Sr. Manager, ERP Architecture

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Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: Location: Raritan, New Jersey, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Raynham, Massachusetts, Warsaw, Indiana   DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n)   S r. Mana ger , ERP Architecture. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to   establish   a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is   anticipated   to be completed within 18 to   24 months , subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be   required , regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is   anticipated   that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy   Synthes   and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at   an appropriate time   and subject to any necessary consultation processes.   This role will plan, design build, and govern   in shaping and delivering   the multi-instance SAP application landscape including ECC and S/4 as DePuy Synthes separates from   JnJ   to become a   stand alone   organization.    We are looking for   an   SAP platform leader to manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit.    This role will be responsible   to   partner   closely with business and IT stakeholders to align ERP/SAP architecture with business processes, enabling operational efficiency, innovation, and growth. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology direction and contribute to a modern, connected digital ecosystem including AI.   We are looking for experienced SAP platform professionals with one or more of the following skill sets:    SAP Basis    SAP Security    SAP ABAP Development    SAP BTP   and   IS Integration   Key Responsibilities   Manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition period, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit.      Own and drive the enterprise ERP architecture strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise technology standards, and the company's separation and standalone objectives   Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ERP and enterprise application architects, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations   Establish and govern architectural standards, principles, and design patterns across the ERP and enterprise application landscape   Partner with senior business and IT stakeholders to translate strategic   objectives   into scalable, integrated ERP architecture solutions   Direct the design and integration of ERP systems with other enterprise platforms, ensuring compatibility and interoperability across systems, technologies, and data environments   Provide architectural governance and oversight across programs,   reviewing   and approving designs to ensure security, compliance, and performance standards are met   Lead build-vs-buy and technology selection decisions; evaluate current systems and recommend modernization, consolidation, or   new technology   investments   Manage relationships with vendors, system integrators, and managed service providers, including oversight of delivery quality and adherence to architecture standards   Contribute to technology budgeting, resource planning, and prioritization of the ERP investment portfolio   Champion adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, integration, and analytics platforms) to   optimize   ERP capabilities and enterprise operations   Establish and   maintain   enterprise architecture documentation, reference models, and governance forums for ERP systems   Provide escalation leadership for complex system integration and performance issues across the enterprise   Qualifications   Education   Bachelor's degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, Engineering, or related field   required   Master's degree or MBA preferred   Experience and Skills   Required:   10+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture, including   demonstrated   experience leading architecture teams or major architecture programs   Hands on and leadership experience with one or more of the following:      SAP   ABAP  –   Strong   hands on   development experience across SAP E