SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Senior Solution Architect

About the Company

NTT DATA Business Solutions is a global SAP specialist with decades of experience delivering SAP services and solutions. The organization operates across 30+ countries and supports customers from multiple locations in India, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Pune. It is recognized for SAP awards, certifications, and platinum partnership status, and it focuses on helping businesses with digital transformation through SAP expertise.

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a senior SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central architect based in Hyderabad. The role calls for deep experience in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors, with a strong focus on end-to-end HR transformation, global template design, complex rollout programs, and technical leadership across large implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of complex SAP HCM and SuccessFactors programs, especially large-scale global HR transformation projects.
• Design enterprise-wide SuccessFactors templates and ensure technical solutions stay aligned with business goals.
• Own the technical delivery of projects, guide engineering teams, and uphold solution quality through the full project lifecycle.
• Manage project planning, staffing, delivery timelines, and risk control for successful on-schedule execution.
• Support AMS and regional support teams by serving as a senior SME for high-priority issue resolution.
• Drive proof-of-concept activities and convert new ideas into scalable, reusable solutions for different regions.
• Architect security and identity solutions using IAS and IPS for SSO, MFA, and centralized user lifecycle management.
• Enable SAP Joule and SAP Build Workzone solutions where required.
• Design integration landscapes using SAP Cloud Integration to connect SuccessFactors with SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Build solutions for Time Tracking, S/4HANA Time Management, and Global Payroll orchestration, including schema changes where needed.
• Work with sales and presales teams on discovery workshops, RFP responses, solution roadmaps, and executive-level product demos.
• Lead the solution journey from bid and requirements gathering through sign-off, implementation support, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Design hybrid deployment approaches for SAP S/4HANA and HCM coexistence during cloud migration.
• Use SAP BTP for side-by-side extensions and custom apps to close fit-to-standard gaps.
• Develop role-based security models and ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC2, and local data residency obligations.
• Coach new team members, support knowledge transfer, and help them ramp up on HR processes.
• Contribute to business process definition, system configuration, customization, integration, testing, and support.
• Perform gap analysis and help shape strategic roadmaps and blueprinting activities.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, including C-level audiences.
• Be open to project-based travel, which is required for SAP consultants in this role.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience as a lead architect in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors.
• Strong background in end-to-end HR digital transformation and multi-module global rollouts.
• SuccessFactors Employee Central certification is mandatory.
• Certification in at least two additional SuccessFactors modules such as PMGM, RCM, ONB, LMS, or CDP.
• Working knowledge of Story Reports (People Analytics) or advanced reporting tools.
• Hands-on expertise in solution architecture, technical delivery, and team leadership.
• Experience with cross-functional project leadership, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to advise on enterprise integrations, cloud identity, security, and SAP BTP extensibility.
• Knowledge of SAP HCM/SF coexistence models and migration from on-premise to cloud.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and executive presence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for SAP and willingness to keep learning.
• Experience with business process design, system configuration, customization, integration, testing, and support.
• Experience in gap analysis and strategic blueprint development.
• Willingness to travel as needed for projects.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicants should be any graduate and must meet the senior-level SAP SuccessFactors experience and certification requirements mentioned above. The role is suitable for professionals who can take on client-facing architectural ownership and lead complex delivery programs.

Company Benefits and Culture

• Health and life/term insurance coverage.
• SAP certification sponsorship.
• Wellness-focused initiatives.
• Employee-first culture with an emphasis on well-being.
• Equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• Exposure to latest SAP technologies and upgrades.
• Opportunity to learn continuously in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Additional Information

Location: Hyderabad, India. The role also references Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi as possible locations for delivery involvement. Travel for projects is mandatory. Candidates are asked to submit their application documents, including cover letter, CV, and references, along with their earliest possible start date.

About the Employer

The company highlights its global network, strong partnership with SAP, and recognition across multiple awards and certifications. It positions itself as a trusted IT partner for digital transformation and invites experienced professionals to contribute to its growth.