Business Applications Transformation Architect

The Business Applications Transformation Architect is a senior-level position reporting to the Head of the Application Governance and Architecture Section. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient and business-aligned solutions, balancing strategic vision with hands-on leadership in procurement, while ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance across all domains.

This role is split into two distinct areas of responsibility: Transformation architect across all business management domains and Solution architect and portfolio manager for the procurement domain. You will provide strategic architectural oversight and governance across the entire application estate, including the HR, finance, facilities management, customer relationship management (CRM), product lifecycle management (PLM), and procurement domains. You will also take full ownership of solution architecture, solution realisation and project management exclusively for the procurement domain.

You will need more than 10 years of professional experience in solution design, the development of large-scale ERP, CRM and PLM solutions, system integration, and technology trend monitoring. A deep understanding of the strategic sourcing and procurement domain, ideally in SAP MM/lcertis/SRM/Ariba/Coupa and/or S4 Spend Management combined with other cross functional domains such as ERP, CRM and PLM, with a good working knowledge of ABAP, SAP BTP and SAP Pl/PO being desirable. A broad understanding of procurement technologies and platforms and ability to embed into solutions to drive transformative results is also required.

You will need a master's degree in a relevant domain. Strong communication and presentation skills to connect with an executive audience. Excellent written communication skills, both in terms of content and presentation. Ability to work across a matrix environment with a broad range of stakeholders. Experience in sizing and solutioning large-scale procurement transformation programmes. Integration experience across ERP, PLM, CRM, HRM (SuccessFactors) and SRM platforms is highly desirable. Proven experience in implementing and championing Agile, Waterfall, hybrid, and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with low-code o-code platforms such as Power Apps, SharePoint, ServiceNow and SAP BTP for designing custom solutions. Knowledge of additional technologies would be an asset.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.