Job
- Level
- Senior
- Location
- Hamburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- BI, Application
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop the architecture and optimization of the global SAP SuccessFactors platform, work on integrations, and define technical standards in close collaboration with HR and IT.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- An international organisation is looking to appoint an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Platform Architect to take a leading role in the strategic development, architecture and optimisation of its global HR technology landscape.
- This is an opportunity for an experienced SuccessFactors professional looking to move beyond traditional consulting or system administration into a position with greater technical ownership, architectural responsibility and influence over long-term HR IT strategy.
- Working closely with global HR, IT leadership and external technology partners, you will help shape the future of the organisation's SuccessFactors environment, ensuring scalability, integration, security and alignment with business objectives.
- Take architectural ownership of the global SAP SuccessFactors platform, ensuring its stability, scalability and long-term development.
- Define and maintain platform architecture principles, technical standards and integration strategies.
- Lead architectural decisions across SuccessFactors modules, with particular emphasis on Employee Central and the wider HR technology ecosystem.
- Work closely with global HR stakeholders to translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
- Oversee integrations between SuccessFactors, SAP and third-party applications.
- Evaluate proposed system enhancements, new functionalities and technology developments.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams, implementation partners and external service providers.
- Support global HR transformation initiatives, platform improvements and future deployment projects.
- Ensure appropriate governance across system security, data management, compliance and platform performance.
- Act as a senior technical advisor to HR IT leadership on architectural decisions and future technology investments.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of SuccessFactors architecture, particularly Employee Central and its integrations.
- Knowledge of SAP integration technologies, APIs and cloud-based application landscapes.
- Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence technical decisions.
- Strong understanding of HR processes, system governance and enterprise architecture principles.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
- Ability to balance strategic architecture responsibilities with practical technical problem-solving.
Experience
- Extensive professional experience with SAP SuccessFactors in an international enterprise environment.
- Experience designing, implementing or governing complex HR IT solutions.
- Experience working with external implementation partners and cross-functional teams.
What we offer
- Greater Ownership: Move into a position with genuine influence over the direction and development of a global SuccessFactors platform.
- Strategic Exposure: Work directly with HR IT leadership on long-term architecture and transformation priorities.
- International Environment: Contribute to enterprise-wide HR technology initiatives across multiple countries.
- Career Development: Build on your existing SuccessFactors expertise while developing broader platform and enterprise architecture responsibilities.
- Competitive Compensation: An attractive remuneration package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the position.
Topics You Will Work On
Job Locations
More about the Recruiting Agency
Next Ventures GmbH
Next Ventures GmbH is an internationally oriented recruiting company based in Munich, Germany. It specializes in recruiting niche and technology specialists for clients in the DACH region and places professionals in various technology and corporate environments.
Description
- Company Type
- Recruiting Agency
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Recruitment Agency
SAP SuccessFactors Platform Architect
- Location
- Hamburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
