IT Solution Architect - SAP (Hybrid)

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

About the role

A Solution Architect designs comprehensive technical solutions to meet business goals, acting as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams. They analyze requirements, define system structures, select technologies, and oversee implementation to ensure security, scalability, and adherence to budget and strategic goals.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work, and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (e.g., emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements architecture that will meet business needs.
• Gathers requirements and functional specifications, assesses the current solution in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and oversees development teams.
• Regularly updates the company on any developments in systems architecture projects.
• Integrates updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture and explains complex problems to management in layman’s terms.
• Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges and defines the vision and requirements for the solution.
• Recommends potential options (which may include RFPs or prototype development), selects the most optimal option, and develops a roadmap for the selected solution.
• Communicates the architecture to stakeholders and collaborates with other architects and engineers in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.
• Champions a structured approach to business application solutions from selection, implementation, and development perspectives.
• Ensures solutions fit the specific purpose and align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions; influences changes to standards when necessary.
• Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.
• Designs and supports solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.
• Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and works with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
• Provides guidance to development teams.
• Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed.
• Informs various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented.
• Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have in the overall landscape at Eversource.
• Provides updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience related to SAP architecture (S4 or SAP RISE preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the complexities of technical programs.
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication, including speaking to Business and IT Leadership, translating technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team-building ability.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under indirect supervision.
• Broad understanding of information technology topics.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills.
• Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.
• Technically creative and open-minded.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration, API architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• LeanIX a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• AZ-900
• Technology Fundamentals for SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite
• SAP Certified Application Associate - Solution Architect for CX

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships.
• Manage and develop people.
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead change.
• Communicate strategic vision.
• Create an engaged workforce.
• Focus on the customer.
• Take ownership and accountability.

Pay

Salary range: $133,450.00 - $148,280.00 per year. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.