SAP Integration Solution Architect

Overview

Designs and leads SAP integration solutions and middleware across business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• integration architecture
• proof of concept
• sap a2a
• solution design
• performance optimization
• team mentorship

Tasks

-Reviews and approves functional specifications for integration technology development created by Owens Corning’s IT partners. -Provides impactful peer-to-peer leadership to others on the team, contributing to their development. -Leads the scoping and execution of proof of concepts to model’s complex requirements, confirm viable solution options, and provide solution recommendations to IT leadership. -Creates an inclusive environment where the team looks at you as a highly regarded leader and team mentor. -Leads technology roadmap for SAP Application-to-Application (A2A) Integration Middleware Technologies. -Previously led proof of concept project(s) to validate the applicability of a new technology to a business process, including accountability for the summary report-out of findings. -Participate in multiple (and sometimes parallel) implementations and continuous improvement projects in a solutions architect role, including activities such as: -Assesses and delivers recommendations on existing SAP business platform interfaces to drive continuous improvement, including performance improvements, interface monitoring and alerting capabilities, interface error reduction and automation of manual processes. -Stays up to date with SAP technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance system integration capabilities, performance, and user experience. -Leads associated technology assessments and technology standards development. -Identifies opportunities to improve the effectiveness, value, and perception of the organization. -Participate in functional blueprinting sessions with business and IT stakeholders to understand key system integration requirements. -Collaborates with cross-functional teams. -Leads solution ideation sessions with IT functional analysts and architects to design integrations that meet complex requirements. -Build relationships within the GIS organization, cross-functionally, and with key stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives. -Assists in building the talent pipeline, mentoring, and developing other team members. -Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. -Ensures all A2A integration blueprint documents, configuration documents and functional specification documents are created in compliance with our architectural frameworks and architecture standards. -Previously led assessment of platforms as a part of a new technology evaluation and selection process. -Summarizes complex information so that it is easy to interpret and understand. -Collaborates with BASIS and Infrastructure teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and patch management. -Inspires and cultivates talent. Upskill team members and mentor them on contemporary and emerging systems integration knowledge and complex issue resolution. -Provides direction to OC and Partner IT resources during system integration build and testing activities including configuration, development, unit testing, integrated testing, and user validation testing. -Collaborates with other product architects across other initiatives and implementations. -Mentors team members. Shares best practices, new technologies, and general knowledge with teammates. -Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the department and cross-functionally; encourage others to identify areas of waste (process, time, etc.); ideate and execute action plans to create productivity. -Scopes and leads optimization activities on existing system integrations that drive efficiencies, lower operational costs and ensure long term sustainability.

Requirements

• api management
• sap integration
• integration middleware
• bachelor’s degree
• project management
• team player

What You Bring

-Strong focus on usability, user experience, quality, and performance. -Demonstrates curiosity – driven to understand how and why things operate, finds root causes through analysis and questioning. -Experience in supplier relationships, managing and collaborating with external IT suppliers both in on-shore and off-shore models. -Experience analyzing and presenting data driven performance results to leadership and providing insight on root causes and improvement options. -7 years of experience in Application integration, API management, Managed File Transfer and supporting integration systems for application to application (A2A). -Ability to be flexible and organized. -Hands-on experience with Application integration, API management, Managed File Transfer and supporting integration systems for application to application (A2A) as a part of SAP ERP deployments. -Understands the relationships with stakeholders and understands what it takes to ensure their success. -Knows what best-in-class GIS organizations do and obtain outside-in insights to understand and then apply to positively impact Owens Corning. -Ability to take direction and learn from others and advance own learning. -Understand the strategic direction of the company’s businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results; be knowledgeable of the project work that supports this direction and implications to the business. -Ability to collaborate and demonstrate a team-oriented attitude with internal and external partners. -Hands-on experience in operational support of systems integration and monitoring of mission critical, time sensitive business processes integrated with SAP ERP systems (ECC or S/4). -Ability to innovate – develops and introduces new ideas and approaches to others. -5 years of experience in SAP integration middleware technologies including SAP Process Integration, SAP Process Orchestration, SAP BTP Integration Suite/SAP BTP Cloud Platform Integration, and/or SAP API Management. -Exhibits professionalism and diplomacy. -Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. -Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. -Ability to build deep understanding from others through active listening. -Ability to travel 10%, domestic and international. -Experience collaborating across international boundaries a plus. -Leverages strong communication skills to convey relevant information clearly with confidence to both technical and business/functional audiences. -Project Management training or certification a plus. -Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse project teams and across functional areas. -Demonstrated success in developing an understanding of industry trends and best practices. -Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; we may consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience -Expertise across Integration Domains, Integrations Styles, Use Case Patterns, and Integration Technology Mapping. -A team player with the ability to create a vision and energize and engage others in fulfilling it. -Service Mindset– voluntarily initiates and takes lead roles in challenging work without explicit direction. -Experience designing and delivering unique solutions to complex integrations with a wide degree of creativity.

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Benefits

-Invests in personal growth and development, clearly focused on self-learning.

About Owens Corning

-It weaves innovation into everyday structures—insulating homes, roofing buildings, and reinforcing composites across industries. -Its three engines—insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites—power projects from family homes to wind turbines and defense systems. -Milestones include inventing centrifugally-spun fiberglass insulation, coloring it trademarked PINK, and even contributing cloth for NASA space suits. -Typical projects range from residential energy-efficiency retrofits and commercial roof installations to industrial composites for auto, defense, and renewable energy.

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