At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a Lead Architect driving the design, development, and integration of our cutting-edge SAP solutions. Reporting to the Director SAP Practice, you will drive and oversee the creation of strategic roadmaps and provide architectural SAP solution designs, while ensuring the integration across connected ecosystems. As part of the SAP practice team, you will review the implementation of user stories in line with the solution design and guidelines for the whole SAP platform and ensure alignment with business requirements and industry best practices. You will also evaluate architectural changes and contribute to the further development of SAP processes and standards within the company, enhancing our differentiating digital capabilities.
Key responsibilities:
Transform Business Needs into SAP Solutions: Collaborate with the SAP architecture team to design and implement solutions that align with business requirements.
Drive Innovation: Deploy 'Think-Tanks' to tackle complex business challenges and deliver best-in-class SAP solutions.
Lead Project Solutioning: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of SAP solutions, from white papers and proof-of-concepts to design, build, testing, user acceptance, and documentation delivery.
Design Validation: Regularly assess solution designs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead programs to refine the SAP Global Template design using insights from business report cards.
Vendor Management: Oversee vendor partners to deliver integration solutions on time and within budget, managing both time-and-materials and fixed-price contracts.
Define Architecture Standards: Establish and promote SAP architecture standards and strategies to align with enterprise goals.
Support Strategic Decisions: Collaborate with executive management and project teams to guide technology strategies and ensure successful implementation.
About you:
Educational Background: Graduate degree in IT/technology, data, computer science, engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
Extensive SAP Expertise: 10+ years of SAP functional experience with demonstrated competency in: SAP ECC 6 Functional, S4/HANA Functional, ABAP software development methodologies and procedures.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English.
Passion for Digital Technology: A proactive approach to exploring and implementing innovative solutions to enhance processes, decision-making, and user experiences.
Agile Mindset: Ability to embrace flexible methodologies and adapt to rapidly changing digital trends and business needs.
Collaborative Team Player: Dedication to team success by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and deliver effective solutions.
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey complex problems clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
We offer:
Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
Annual bonus based on your work results.
Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
Group life insurance.
Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC's Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.#J-18808-Ljbffr