Lead Solution Architect - Bengaluru, India - Ikea

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02/05/What you need to knowThe role of Lead solution architect is a leadership role and is responsible for creating and managing the roadmap for Ikea retail Record to report value stream in S4 within a diverse technology landscape.

You bring your deep expertise in record to report to develop effective technology solutions which drive efficiency, simplicity in business processes while enabling the tactical and strategic objectives of business.

You leverage your understanding of the business to work closely with the business to collaborate on driving effective implementation of business processes within the digital solutions.

You are passionate about challenging the status quo and bringing in relevant solutions to business. (do we need this statement?)You appreciate the mix of strategic thinking and turning architecture trends and requirements into practice.

You get motivated to keep learning and to forget the obsolete and to work agile and being open to the change.

In addition, you are energized by working both independently and interdependently and cross functions. Last but not least you share and live the IKEA culture and values.
For this role we believe you have, Solid S4 Hana and other SAP products experience. Experience of Finance domain (Corporate finance or Cost accounting) is critical to the role. Experience of delivering multi country implementations of SAP SaaS products and SAP S4/HANA platform as a lead architect. Have exposure to technologies beyond SAP and not be limited by platform in devising the technology stack strategy. Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to convince the leadership in CFO organization, country CFOs and Enterprise architects. Acts as a positive force to bring out the best in people. Must lead by example in line with IKEA values and leadership compass.

Is a strategic thinker with strong foundations & proficiency in content in either or both functional or technology area, proven delivery capabilities in leading in the SAP technology/platform.

You have experience in the following areas:20+ years of experience in building Finance technology roadmap and solutions with relevant experience in providing the same in Retail DomainStrong Finance background with experience in core domain as auditor or accountant or manager is a must have.

Proven experience in evangelizing organizations with outside in technology knowledge which is practical and relevant to the business processes and the tactical and strategic objectives of the businessProven experience in working with business stakeholders and advising/influencing business strategy roadmap by leveraging knowledge in the relevant insights and developments in technology capabilitiesDeep knowledge of the changing landscape and new products impacting finance processExperience in drafting 3 year and 5 year roadmaps for digital organizations in the relevant technology area in SAP S4.

Knowledge of other ERP capabilities is an added advantageBuilding strong relationships with stakeholdersTrack record of delivering successful projects, managing and maintaining the integrity of established SAP templates, navigating complex situations, influencing senior stakeholders with the relevant information, insights.

Strong communication skills, verbal, written and presentation.
Demonstrable critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Good knowledge of SAP platform architecture/engineering across multiple modules and technology domainsStrong understanding of processes, application of the same and trends in SAP technology/platformsExperience in building business case for multi-year programs and getting consensus from CXO organization.

A day in your life with usSummaryUnderstand/Analyze the Technology and Business Process landscape to develop relevant insights.

Leverages deep expertise in the respective Functional/Technology area to develop, steer optimal solutions that are holistic and scalable, that simplify the technology landscape and enable agility in enabling/unlocking business value and potentially pivot the business case positively.

Engage with CFO organization to shape up their strategy through relevant digital interventions.

Build the Finance Digital strategy for a time frame of 3 years and 5 yearsRealign the product roadmap by negotiating with CFO organization to ensure more business value is delivered even at the expense of reasonable riskHave a mindset of business operations and business costs/risks while devising such plansUses strong leadership capabilities combined with effective communication to build strong network and relationships within the business and technology stakeholders.

Is passionate about keeping up to date with current developments and industry best practices in the SAP functional and technology area.

Exhibits strong accountability/ownership, is proactive, is resourceful and able to navigate and influence/pivot discussions, using logic, expertise, insights and data.

Technical/Functional Expertise:

Possess a deep understanding of business processes in the retail industry and their implementation in the SAP technology platform functional modules, coupled with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business process analysis and optimization, stakeholder management, and complex ecosystem familiarity.

Understand and analyze the technology, functional and business process landscape, interfaces.

Work with CFO organization to influence/drive their business strategyWork with CFO organization, enterprise architects and product vendors to devise the Digital roadmap.

Works with Functional teams to analyze existing roadmap and realign it to deliver higher business value while taking reasonable risks.

Co-leads & participates in workshops for clarifying requirements and arriving at confirmed scope.

Participates in the relevant cross functional/domain meetings for analyzing and communicating impactProvides inputs and builds solutions that could positively pivot business case.

Provide technical leadership and guidance at specific milestones of projectsParticipates in Release management gates and provides go/no-go from solution perspective (scalability, performance, invasiveness, integration, design, etc.).

Ensure that the solution complies with industry-specific regulations and organizational compliance policies.


Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

Brings strong collaborations across the organization, builds a strong network and relationships within the business and technology stakeholders, is able to navigate within and across organization.

Staying up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and industry best.

You will continuously evaluate and incorporate new methodologies, tools, and frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the technology/platform.

Builds effective partnerships with Suppliers for gaining insights, leveraging and improving solution direction.
Exhibits strong accountability/ownership, rigor and a can do mindset.

Builds and communicates solution vision effectively, drives clarity while simplifying the objectives, is proactive, is resourceful and Influences/pivots discussions, using logic, expertise, insights and data.

Positively influences the team.


Supplier:

Works with product vendors and peers to continuously investigate and bring in best of breed solutions to improve and develop a future-enabled solution landscape.

Is passionate about keeping up to date with current developments and industry best practices in the SAP functional and technology area and leverages connects with suppliers towards this objectiveProblem

• Solving and Decision-Making:Analyzing complex issues and identifying creative and effective solutions, leveraging and weighing existing solutions, a holistic perspective of the problem statements and solutions and where appropriate build/reuse existing solutions & capabilitiesMaking well informed decisions based on data, insights, and stakeholder input.

Handling crises and high-pressure situations with composure and sound judgment.
Encouraging a culture of problem-solving and innovation within the team.
Together as a teamWe set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fast-moving environment.

We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of new and existing technology and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace.

At the same time, we provide a home for digital skills to both develop and extend the technical, people and business skills needed to ensure continuous development and growth of our digital capability.