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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Hybrid
Due to business needs, this is a hybrid role, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
Agilent is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Architect to help define, govern, and enable enterprise architecture as part of our ERP modernization journey. This role focuses on Finance or Supply Chain capabilities and plays a central role in shaping future‑state architecture, guiding fit‑to‑standard decisions, and maintaining a pragmatic clean core approach across SAP S/4HANA and integrated systems.
This position partners closely with business leaders, IT delivery teams, and governance forums to ensure solution scalability, integration alignment, and long‑term maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain future‑state enterprise architecture aligned to SAP S/4HANA‑enabled business capabilities and ERP roadmaps.
Lead architecture decision‑making for Finance (Record‑to‑Report, Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay) or Supply Chain (Plan, Make, Deliver, inventory, logistics).
Establish and guide boundary application strategy, recommending when to replace, retain, or integrate satellite systems.
Define and enforce clean core architecture guardrails, using SAP‑recommended extensibility patterns and pragmatic exception governance.
Guide custom code strategy, including rationalization, remediation, and redesign to reduce technical debt and support S/4HANA adoption.
Ensure integration alignment across SAP and non‑SAP systems using standardized patterns and architectural principles.
Use enterprise architecture tools (such as LeanIX or equivalent) to provide transparency into dependencies, integrations, and rationalization opportunities.
Develop concise, executive‑ready architecture materials that clearly outline options, trade‑offs, and recommendations for governance and leadership forums.
10+ years of experience in SAP architecture or solution architecture, including significant hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA.
Deep functional and architectural expertise in either Finance or Supply Chain business processes.
Demonstrated experience defining enterprise architecture, integration strategies, and target‑state designs in complex environments.
Ability to communicate architectural concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in consulting or systems integration, with exposure to multiple SAP S/4HANA implementation approaches (greenfield, brownfield, or selective transition).
Experience with clean core governance, extensibility frameworks, and custom code reduction initiatives.
Familiarity with LeanIX, capability mapping, or dependency visualization tools.
Experience supporting SAP modernization assessments, including simplification items, readiness planning, or custom code impact analysis.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 1, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $234,375.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.