SAP ISU Architect (Director – Utility)

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SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director

A global consulting organization is seeking an experienced SAP IS-U Solutions Architect Director to join its SAP Utilities service line. This role requires 15 years of SAP IS-U experience with deep utilities domain expertise and responsibility for end-to-end integrated solution design and delivery across Build, Test, and Deploy phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall SAP IS-U solution authority, providing utilities industry best practices across design and implementation

• Lead integrated solution design across core SAP IS-U/CIS and related back-office (FICA, Billing, DM/AMI, Exception Management) and front-office (Service, Sales) workstreams

• Own solution scope and execution of Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) during the Build phase

• Provide solution oversight for third-party and non-SAP integrations critical to business operations

• Establish solution governance across SAP and non-SAP platforms and external vendors

• Advise Cutover, Data Conversion, Testing, OCM, and Technical workstreams on functional best practices, including dress rehearsals, operational readiness, reconciliation, and performance testing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful, high-quality solution delivery

• Facilitate client and internal workshops to drive alignment and knowledge transfer

• Mentor and develop junior team members to support continuous improvement

• 50% travel to major cities in Southwest US or Pacific Northwest US (1 week on, M-Thur, 1 week at home - alternating)

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of hands-on SAP IS-U implementation experience across Billing, FICA, Device Management (DM/AMI), Customer Service, and Work Management

• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and S/4HANA Utilities and complex system integrations

• Proven experience leading solution architecture across blueprint, build, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment

• Demonstrated expertise in cutover planning, data conversion, testing strategy, and operational readiness

• Ability to lead and govern large, cross-functional delivery teams

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor governance skills

• Deep understanding of utilities industry best practices and CIS environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field

• SAP IS-U certification

Compensation

• Base salary range: $190,000 – $210,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Eligible for an annual discretionary incentive program

• Total Package in the $250k range & great benefits (RSU's, annual bonus and more!)