Principal, Solutions Architect (SAP)
Principal, Solutions Architect (SAP)
Values & Innovation
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Purpose of Role
Under Armour is embarking on a multiyear global transformation from SAP FMS to SAP S/4HANA for Fashion & Vertical Business to modernize our core processes across Finance, Product, Supply Chain, Retail/Wholesale, and Digital Commerce. As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will be the end-to-end architecture lead for both transformation and run model of SAP S/4HANA in a standard-first mindset. You will map current and target business processes to SAP standard capabilities, applying a fit-to-standard design and rare, value-backed exception approval. You will be designing an SAP Clean Core target state, guiding execution through go-live and hypercare, and then advancing a durable run/operate model and multiyear roadmap that maximizes value from the SAP platform - S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Integration, SAP GTS, SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). You’ll establish best practices and strategies for Joule and other AI tooling integrated with our overall ERP environment. You’ll translate complex concepts into crisp narratives, visuals, and diagrams for audiences ranging from the ELT to domain SMEs, and you’ll be a visible steward of UA’s values in how we deliver change.
Your Impact
- Architect the S/4HANA target state for UA and maintain a multi‑year, value‑based roadmap considering the various regions supported by our global SAP deployment.
- Lead fit‑to‑standard design and delivery using SAP Activate validating gaps against business outcomes before considering extensions.
- Drive an SAP Clean Core approach via ABAP Cloud (on-stack), key-user extensibility, and side-by-side apps on SAP BTP using released APIs and business events.
- Set and evangelize enterprise integration patterns on SAP Integration Suite as needed.
- Orchestrate data migration and cutover for FMS to S/4 Fashion including a stable hypercare phase.
- Assist in maturing the SAP Center of Excellence operating model for continuous value realization.
- Define release/change governance, observability, and security/GRC controls in partnership with Security and Finance.
- Embed KPIs and leverage SAP Analytics cloud to track benefits (e.g., close velocity, ATP effectiveness, inventory turns) and inform next investments.
- Produce executive‑ready narratives, capability maps, and architecture diagrams that clarify choices and trade‑offs while upholding ARB standards and guardrails.
- Mentor solution architects and engineers to scale modern architecture practices and documentation quality.
- Align decisions with stakeholders across Finance, Product & Supply Chain, Retail/DTC/Wholesale, Regions, and Global Technology towers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent experience of 15+ years designing and delivering large‑scale SAP solutions
- 5+ years hands‑on architectural leadership with SAP S/4HANA (including at least one end‑to‑end S/4 Fashion/Retail implementation or brownfield conversion) with clear evidence of value realization in run.
- Expert‑level knowledge across core and fashion/retail domains: FI/CO, OTC/SD, PTP/MM, RTR, seasons/collections, style‑color‑size, allocation, ATP, Supply Protection, CAR, EWM, TM, GTS E4H, Ariba, SAC.
- Proven success implementing and operating SAP in a Clean Core model: extension patterns on SAP BTP, Fiori adoption, test automation, release/change governance, security & GRC controls.
- Deep integration architecture experience: SAP Integration Suite (CPI/IS), SAP API management (BTP) patterns, and modernization from legacy middleware onto BTP IS.
- Mastery of SAP Activate (fit‑to‑standard, agile delivery), with the ability to plan and lead across Discover to Run and to anchor decisions in best practices and accelerators.
- Demonstrated experience producing drive fit‑to‑standard and value identification as well as experience aligning with portfolio tooling.
- Outstanding communication—executive storytelling, facilitation, and diagramming (BPMN 2.0, capability maps, integration/C4 views) tailored to ELT, architects/engineers, and business SMEs.
Workplace Location
- Location: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, as periodic on-site attendance may be required
- Travel: Possible travel to regional offices, conferences, and trainings
- Sponsorship Eligibility: UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation
- No relocation provided
Base Compensation
$178,544.00-$223,180.00 USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Competitive 401(k) plan matching
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
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