SAP IS-U Functional / Solution Architect

Location: Texas, USA (Remote)
Travel: Approximately 25% (to be confirmed)
Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential for extension
Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Hours: 25- 40 hours per week (minimum 24 hours preferred; subject to confirmation)

Project Overview

Our client is a large utilities organisation undertaking a significant SAP transformation involving SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and RISE.

They are looking to engage an experienced SAP IS-U Functional / Solution Architect to take ownership of the IS-U solution architecture and play a leading role in the ongoing customer engagement.

The project will initially involve planning, strategy and transition activities, with the longer-term objective of taking over the client\'s existing support function and AMS responsibilities from their incumbent support partner.

You will lead the functional and technical direction of the IS-U landscape, working alongside the support lead and overseeing a team of approximately 10–12 resources across onshore, offshore and contract teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the SAP IS-U functional and solution architecture across the client environment.

• Lead the overall IS-U engagement, providing architectural direction and strategic guidance.

• Work directly with the customer to understand business requirements, workloads, project scope and priorities.

• Assess the existing SAP IS-U landscape and identify opportunities to improve and optimise the current setup.

• Make recommendations around SAP best practices, custom functionality, system constraints, storage limitations and third-party integrations.

• Lead and support the transition away from the incumbent support partner.

• Help establish and take ownership of the client\'s ongoing AMS and support function.

• Oversee and coordinate a team of approximately 10–12 functional and technical resources.

• Work closely with the support lead to manage day-to-day delivery and operational requirements.

• Provide direction around system patching, upgrades, enhancements and break/fix activities.

• Translate complex business requirements into practical technical and functional solutions.

• Ensure the delivery strategy, architecture and ongoing support model align with the client\'s wider S/4HANA transformation.

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• 10+ years of SAP IS-U experience in a functional capacity.

• Strong experience operating at a Solution Architect or Functional Architect level.

• Broad IS-U knowledge across multiple areas, ideally including:

  • IS-U Billing

  • Device Management

  • FICA

  • Other core SAP IS-U functional areas.

• Experience working within an SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment.

• Strong understanding of SAP architecture, solution design and best practices.

• Experience assessing existing SAP environments and recommending improvements.

• Ability to operate across both functional and technical aspects of an SAP solution.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within the deregulated utilities market.

• Previous experience working with ERCOT / Texas utilities would be highly advantageous.

• Experience leading SAP support transitions or taking over AMS engagements from incumbent providers.

• Experience managing or overseeing blended onshore and offshore delivery teams.

• Strong understanding of SAP upgrades, patching, enhancements and application support.

Candidate Profile

This is a senior-level position requiring someone who can operate as the solution leader for the overall IS-U engagement.

The successful candidate must have excellent customer-facing skills, strong communication and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

You should be comfortable taking ownership, challenging existing processes, translating business requirements into solution strategy and providing clear architectural direction to technical and functional teams.

This is not simply a hands-on IS-U functional consulting position. The client needs someone who can lead the solution, manage the customer relationship and take responsibility for the overall delivery and support strategy.

Additional Requirements

• Background check required.

• US citizenship is not required.

• Texas-based candidates preferred, working within CST hours.

• Remote working arrangement, with travel expectations to be confirmed.