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The solution architect is a key role, which safeguards and develops the design of the template/solution, has deep understanding & analysis of the business processes, to enable and steer optimal, scalable and holistic functional solution architecture and design which includes both new and legacy technology landscape. The role leverages strong leadership capabilities to work with key & senior business and digital stakeholders collaborate across domains where needed and influences discussions towards evolving a simpler technology landscape which enables business outcomes and business value at speed. Keeping up to date with the latest developments in the respective functional and technology area is key success criteria for this role. In addition, you are energized by working both independently and interdependently and cross functions. Last but not least you share and live the IKEA culture and values.
Job Responsibility
Possess a deep understanding of business processes in the retail industry and their implementation in the relevant technology platform, functional modules, coupled with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business process analysis and optimization, stakeholder management, and complex ecosystem familiarity
Understand and analyze the technology, functional and business process landscape, interfaces
Works with Functional teams to analyze requirements, cross functional, cross solution and cross domain impact. Ensures conceptual designs/blueprints are holistic and effectively documented
Own product backlog and prioritize the releases along with process owners
Co-leads & participates in workshops to clarify requirements and arrive at confirmed scope. Participates in the relevant cross functional/domain meetings for analyzing and communicating impact
Provides input and builds solutions that could positively pivot business case
Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborates with development and project/program teams to design and implement enhancements, and interfaces, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards
Take initiative and drive solutions forward independently
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams
Focus on real business value — not just delivery
Continuously improve processes and ways of working
Ensure solutions are trusted, relevant, and actively used
Requirements
15+ years in SAP Procure to Pay (MM, LE, LO) area with significant experience in S/4HANA implementations and transformations
Proven experience in evangelizing organizations with outside in technology knowledge which is practical and relevant to the business processes and the tactical and strategic objectives of the business
Strong understanding of VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), Master Data Management (MDM) and integration touch points with Financial (FICO) & Sales and Distribution (SD)
Experience with SAP Integrations with legacy systems, troubleshooting, debugging codes
Experience in drafting 3-year and 5-year roadmaps for digital organizations in the relevant technology area. Knowledge of other ERP capabilities is an added advantage
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good knowledge of SAP platform architecture/engineering across multiple modules and technology domains
Proven track record leading complex projects from concept to completion
Nice to have
Experience with Finance & Payment operations in SAP
Awareness of trends shaping the area (e.g. SAP BTP, Joule, RPA, RISE)
What we offer
Opportunity to shape how Finance & Procurement is developed and improved
A collaborative, cross-functional environment
Opportunities to learn, grow, and work with modern ways of working
A workplace that values ownership, simplicity, and continuous improvement