges. \nCommercial awareness and ability to develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within the firm.\nExcellent communicator with an aptitude to build and manage key client relationships and internal network.\nWhat working at EY offers\nWe offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:\nSupport and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. \nOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. \nThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. \nAll our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:\nPension \nDiscounted health insurance\nWeb Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family \nThe purchase of additional annual leave\nHybrid Working \nFree Gym membership\nTravel Pass\nMaternity & Paternity leave\nBike to work Scheme\nRecognition Awards\nCash incentives for referrals\nWork Mobile \nTech MBA paid by EY\nWellness rooms available in some offices\nEY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.\nCareer Progression\nWhen you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. \nContinuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. \nAs you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. \nTransformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. \nDiverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. \nWe have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. \nAbout EY\nAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.\nInclusion & Diversity\nWe hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.\nWe recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.\nAs an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nTo help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.\nIf you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.\nIMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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