What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Systems Solution Architect position at Dematic?
Kion SCS is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Kion SCS employs over 6,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Kion SCS is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kion SCS is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.
This position will be based hybrid out of Grand Rapids, MI or Atlanta, GA. Will also consider remote locations in the Unites States.
We offer:
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,000 - $166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
The SAP Project Systems (PS) Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex SAP solutions, including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and Fiori applications. This role translates business requirements into scalable functional and technical designs while providing leadership across project delivery, system integration, and best practices.
The architect works closely with business stakeholders, leads workshops, and ensures that SAP PS solutions align with organizational goals and industry standards.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Solution Design & Architecture
Education
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kion SCS is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.
This position will be based hybrid out of Grand Rapids, MI or Atlanta, GA. Will also consider remote locations in the Unites States.
We offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,000 - $166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
The SAP Project Systems (PS) Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex SAP solutions, including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and Fiori applications. This role translates business requirements into scalable functional and technical designs while providing leadership across project delivery, system integration, and best practices.
The architect works closely with business stakeholders, leads workshops, and ensures that SAP PS solutions align with organizational goals and industry standards.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Successful SAP PS implementation and delivery
- Accuracy of project cost estimation and forecasting
- Effectiveness of system integration across modules
- User adoption and training effectiveness
- System stability and support efficiency
- Risk management and mitigation effectiveness
Solution Design & Architecture
- Design and implement end-to-end SAP PS solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Develop functional and technical blueprints for SAP S/4HANA-based implementations.
- Ensure system scalability, performance, and integration across SAP modules.
- Lead full lifecycle implementations of SAP PS solutions.
- Configure SAP PS components including:
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Networks and Activities
- Milestones
- Cost Planning and Budgeting
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Project Quotations
- Time Sheets and Goods Issues
- Create and manage complex project estimates, forecasts, and budget reporting.
- Integrate project variations into cost forecasting and revenue planning.
- Conduct workshops to gather and analyze business and technical requirements.
- Map business processes to SAP PS functionalities.
- Develop process models to ensure completeness and optimization.
- Support intercompany processes within SAP PS environments.
- Ensure seamless integration with SAP modules such as:
- MM, QM, CO, PP, PM, EWM, SD, FI
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and process alignment.
- Plan and manage project schedules using SAP Fiori Gantt charts.
- Monitor project risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
- Use tools like JIRA for tracking deliverables and reporting.
- Provide production support including:
- Break/fix resolution
- Enhancements
- Monitoring and testing
- Deliver Level 4 support including global support coordination.
- Train end-users and provide functional guidance.
- Define and execute testing strategies:
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- System Testing
- Regression Testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Develop test plans, scripts, and test data.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field
- 18 years of experience in SAP, with deep expertise in SAP PS
- Minimum 6 full lifecycle SAP implementations
- Experience in S/4HANA implementation projects
- Experience in Engineering, Construction & Operations (EC&O) industry
- Strong knowledge of:
- SAP Project Systems (PS)
- WBS, Networks, Cost Planning, Budgeting
- Experience with:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP BTP
- SAP Fiori (including Gantt charts)
- Integration expertise across SAP modules (MM, CO, SD, FI, etc.)
- Knowledge of intercompany processes in SAP PS
- ABAP knowledge (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA
- Ability to design and execute test strategies
- Strong presentation and client-facing skills
- Ability to deliver SAP training to end users
- Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%)
- Resume/CV must be submitted in English
Salary : $82,000 - $166,000