SAP Data Architect Industry: Financial Services
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: 6 months initial + extension option
The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Architect to lead the assessment and design of a Financial Services organisations data landscape.
The role focuses on enabling seamless integration across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and evaluating the introduction of SAP Datasphere to support advanced data management, governance, and enterprise decision-making.
You will assess existing data flows, define integration strategies, and produce functional specifications to ensure scalability and alignment with future reporting and planning requirements.
Key Responsibilities Data Landscape Assessment
- Analyse existing data sources across the organisation
- Document current ingestion processes and identify gaps in automation and standardisation
Data Readiness Evaluation
- Assess data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across:
- Actuarial
- Investment
- Policy administration domains
- Develop a data readiness scorecard for each data stream
Integration Design
- Define source-to-target mappings for SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud
- Establish business transformation rules, validation logic, and exception-handling procedures
- Recommend ETL / MDH-based data harmonisation strategies
SAP Datasphere Assessment
- Evaluate feasibility and business benefits of introducing SAP Datasphere
- Define use cases where Datasphere can enhance analytics, governance, and decision-making
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure data architecture aligns with regulatory and governance requirements, including:
- Solvency II
- ORSA
- AML
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and governance models
Documentation & Deliverables
- Produce functional specification documents per data stream
- Create integration architecture diagrams and an automation roadmap
Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP Datasphere
- Large data lake platforms (e.g. Snowflake, MDH)
- Experience with ETL tools, APIs, and enterprise data integration frameworks
- Strong data modelling and architecture design capabilities
Domain Knowledge
- Familiarity with Financial Services / Insurance data domains:
- Actuarial
- Investment
- Policy administration
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Solvency II and ORSA
Soft Skills
- Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Comfortable working in multi-vendor, cross-functional environments
Desirable
- 8+ years experience in data architecture and integration programmes
- Previous experience in Financial Services, BFSI, or Insurance environments
- SAP certifications in data integration or analytics (preferred)
ð Location: Ireland (Dublin)
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SAP SCM Architect APO / PPDS / S/4HANA Supply Chain Expert
Location: Remote
Rate: $65 - $75 per hour (W2 Preferred)
Job Type: Contract, 6 Months
Our client is seeking an experienced SAP SCM Architect with deep specialization in SAP APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization) and PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling), along with strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will support DevSecOps operations and play a critical role in troubleshooting, integration, and cross-functional collaboration within the global supply chain landscape.
This is a high-impact role suited for senior-level consultants or architects with over 12 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Management, APO, and PPDS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as SAP APO/PPDS Architect to support DevSecOps operations for supply chain planning systems.
- Troubleshoot Supply Planning (PPDS) issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Manage CIF integration between SAP APO and S/4HANA systems.
- Support seamless data flow across SAP modules and external POS systems.
- Collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams, coordinating delivery across time zones.
- Participate in weekend or off-hour support rotations as needed.
- Work closely with internal IT teams and service providers to ensure system stability and performance.
- Provide cross-functional insights and collaborate with other SAP functional and technical teams.
Key Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Management roles.
- Proven expertise in SAP APO, especially PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling).
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and integration via Core Interface (CIF).
- Experience integrating POS and related data flows with core SAP systems.
- Comfortable working in DevSecOps support environments.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to interact with business stakeholders and IT teams.
- Experience working within onshore/offshore delivery models.
- Availability for flexible working hours, including weekend coverage if required.
- Strong understanding of service delivery models in IT service provider environments.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 12+ years of hands-on SAP experience, with at least 5+ years in SAP APO/PPDS architecture and support.
- Strong integration knowledge across SAP S/4HANA, CIF, and third-party data (e.g., POS).
- Experienced in DevSecOps, production support, and issue resolution processes.
- Has led or supported global SAP supply chain environments.
- Comfortable working across distributed teams (onshore/offshore) with weekend and flexible coverage expectations.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Able to operate independently with minimal supervision.....Read more...
SAP SCM Architect APO / PPDS / S/4HANA Supply Chain Expert
Location: Remote
Rate: $65 - $75 per hour (W2 Preferred)
Job Type: Contract, 6 Months
Our client is seeking an experienced SAP SCM Architect with deep specialization in SAP APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization) and PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling), along with strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will support DevSecOps operations and play a critical role in troubleshooting, integration, and cross-functional collaboration within the global supply chain landscape.
This is a high-impact role suited for senior-level consultants or architects with over 12 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Management, APO, and PPDS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as SAP APO/PPDS Architect to support DevSecOps operations for supply chain planning systems.
- Troubleshoot Supply Planning (PPDS) issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Manage CIF integration between SAP APO and S/4HANA systems.
- Support seamless data flow across SAP modules and external POS systems.
- Collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams, coordinating delivery across time zones.
- Participate in weekend or off-hour support rotations as needed.
- Work closely with internal IT teams and service providers to ensure system stability and performance.
- Provide cross-functional insights and collaborate with other SAP functional and technical teams.
Key Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience in SAP Supply Chain Management roles.
- Proven expertise in SAP APO, especially PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling).
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and integration via Core Interface (CIF).
- Experience integrating POS and related data flows with core SAP systems.
- Comfortable working in DevSecOps support environments.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to interact with business stakeholders and IT teams.
- Experience working within onshore/offshore delivery models.
- Availability for flexible working hours, including weekend coverage if required.
- Strong understanding of service delivery models in IT service provider environments.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 12+ years of hands-on SAP experience, with at least 5+ years in SAP APO/PPDS architecture and support.
