Solutions Architect

Job Title: Solutions Architect – SAP Work and Asset Management Implementation
Location: Preference given to candidates in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Virginia
Hybrid: Yes, biweekly travel to Columbus, OH, and Merrillville, IN (or 2 days onsite for local candidates)
Period: 04/01/2025 – 09/31/2025 (potential contract-to-hire)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $140 – $165/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Services:

The Solutions Architect will play a critical role in guiding functional and technical decision-making for the SAP Work and Asset Management (WAM) Implementation within the utilities sector. This role is responsible for ensuring that SAP WAM and related systems are designed, integrated, and configured to meet the business and operational needs of the organization. The Solutions Architect will work closely with IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors to drive best practices, optimize system functionality, and provide technical leadership for the implementation team.

This position requires deep expertise in SAP Work and Asset Management (WAM) and Utilities industry experience, including a strong understanding of work management, asset lifecycle, maintenance planning, and system integration with GIS, SCADA, and financial modules.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Lead the overall functional and technical architecture for SAP WAM implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Provide guidance on system design, integrations, and best practices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Define and implement SAP WAM configurations and enhancements, ensuring they meet regulatory, compliance, and operational needs.
• Oversee the integration of SAP WAM with GIS, SCADA, Finance, Supply Chain, and other enterprise systems.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend solutions that enhance system capabilities and efficiency.

Technical Leadership & Decision-Making:

• Serve as the primary technical advisor for the project, guiding the team through key functional and technical decisions.
• Work with development and configuration teams to ensure system modifications align with best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments and risk analysis for proposed changes and upgrades within the SAP landscape.
• Provide technical leadership on data migration, system testing, and validation processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a bridge between IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with functional teams to align system design with business processes.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, security, and database teams to ensure optimal system performance and compliance.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Ensure the SAP WAM solution complies with utility industry regulations, safety standards, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Maintain alignment with SAP best practices, data governance policies, and IT security frameworks.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment efforts to ensure a smooth transition to production.
• Document system architecture, configurations, and decision rationales to support ongoing system maintenance and upgrades.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Work and Asset Management (SAP WAM), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Utilities implementations.
• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role in SAP-based Work and Asset Management projects.
• Deep understanding of asset lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, work order processing, and field service management in SAP.
• Experience integrating SAP WAM with GIS, SCADA, Finance, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and optimizing SAP WAM functionalities, including work management, asset tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
• Strong background in system integration, middleware, APIs, and data migration strategies.
• Experience working in Waterfall project environments within the utilities industry is highly preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Expertise in SAP WAM, SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), and SAP Asset Management.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, GIS integration, and mobility solutions for field workers.
• Experience with SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud, and intelligent asset management tools is a plus.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of SAP security, role management, and compliance requirements in a regulated industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvements and efficiency gains.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• SAP certifications in SAP WAM, SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), or SAP PM highly preferred.
• Certifications in Agile, TOGAF, or ITIL are a plus.