We are seeking a senior SAP SuccessFactors Architect to lead our SuccessFactors practice, drive pre-sales engagements, and oversee the delivery of end-to-end HR transformation projects. This role combines deep technical and functional expertise with leadership, business development, and client advisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will champion our SuccessFactors capabilities, lead a high-performing team, and ensure seamless integration with broader enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership

• Build, lead, and grow the organisation’s SAP SuccessFactors practice, ensuring capability development, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.
• Develop service offerings, accelerators, and reusable assets to strengthen delivery efficiency and solution quality.
• Mentor and coach consultants, fostering both technical and consulting skills.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Architect scalable, integrated SuccessFactors solutions across modules such as Employee Central, Talent, Compensation, Learning, and Recruitment.
• Ensure designs align with client HR strategy, compliance requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee project lifecycles from requirements gathering to post-go-live support, including integration with payroll, ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), and third-party systems.

Pre-Sales & Business Development

• Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, craft proposals, and deliver compelling client presentations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, develop proof-of-concepts, and provide accurate effort estimations.
• Advise prospects on HR digital transformation strategies and position SuccessFactors as a strategic enabler.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, IT, and business leaders.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and translate business needs into solution blueprints.

Quality Assurance & Innovation

• Review and validate solution architecture for scalability, performance, and compliance.
• Lead testing, data migration validation, and performance optimisation.
• Stay abreast of SuccessFactors innovations and incorporate them into solution roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, HR, or related field.
• 10+ years of SAP HCM/SuccessFactors implementation and architecture experience, including large-scale global deployments.
• Proven track record in practice or team leadership and pre-sales consulting.
• Deep expertise in Employee Central (mandatory) and at least two other modules.
• Experience with integration tools (SAP Integration Suite, Boomi, MuleSoft); SAP Payroll and S/4HANA integration preferred.
• SAP SuccessFactors certifications in EC and other modules
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.