What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Business Solutions Architect- SAP TM position at Lennox International?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Business Solutions Architect with 3–5 years of expertise in SAP Transportation Management (TM), ideally with exposure to S/4HANA TM implementations. The role requires strong capabilities in collaborating with business stakeholders for requirements gathering, designing and configuring scalable TM solutions, and leading deployment and operational management, with a deep interest in transportation solution architecture.
Experience Required
-8 to 10 years of experience in SAP Implementation, with minimum of 3 years in SAP TM solution designing.
Critical Skills required:
- Possess solid knowledge in SAP TM Master Data including Business Partner, Dangerous Goods transportation network such as Locations, Routes, Zones and resources vehicles, Trailers, HU etc
- Hands on experience in OTR (order based) & DTR (delivery based) processes, including Selection, planning profiles, Condition’s optimizer planning and scheduling, Freight Execution Carrier selection, Tendering and cost distribution.
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP TM Charge Management includes Rate Tables, Scales, Calculation Sheets, Freight Agreements
- Strong hands-on experience integrating SAP TM with other areas such as SAP EWM, Freight Collaboration, SAP LBN, Project 44 and other third-party software such as PC Miler, SMC3 etc
- Must have good communication skills and be able to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Nice to Have
- Nice to have SAP LBN hands on experience especially Dock Appointment Scheduling
- Nice to have knowledge on ABAP Development, Debugging, custom objects such as BADI, functional modules, ALV Reports etc.
- Preferred to have excellent project management skills.
Qualifications
- Own end-to-end technical architecture and solution design for SAP S/4HANA TMS
- Lead software delivery, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices
- Translate business needs into system scope, architecture, and functional solutions
- Drive full lifecycle delivery: analysis, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support
- Manage complex TMS configurations and ongoing enhancements
- Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards, principles, and policies
- Lead project execution covering scope, plan, risks, resources, and delivery
- Act as technical and functional lead for cross-functional and matrix teams
- Mentor developers and ensure consistent development methodologies
- Document key processes, milestones, and solution designs
- Educate stakeholders on TMS workflows, business processes, and reporting
- Ensure solutions align with IT long-term strategy and industry best practices
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, timelines, and ambiguity
- Travel as needed to distribution centers and plants
- Leverage Agile practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and MS Project