We are seeking a senior SAP SuccessFactors Architect to lead our SuccessFactors practice, drive pre-sales engagements, and oversee the delivery of end-to-end HR transformation projects. This role combines deep technical and functional expertise with leadership, business development, and client advisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will champion our SuccessFactors capabilities, lead a high-performing team, and ensure seamless integration with broader enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Leadership
- Build, lead, and grow the organisation’s SAP SuccessFactors practice, ensuring capability development, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.
- Develop service offerings, accelerators, and reusable assets to strengthen delivery efficiency and solution quality.
- Mentor and coach consultants, fostering both technical and consulting skills.
Solution Design & Delivery
- Architect scalable, integrated SuccessFactors solutions across modules such as Employee Central, Talent, Compensation, Learning, and Recruitment.
- Ensure designs align with client HR strategy, compliance requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
- Oversee project lifecycles from requirements gathering to post-go-live support, including integration with payroll, ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), and third-party systems.
Pre-Sales & Business Development
- Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, craft proposals, and deliver compelling client presentations.
- Conduct product demonstrations, develop proof-of-concepts, and provide accurate effort estimations.
- Advise prospects on HR digital transformation strategies and position SuccessFactors as a strategic enabler.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, IT, and business leaders.
- Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and translate business needs into solution blueprints.
Quality Assurance & Innovation
- Review and validate solution architecture for scalability, performance, and compliance.
- Lead testing, data migration validation, and performance optimisation.
- Stay abreast of SuccessFactors innovations and incorporate them into solution roadmaps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, HR, or related field.
- 10+ years of SAP HCM/SuccessFactors implementation and architecture experience, including large-scale global deployments.
- Proven track record in practice or team leadership and pre-sales consulting.
- Deep expertise in Employee Central (mandatory) and at least two other modules.
- Experience with integration tools (SAP Integration Suite, Boomi, MuleSoft); SAP Payroll and S/4HANA integration preferred.
- SAP SuccessFactors certifications in EC and other modules
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.