Expert SAP SuccessFactors Architect

Requisition ID # 160318 

Job Category: Information Technology 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments that collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality technology solutions. The SAP Electric Ops Work Management Delivery organization provides SAP IT services to the Electric line of business. The organization is responsible for strategic technology planning, roadmap development, solution design, solution delivery, and solution support. 

Position Summary
As an Expert SAP SuccessFactors Architect, you will play a critical role in implementing, configuring, and maintaining our SAP SuccessFactors solutions. Your expertise will ensure the seamless integration of the module with other business systems, optimizing our processes and data management practices. 

The Expert SAP SuccessFactors Architect analyzes business requirements, creates functional design documents, and performs system configuration and localization to provide system solutions for the Line of Business and IT organizations. This role is viewed as an integral strategic partner and business liaison in technology decisions and provides ongoing system support. This includes analyzing business requirements and developing integrated IT and complex business solutions.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top half of the range described below, but the decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.​

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum:  $122,000

Bay Area Maximum: $194,000

California Minimum:  $116,000

California Maximum: $184,000
 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

This new teammate needs to be able come to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Oakland headquarters 3 days a week, since all project team is here in person Tuesday to Thursday.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Architect for all SAP SuccessFactors modules, including Employee Central (EC), Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management (PM), Goal Management (GM), Compensation, Succession Planning, Learning Management System (LMS), Employee Central Service Center (ECSC), SAP Workzone, and Workforce Analytics.
• Design and implement comprehensive SAP SuccessFactors solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring seamless integration across all modules and with SAP S/4 HANA and Employee Central Payroll.
• Lead and manage end-to-end SuccessFactors implementations, including the design, configuration, customization, and integration of various modules.
• Provide architectural guidance and best practices for integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring smooth data flow, synchronization, and system interoperability.
• Oversee and manage the integration of SAP SuccessFactors with EC Payroll, ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing in alignment with local HR and payroll standards.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, HR, IT, and other key stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into scalable and robust technical solutions within the SAP SuccessFactors ecosystem.
• Drive innovation by staying updated with the latest SAP releases, enhancements, and industry best practices, advising on how to leverage these advancements to optimize HR processes and business operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to SuccessFactors modules and their integration with other SAP systems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Lead technical discussions, workshops, and design sessions, providing expert architectural guidance on the deployment and optimization of SuccessFactors modules.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and delivery timelines.
• Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal teams, ensuring they have a deep understanding of SAP SuccessFactors architecture and integration points.
• Ensure compliance with Local HR and payroll regulations and standards in all SAP SuccessFactors implementations.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 7 years of experience in Information Technology
• 5 years of experience in IT project implementation, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors architecture and integration
• Extensive experience with SAP SuccessFactors modules, including deep expertise in integration with SAP S/4 HANA and Employee Central Payroll

Desired:

• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing SAP SuccessFactors solutions across all modules, including complex integrations with SAP S/4 HANA and EC Payroll.
• Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes, data structures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Integration Center, SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration), and API management.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll architecture, including data flow and system integration points between SAP SuccessFactors, S/4 HANA, and other third-party systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and architecture issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors modules and SAP architecture are highly desirable.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis or enterprise architecture.
• 10+ years of job-related experience.
• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification is an advantage.
• Experience in local SAP SuccessFactors implementations across multiple regions.

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