About our client:
Our client is a leader in professional services and consulting, providing a wide range of services including strategy, consulting, technology and systems integration, and operations to a range of clients across Government, Financial Services, Utilities and more.
About the role:
As an SAP RISE Technical Architect, you will play a strategic technical leadership role in guiding enterprise clients through complex SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP transformations.
As a trusted technical advisor who designs, governs, and leads the delivery of future‑ready SAP landscapes across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. Combining deep hands‑on SAP Basis expertise with architectural vision, you enable clients to modernise their core systems while balancing security, performance, scalability, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical & Architectural Leadership
- Act as Lead Technical Architect for SAP RISE, S/4HANA, and cloud transformation programs
- Define end‑to‑end target architectures across SAP S/4HANA, BTP, and hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Provide expert guidance on RISE with SAP adoption models, trade‑offs, and roadmap decisions
- Lead and execute complex technical activities including:
- S/4HANA conversions (Greenfield, Brownfield, Selective Data Transition)
- OS/DB and Unicode migrations
- SAP upgrades and platform modernisation
- Govern technical delivery quality, risk, and performance across landscapes
- Troubleshoot and resolve high‑impact technical issues
- Design secure, scalable cloud‑ready SAP landscapes
- Define security and identity solutions (SSO, MFA, federation, SAP authorisations)
- Architect integrations using SAP Integration Suite, CPI, APIs, and event‑driven patterns
- Work directly with senior client stakeholders as a technical sparring partner
- Lead architecture workshops and executive‑level discussions using storytelling and visualisation
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
- Coach and mentor junior architects and consultants
- Support pre‑sales, RFPs, and solution shaping activities
- 10+ years of experience in SAP Basis / Technical Architecture (Band 9)
- Current SAP certification (e.g., SAP Basis, S/4HANA, Technical Architecture)
- Deep expertise in:
- SAP S/4HANA (Greenfield & Brownfield)
- SAP HANA platform provisioning and optimisation
- OS/DB migrations and cloud transitions
- Experience with:
- Selective Data Transition (SDT / Bluefield / Hybrid)
- Hyperscalers: Azure, AWS, GCP
- SAP Fiori configuration and lifecycle management
- SAP security and authorisations in complex environments
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- SAP RISE delivery experience
- SAP BTP (CAP, RAP, Integration Suite, Event Mesh)
- Clean Core architecture principles
- Integration technologies: CPI, PI/PO, MuleSoft
- EA frameworks: TOGAF, SAP EAF, ArchiMate
- DevOps & CI/CD pipelines for SAP
- Exposure to AI, automation, and intelligent enterprise scenarios
This contract is available for until December 2026 with likely extensions.
Located in Sydney OR Melbourne, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call George Wright on 0480 011 549 or email georgew@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
