Sr. IT Architect SAP S4 - Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.

We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

In the role of Sr. IT Architect SAP S4 you will be responsible for applying core architectural expertise as a leader in the planning, design, and delivery of S/4 HANA in a retail environment especially covering S4 Master data, MM, Procurement and Finance areas. You will be responsible to evaluate and recommend business requirements based on solid knowledge of SAP S/4 capabilities and the overall SAP roadmap.  You will be responsible for the Application architecture function including architectural design standards, governance processes and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA.  Identify solutions to realize the value of S/4 capabilities. Work across cross-functional Application architects in evaluating, recommending, and stabilizing technology solutions.

YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THESE GOALS BY:

• System Software: Evaluate new system software, review system software updates, plan the installation and testing of new versions of system software, troubleshoot software problems and advise on the correct and effective use of system software.
• Systems Design: Manage the system design within the functional area and on programs/projects and ensures adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security).
• Solution Architecture: Lead the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external and internal customers while balancing between functional, service quality and systems management needs. Ensure that appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and international) are adhered to.
• Information Management: Develop and communicate the organization's strategy for managing information, ensuring that uniformly recognized and accepted data definitions are developed and applied throughout the organization. Ensure that the business processes and information required to support the organization are defined and devise appropriate standards, processes and data architectures. Evaluate the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organization's use of information and develop strategies for compliance.
• Innovation/Research: Manage, monitor, and seek opportunities, new methods, trends, capabilities and products to the advancement of the organization.
• IT Governance: Support the work of the governing authority/board, lead the review of management processes (and decisions) for compliance with the organization's strategy for corporate governance of information and develop architecture policies and standards.
• IT Strategy & Planning: Develop policies, standards and guidelines for how the organization conducts IT strategy development and planning and lead the creation or review of an IT strategy which meets the requirements of the business.
• Relationship Management: Develop long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, maintain a strong understanding of industry and business and act as a subject matter expert on technology.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possesses expert knowledge of SAP applications and architecture for SAP S/4 HANA including but not limited to S4 Master data, S/4 Materials Management (MM), S/4 Finance
• Thorough knowledge on Master data and how it impacts different Materials management and Finance transactions
• Knowledge of how core Merchandising platforms interacts with S/4 and impacts of data changes
• Knowledge of S/4 General Ledger Accounting, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Asset Accounting, Cost center Accounting, COPA, and Central Finance.  
• Trusted partner on projects, solving problems, influencing decisions, and recommending solutions while considering current and future roadmap direction. Able to evaluate, recommend new tools, technologies, methodologies, and solutions.
• Stays current on SAP technology and roadmap
• Partners with IT partners including SAP Technology, Infrastructure, Security and Functional to identify emerging technologies, and evaluate their application value. Able to provide guidance, mentorship to cross-functional technical teams as required.
• Advises on significant level improvements and measurable business benefits by identifying, proposing, initiating, and leading significant programs of improvement. 
• Performs the analysis of business processes, including recognition of the potential for automation of the processes, assessment of the costs and potential benefits of the new approaches considered and, where appropriate, management of change, and assistance with implementation.
• Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, or as a team lead. Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or applicable work experience.
• 10+ years as solution architect in complex SAP landscapes with experience in integrating with external planning, warehousing and omni channel systems.
• At least 2 implementations as an architect of S/4 HANA in a retail environment covering Master Data, MM and Finance areas
• Knowledge of Merchandising platforms and areas of Merchandising including Assortment, Demand/Fulfillment/Inventory Optimization; Pricing etc. and its interactions with S/4.
• Experience on Material Management and has experience doing both S/4 Hana and best of the breed solutions.
• Demand Planning / Supply Planning and Inventory planning with S/4 Integration. 
• Knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, AP, AR, Banking, Fixed Asset Accounting, Cost center Accounting, COPA, and Central Finance in an SAP S4 HANA Central Finance Retail environment
• Prior experience in SAP ECC IS Retail solution.
• Experience in complex SAP environments including technologies such as cloud, SAP ECC, CAR, AIF, CFIN, Ariba, BTP, MIM and RPA.
• Experience in project estimation, project planning, and evaluating staffing needs.
• Experience architecting, planning, managing, delivering, implementing, supporting, training, administering and/or monitoring in any of SAP integration solutions.

• Strong Proven technical focus, analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of the software development life cycle.

• Experience leading software and vendor evaluations

• Experience presenting solutions and options to leadership, project teams and other stakeholders adapting style to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and leadership skills     

• Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environments    

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.