- Strong integration knowledge across SAP S/4HANA, CIF, and third-party data (e.g., POS).
- Experienced in DevSecOps, production support, and issue resolution processes.
- Has led or supported global SAP supply chain environments.
- Comfortable working across distributed teams (onshore/offshore) with weekend and flexible coverage expectations.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Able to operate independently with minimal supervision.....Read more...
- Operations Tools & AIOps
- 6 month Contract role - strong chance of extension possible up to 3 years.
- Start Date: January 2026 - Please only apply if you are able to join on this date. Longer notice periods will not be considered.
About the role
Were looking for an experienced Tool and Automation Architect to lead our Operations Tool Domain and drive the evolution of our automation and monitoring landscape.
This is a senior, strategic role with real ownership.
Youll be responsible for the architecture, re-architecture, and ongoing optimisation of operational tools, embedding AIOps capabilities to improve service quality, resilience, and insight across the estate. Alongside strategy, this role remains hands-on, leading from the front while managing and mentoring a specialist team.
Youll work closely with network operations, IT, cybersecurity, and senior stakeholders to ensure our tools, platforms, and automation frameworks directly support business outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end architecture and re-architecture of operational tools, including AIOps enablement
- Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for operations tools and automation
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, optimisation, and intelligent automation
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of tools and automation specialists
- Remain hands-on across solution design, development, testing, and validation
- Oversee day-to-day operations of monitoring and automation platforms
- Manage the full lifecycle of operational tools from design through to implementation and support
- Establish real-time performance monitoring, reporting, and alerting frameworks
- Proactively identify and resolve performance, reliability, and scalability issues
- Ensure compliance with organisational, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation for tools and automation initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver effective solutions
- Produce clear documentation covering architecture, processes, and configurations
- Provide regular reporting and updates to senior and executive stakeholders
- Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices within AIOps and automation
- Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure tool design and operation
- Lead technical evaluations and validations of tooling partners and platforms
- Assess automation use cases, ensuring measurable value and alignment with strategic objectives
Skills and experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years experience in operations tools, automation, or a closely related domain
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams
- Strong programming capability in languages such as Java, Python, or C#
- Solid experience with database design, SQL, and platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- Strong understanding of telecommunications and network concepts, including routing and protocols
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and delivering cost-effective solutions
- Hands-on experience with AIOps and automation platforms such as Moogsoft, Splunk ITSI, IBM Watson AIOps, Dynatrace, or Ansible
- Deep experience with ServiceNow ITSM, ITOM, and CMDB, including integrations, CI correlation, workflows, and automation
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Analytical, structured, and outcome-focused mindset
Why this role
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of an operations tooling landscape, influence strategy at a senior level, and build automation capabilities that deliver real, measurable impact.
If youre an architect who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on delivery, this role offers the scope, complexity, and influence to match your experience.
Full Visa Sponsorship available.....Read more...
Full-Time; PermanentDate Posted: January 12, 2026Who we are…The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 116-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15 day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community.The Information Systems (IS) Manager will serve as a pivotal leader responsible for the end-to-end implementation and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s Momentus ERP system. This role requires deep expertise in integrating ERP with various internal and external systems, as well as the vision to architect, develop, and sustain a robust data warehouse and a comprehensive central dashboard to drive strategic decision-making. The IS Manager will report directly to the IT Director. Why join our Team?
Exhilarating and fun-loving cultureFlexible work environmentOpportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much moreStaff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food StandsCompetitive compensation packageOpportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!
What will you do this year?In your role as IS Manager, your primary qualifications will be to:
Lead the planning, execution, and rollout of Momentus ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business processes. Oversee the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of the ERP system, proactively addressing performance, security, and functionality issues. Oversee information security practices for ERP and related systems, including access controls, compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., FOIPPA), and coordination of disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Design and execute system integration strategies to connect the ERP with a broad landscape of internal platforms and third-party solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency. Develop and manage the organization’s enterprise data warehouse, including data architecture, ETL processes, and data governance policies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define requirements and deliver a central dashboard that provides actionable business intelligence, KPIs, and real-time analytics. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all information systems and reporting platforms. Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service level agreements related to ERP and integration tools. Lead and mentor a team of IS professionals and project staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities. Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in ERP, data management, and system integration. Prepare reports and make presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and strategic opportunities. Conduct training of various systems team members showcasing functionality, features and processes to various stakeholders Create and maintain knowledge base and document processes
What else?
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Hands-on experience in data warehouse architecture, development, and administration. 5+ years of experience managing ERP implementations and integrations. Strong understanding of business processes in finance, supply chain, human resources, and other core functional areas. Proficiency in SQL, Data warehouse, ETL tools, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Power BI, Tableau). Experience integrating disparate systems using APIs, middleware, or other integration platforms. Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Hands-on experience with ERP platforms, data lake, data visualization tools is preferred.Hands-on experience with cloud-based infrastructure and SaaS solutions (preferably Momentus and UKG is preferred.Prior experience in a similar leadership role overseeing digital transformation initiatives. Knowledge of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity best practices. Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
Who are you?
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally and inspire others. Adaptable to changing environments and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong communicator with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Where and when to APPLY?Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the role is filled.Additional InformationThe PNE's compensation offerings are in alignment with a pay-for-performance pay philosophy that recognizes individual, and teamwork performance. The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical salary range of $100,000 - $110,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, and internal pay structures. As a part of the PNE's total compensation package, this position may be eligible for other benefits subject to program eligibility requirements.The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Department at hr@pne.ca.....Read more...