** This role requires candidates to be located in the EMEA region. No sponsorship is available **
Job Description:
The SAP Basis Architect is a hands-on role with global responsibilities for the availability, performance and maintenance of mission critical applications. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with Infrastructure, Security and Applications teams to proactively ensure applications are sized appropriately, secure and in a supported state according to regular maintenance cycles.
Role requires 15% travel.
Job Dimensions & Scope
Lead and develop existing team of 14 SAP technical delivery specialists supporting plants/regions and several applications
Management and Delivery of Customer Service Level Agreements.
Travel: 15% or as required, predominantly within EMEA
Internal & External contacts
Internal:
Reports to Senior Senor Delivery Manager
Business Group IT leadership
IT Business Operations on all levels
Business group functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Commercial Excellence, Human Resources
Site general managers
Business unit General Manager and executives
Other functional group executives (e.g., HR, Commercial)
Corporate Group IT leadership
Business Relationship Managers
Program manager, Local project managers and site managers
Group Information Services teams
Internal Audit
External:
Consultants / Suppliers / Partners
Customers (Technical communication)
Trade associations
Technology leaders in other companies
External auditors
Software vendors
Principal Accountabilities
Ensure the application portfolio operates matching the business operational schedules
Meet agreed SLA’s for all application areas
Support the implementation of the any SAP related projects
Resource Capacity planning including communication of constraints, alternative resource options, priorities and expected delivery dates of developments to business and Demand Managers / Business Relationship Managers
Manage any conflicts and escalations within area of responsibility
Oversee third party service providers, when required.
Participate in developing standard SAP practices across the business. Ensure a high level of simplification and convergence across the different SAP systems
Build stakeholder networks to ensure that the delivery team organisation is recognized as strategic business partner. Software release management including developments and patches
Participate in strategic applications long and short-term strategy development
Lead, mentor, and manage staff to optimize performance through clear and effective communication to create a positive team environment.
Assess technical skills, identify training needs and opportunities, and ensure that required materials and tools are available for direct reports to perform their job responsibilities.
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of projects and change within the relevant application area modules. Actively communicating project status/ issues and ensure that business needs are understood and met.
Collaborate with the IT demand managers.
Create estimates for future projects and define capacity needs
Enforce policies and procedures to continuously improve the delivery of the SAP and connected solutions and to be compliant with agreed policies such as SOX
Managing and drive the SAP systems release process.
Management of metrics related to projects, application development and incident resolution
Major Challenges & Complexities
Complex business environment, i.e. with regular changes to the scope (Mergers & Acquisitions), different stakeholder goals, global and local approaches
Global / Regional Distributed team with very different skill sets and customer culture / approach
Multi-tasking and setting priorities, i.e. ensuring the priorities are aligned and respected across the Global/Regional/BU/plants
Qualifications/Requirements
7+ years’ experience in IT or equivalent with supervisory, project management, consulting, and business process reengineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of the systems development life cycle.(SDLC)
Business process understanding
Ability to think strategically
Relationship building with all levels of stakeholders
Effective problem-solving skills
Effective team builder
Written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate technical issues with both technical and non-technical people
Detail oriented, able to think ‘big picture’ and understand the levers that impact a business.
Ability to handle a high degree of ambiguity and a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently change
Accountable for delivering projects on time
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
Fluent English. German language would be an advantage
Experienced in large SAP installations on premise and in cloud
The competencies which will apply to the IT Function:
Drives Vision & Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Sets Priorities & Drives Results: Making good decisions and setting the right priorities as well as consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Attracts & Develops Talent: Attracting, selecting and developing the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
Engages People & Teams: Creates a climate where people and teams are motivated to apply their diverse skills and perspectives and to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Salary/ Rate: $55-$65/hour (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
About The Company
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:
Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca)
To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.
These AI hiring tools help us:
Transcribe interviews
Summarize candidate responses
Generate job-related insights
Streamline communication and scheduling
Please note that:
The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):
When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:
A technical interview
A coding challenge
A case study
A client-specific assessment
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review & Selection:
Every candidate's profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate:
At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
Request a non-AI interview path
Ask how your data is being used
Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.
Our Commitment:
For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We're committed to a hiring process that is:
Transparent
Compliant
Equitable
Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We're excited to learn more about you.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.