SAP Business One Solution Architect

We currently have a position available for a Solution Architect with strong SAP Business One software and related applications knowledge.  The Solution Architect will develop enterprise resource planning (ERP) blueprints for the implementations of SAP Business One, as well as related Add-on solutions, and any combination of technologies to meet each client’s specific needs.

This is a mid-level position with actual on-the-job experience required.  This is a Full-Time, In-Office position, thus no outside Contactor or remote workers will be considered.  The ideal candidate will have outstanding analytical and problem solving skills, be detailed oriented as well as have strong written and oral communication abilities.

If you are outgoing, well organized, love challenges, have superb communications skills, and want to join our seasoned team of highly-skilled professionals then this may be the place for you.

SAP Business One Solution Architect’s Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for reviewing the ERP needs of clients and designing the most effective SAP Business One and related applications solution
  • Consults with customers across multiple industries, multiple disciplines, and multiple locations to develop architecture that supports and enhances performance-driven ERP goals
  • Demonstrates proficiency in areas of business continuity, security and data privacy; ensures systems are designed and built with appropriate levels of protection
  • Prepares and maintains detailed documentation regarding client’s business processes, requirements, data sources, design documents, data flows, reporting, communication structures
  • Responsible for single program or portfolio of projects; responsible for architecture, analysis and design activities with the project team including establishing project objectives, scope and implementation blueprint consistent with best-practices strategies
  • Performs necessary research regarding Add-on applications; acts as liaison to the vendor solution providers
  • Identifies and evaluates new technologies that can provide competitive business value and marketplace advantage; consults with customers to develop technological assessments and vendor due-diligence; assesses new technology return, readiness, risks and relevance
  • Makes recommendations to improve operating efficiency and functionality of assigned systems areas
  • Creates functional plans which work within the client’s  implementation budgetary guidelines and validates project effort
  • Communicates client’s needs to programming teams designing and developing applications, services, modules, or enhancements
  • Works with project teams to prepare and maintain complete programming specifications, functional design, as well as detailed technical design documents
  • Provides technical and functional expertise, guidance, and direction to staff of the project teams
  • Consults internal teams with regards to current performance and future development and strategy
  • Reviews and improves the productive applications on a regular basis and identifies improvements in performance and costs
  • Maintains a high degree of knowledge on current technologies and tools

Solution Architect Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years overall related experience
  • Managed a team through 1 or more implementations and/or upgrades
  • Hands on experience with SAP Business One
  • Hands on experience with Crystal Reports (queries, views, etc.), Report Layout Designer, SAP Dashboards and Cockpits
  • Must be creative, comfortable learning and using new technologies
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of integration with ERP, CRM and accounting systems
  • E-commerce, web forms and PHP experience helpful
  • Must have demonstrated ability to understand business processes from a customer perspective

Solution Architect Requirements:

  • Ability to work well in a team environment at our Tampa, FL office location
  • Ability to effectively work with project teams on ideas, work flow and technologies
  • Strong technical, logical, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Outstanding communication and writing skills
  • Must be able to make customer satisfaction a high priority for self and teams
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop cohesive working relationships with internal and external clients
  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a highly energized and fast-paced environment within a framework of constantly shifting deadlines and deliverables
  • Flexibility to adapt to change and willing to learn and develop new skill sets as applicable
  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

Desired Personal Attributes:

  • Independently motivated and detail oriented
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Able to work independently as directed
  • Ability to develop applications recommendations quickly and efficiently based on client requirements
  • Our clients expect us to be like a “SWAT” team, Get In, Get it Done, and Get out quickly
  • Strong ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time (we have numerous clients, with many different needs)
  • Drive for achieving outstanding results on time and within budget
  • Must be results oriented, and demonstrate a “can-do” attitude ““ adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness

To apply for the SAP Business One Solution Architect Position, please complete and submit Cornerstone Consulting’s Online Application. We look forward to reviewing your application.  If your qualifications meet or exceed our needs, we will contact you immediately.  We wish you the best of luck in your search for employment.