Lead SAP Basis & Platform Architect SIA-002

Role : Lead SAP Basis& Platform Architect

Experience: 5 + years of experience

Location: Singapore

SIA Group is transforming its digital core using RISEwith SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, BW/4HANA, SAP BTP, and a broadecosystem of SAP SaaS solutions. We're seeking a strategic technologyleader to own our SAP platform architecture and drive AI-enabled automationacross our enterprise landscape.

Role Purpose

As Lead SAPBasis & Platform Architect, you'll act as technology owner for SIA'sSAP platform, providing architecture, security and release governance acrossS/4HANA, BW/4HANA, BTP and SaaS. You'll coordinate with SAP Enterprise CloudServices (ECS) and AMS Basis vendors, lead GenAI and Agentic AI-drivenautomation initiatives, and ensure our SAP landscape remains secure, compliantand audit-ready under SIA's GRC framework.

KeyResponsibilities

PlatformArchitecture & Governance

• Own end-to-end technical architecture for SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA on RISE PCE, BTP platform components, and connected SaaS solutions
• Define and maintain SAP technical standards and establish Technical Design Authority
• Translate SAP ECS Roles & Responsibilities into SIA-specific RACI frameworks

Vendor &Service Management

• Act as primary technical counterpart to SAP ECS for infrastructure, monitoring and capacity management
• Govern AMS Basis provider operations, automation roadmaps, and platform improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with SAP SaaS product teams and third-party vendors for cross-platform integrations

Security,Identity & GRC

• Serve as Basis Tower business owner under GRC governance, managing technical role concepts and Sensitive Access Transactions (SAT)
• Govern privileged IDs through CyberArk/GRC Firefighter with proper workflows and logging
• Integrate SAP platforms with corporate identity stack (Azure AD, BTP CIS/IAG, SIEM platforms)
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate evidence for security, access controls and compliance

GenAI &Automation Strategy

• Define and execute GenAI/Agentic AI strategy using SAP Joule, BTP AI services and enterprise LLM platforms
• Design agentic workflows for incident classification, runbook automation, and system orchestration
• Build roadmap for AI-based automation with clear KPIs and integration with existing ITSM/monitoring tools

Release &Change Management

• Plan and coordinate S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, BTP and infrastructure upgrades with downtime minimization
• Ensure effective use of non-production landscapes for regression, performance and security testing
• Act as CAB member for high-risk changes and AI-driven automation approvals

RequiredExperience & Qualifications

Must-have:

• 5+ years SAP Basis/Technical Architecture experience with at least one S/4HANA implementation/upgrade
• Strong HANA administration skills (backup/restore, performance, HA/DR)
• Experience with managed SAP hosting (SAP ECS, hyperscalers) and outsourced AMS models
• SAP security & GRC expertise: role concepts, SoD, GRC Access Control, PAM tools
• Proven track record leading release and upgrade programs for large SAP landscapes

GenAI/AgenticAI Skills (Required):

• Practical experience with Generative AI and AI agents in IT operations context
• Understanding of LLM concepts (prompt design, RAG, grounding, hallucination risks) and orchestration patterns
• Experience with SAP Joule/BTP AI services or enterprise LLM platforms (Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI)

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on with SAP BTP (Integration Suite, Event Mesh, API Management)
• SAP SaaS stack exposure (Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, SAC, Datasphere)
• MLOps/AIOps practices and SIEM/AIOps platform integration

Education& Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
• SAP certifications in Basis/Technology (S/4HANA, HANA, BTP or Security) highly desirable
• Cloud/AI certifications (Azure Architect, SAP BTP AI) advantageous

KeyCompetencies

• Strategic technologist bridging SAP, cloud, security and AI
• Strong automation mindset with focus on eliminating manual toil
• Rigorous approach to security, compliance and responsible AI
• Ability to lead without direct authority across vendors and internal teams
• Clear communicator of complex technical and AI concepts to business stakeholders