Lead SAP Solution Architect
About us
At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Lead SAP Solution Architect and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.
National Grid is hiring a Lead SAP Solution Architect on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy.
What you'll do
- Lead the end-to-end architecture of National Grid's SAP ecosystem, including S/4HANA On-Premise and RISE with SAP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur and PowerPlan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
- Act as National Grid's subject matter expert for SAP's AI strategy, including Joule, Joule Studio, SAP Build, Business AI, Generative AI Hub and Agentic AI capabilities.
- Partner with business stakeholders, SAP product teams, IT delivery teams and external partners to identify, prioritise and implement AI use cases across Finance, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management and Corporate Functions.
- Define and evolve the AI architecture and roadmap, from intelligent assistants to agentic automation, and turn it into scalable, secure and responsible solutions.
- Design and deliver S/4HANA transformation programmes, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and the wider enterprise landscape.
- Develop and maintain architecture governance frameworks and processes, including key option analysis and design authority decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into innovative technical solutions.
- Oversee data modelling, application integration, security architecture and network architecture.
- Manage and mentor a team of architects and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to execution and delivery.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in IT/Finance is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, preferably in large-scale business transformation projects.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Products and Roadmap.
- Experience with data modelling, application integration, security architecture, or network architecture.
- Knowledge of architecture governance and key option analysis with exposure to stakeholder management.
- Experience with SAP cloud applications like SAP BDC,Datasphere, SAP BTP, ARIBA, SuccessFactors, etc.,
- Hands-on experience with S/4HANA (On-Premise and RISE with SAP) and the wider SAP ecosystem, including SuccessFactors, Ariba and Concur. Experience with PowerPlan is desirable.
- Demonstrable knowledge of SAP's AI portfolio, including Joule, Joule Studio, SAP Build, Business AI, Generative AI Hub and Agentic AI, and a track record of turning AI use cases into delivered business value.
What you'll get
- Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience
- Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance
Additional benefits:
- A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
- Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
- Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 26th November. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.