Director, SAP Enterprise Architect - Power & Utilities

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, SAP Enterprise Architect - Utilities in Enterprise Solutions for our Consulting practice. Responsibilities: * Lead as an Enterprise Architect and technical expert within the SAP S/4HANA platform, specializing in Power and Utilities clients, utilizing deep knowledge of SAP technology, functionalities, and their integration with non-SAP systems. * Demonstrate deep operational knowledge of how core SAP systems operate, integrate, and scale alongside third-party applications, legacy software, and modern cloud platforms within complex utility enterprise environments. * Design and govern hybrid landscapes that define clean-core principles, ensuring seamless data flow and process orchestration between SAP and non-SAP solutions (e.g., GIS, CRM, MDM, Asset Accounting, and smart grid systems). * Drive strategic sales opportunities and oversee the successful delivery of complex integration projects, with a focus on showcasing the end-to-end capabilities of SAP and non-SAP enterprise solutions within the utilities sector. * Collaborate in the creation and enhancement of Intellectual Property (IP) within KPMG's Global SAP Community, focusing on pioneering innovations like SAP AI, SAP Build, and open-integration frameworks. * Provide expert guidance in support of the "Powered-KPMG tools and Accelerators assets", SAP Build, and SAP Alliances program. Identify areas for enhancement and develop new capabilities within the SAP S/4HANA Utilities domain. * Contribute to the development, refinement, and promotion of KPMG methodologies and tools, ensuring their widespread usage and effectiveness throughout the organization. * Partner with KPMG Leadership to design and present the benefits of hybrid SAP and third-party AI/Build solutions to senior management at client organizations. Facilitate the development and support of solutions for local sales opportunities. * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment. Qualifications: * Minimum ten years of recent SAP ERP expertise, with significant experience as a Platform Architect specializing in hybrid architecture; extensive end-to-end project experience with SAP S/4HANA and its integration with non-SAP enterprise software is required. * Deep domain expertise in the Power and Utilities sector, specifically requiring advanced architectural knowledge of SAP IS-U. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. * Possess relevant certifications or practical experience with the SAP AI solution portfolio, SAP Build, or equivalent non-SAP integration and cloud platforms specifically within the utilities domain. * Demonstrate strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and Functional Design principles, with a specialization in SAP S/4HANA Utilities and ecosystem-wide c