SAP Solution Architect

We areseekingan experienced and commercially astute SuccessFactors Solution Architect to provide authoritative technical and functional leadership across the full program lifecycle. This is a senior, highly visible role in which you willbe responsible fordefining the end-to-end solution architecture, governingconfigurationand integration design decisions, and ensuring the platform delivers sustainable, scalable outcomes for a large and operationally complex workforce.

You willoperateat the intersection of technology strategy, HR transformation, and enterprise architecture — advising senior client stakeholders, leading a multidisciplinary delivery team, and shaping how the SuccessFactors ecosystem evolves over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define and own the end-to-end SuccessFactors solution architecture, including module configuration strategy, data architecture, integration design, and platform governance.
• Develop andmaintainarchitecture artefacts including solution design documents, architecture decision records (ADRs), integration design specifications, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead the architectural design of integrations between SuccessFactors and adjacent enterprise systems including SAP S/4HANA, payroll engines, Active Directory / Entra ID, and third-party HR systems.
• Evaluate build vs. configure vs. buy options and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to client leadership and the program steering committee.
• Ensure solution designscomply withenterprise architecture standards, government security frameworks, and SAP best practice guidelines.

Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Provide authoritative technical leadership and design governance across the full SuccessFactors module suite, including Employee Central, Recruiting & Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Succession & Development, Learning, and Compensation.
• Guide andquality-assurethe work of functional consultants, business analysts, integration developers, and third-party implementation partners.
• Lead technical design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and architecture review boards with client and vendor stakeholders.
• Own technical risk identification and mitigation planning, ensuring architectural risks are visible at theprogramgovernance level.
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues, design conflicts, and integration challenges across the delivery lifecycle.

Integration & Data Architecture

• Architect and oversee the design of middleware and API-based integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI), REST/SOAP APIs, and SAP BTP services.
• Define data migration strategy and oversee data mapping, cleansing, and validation activities across all migrated HR data entities.
• Establish data governance standards for master data management within SuccessFactors, including position management, org structure, and foundational object hierarchies.
• Ensure integration designs meet performance, reliability, and security requirements appropriate to the client operating environment.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and escalation point for the client's senior technology leadership, HR executive, and program sponsors.
• Translate complex architectural concepts into clear, accessible language for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Engage proactively with SAP account teams, product specialists, and partnerecosystemtoleverageplatform capabilities and stay ahead of roadmap developments.
• Contribute to vendor evaluation, contract scope definition, and statement of work reviews where architectural expertise isrequired.

Governance, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and enforce architectural governance processes, including design authority structures, change control procedures, and configuration management standards.
• Monitor SAP SuccessFactors release cycles and assess the impact of platform updates on the client's configuration baseline and roadmap.
• Identifyopportunities for platformoptimisation, capability uplift, and automation that deliver measurable value to the clientorganisation.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architectural patterns, standards, and playbooks for future engagements.

Requirements

• At least 8–10 years of experience in solution architecture, with asubstantialportionfocused on SAP SuccessFactors implementations across multiple modules and client environments.
• Demonstrated experience as a lead or principal architect on at least two full-lifecycle SuccessFactors implementations of significant scale and complexity.
• Deep technical expertise across the SuccessFactors platform, with particular strength in Employee Central, integration architecture, and data migration.
• Proven experience designing and delivering integrations using SAP Integration Suite (CPI /iFlows), SAP BTP, OData APIs, and SFTP-based file integrations.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, workforce management, and theorganisationalchange dynamics associated with large-scale HR technology transformation.
• Experienceoperatingin enterprise architecture governance frameworks and producing architecture artefacts to a professional standard.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, andquality-assurethe work of cross-functional technical and functional delivery teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, witha track recordof engaging confidently with C-suite and senior government stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain andmaintainan Australian Government security clearance.
• Australian Citizenship is required due to the nature of the client environment.

Benefits

A senior, high-profile engagement with a well-resourced government client at the leading edge of HR technology transformation.

Genuine influence over architectural direction and the opportunity to shape a platform that will serve thousands of employees for years to come.