SAP S/4HANA for Utilities (IS-U/S4U) Solution Architect

Title SAP S/4HANA for Utilities (IS-U/S4U) Solution Architect Pay Rate $110-$115 Length 9+ Months Location Denver or Minneapolis, CO Description SAP S/4HANA for Utilities (IS-U/S4U). This is a 5-year program and they need a senior Solution Architect who can design end-to-end CIS, billing, and metering solutions in the new S/4 environment. Role Expectations Serve as the overall solution architect for CIS modernization—responsible for planning the full solution across billing, metering, customer, and financial integration. Must have deep CIS billing/metering experience, not just general SAP background. Logistics Type: Contract, until Jan 4, 2027 (W2 only) The SAP S/4 HANA Solution Architect will design and govern end-to-end solutions across SAP landscapes, ensuring alignment with SAP business processes and Clean Core principles. The role requires deep expertise in SAP S/4 technologies, integration via SAP BTP, and strong architectural governance capabilities. Project Context CIS Modernization Program – multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative Transition from legacy billing system to SAP S/4 HANA Utilities Focus on back-end billing, metering, and integration (not customer-facing) Expected duration: 5 years; initial engagement as contractor with potential for conversion Work closely with Customer Architecture team and CIS project team Blueprinting, solution design, governance, and implementation validation Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4 and supporting systems Define SAP data access and integration capabilities Govern SAP standards and best practices Lead design and implementation using SAP BTP and related services Collaborate with functional and technical teams Ensure scalability, security, and performance Conduct architecture reviews and governance processes Validate implementation against design Minimize customizations and enforce Clean Core principles Required Qualifications 10+ years SAP experience 5+ years SAP S/4 HANA Utilities (IS-U) 5+ years SAP BTP and Integration Suite 3+ years AWS experience Expertise in SAP integration protocols and hybrid scenarios Strong architectural governance and solutioning skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent experience SAP Certified Solution Architect or Technology Professional Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, TOGAF, LeanIX Utility industry experience a plus Technical Skills SAP S/4 Utilities process streams (FICA, Billing, Meter Management) SAP BTP services: Integration Suite, Event Mesh, DataSphere AWS integration and data movement Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance design Non-Technical Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to articulate business value and technical detail Independent, accountable, and collaborative Comfortable working across teams and vendors Benefits York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees: BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program) Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance. Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities Strong fun and teamwork environment Learning, development, and career growth J-18808-Ljbffr