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Join Apple's IS&T team as an SAP Enterprise Systems Landscape Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of our global operations. This person will provide the architectural vision and guidance that enables hundreds of critical initiatives each year, ensuring the stability, scalability, and innovation of a system landscape at a scale only Apple can offer. This is a challenging and exceptional chance to create a significant impact on the systems that run Apple.

Description:

Our team at Apple manages a vast and sophisticated landscape of SAP and non-SAP solutions that are critical to our business. This person will be a central figure, collaborating with technical and functional teams to guide the architectural evolution of this ecosystem. This person will be immersed in a dynamic environment, from large-scale system implementations to compliance and regulatory solutions. As a key architectural authority, you will be the person who can both "go deep" into technical details and "level up" to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences, making you a vital partner to business and technology leaders across Apple.

If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job.","responsibilities":"Partner with business, functional, and technical leads to define the strategic implementation approach (e.g., Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield) for major SAP systems like IS-Retail, BRIM, Track & Trace and other 12 SAP systems

Co-lead the Architectural Review Board to assess the impact of new initiatives on the functional and technical landscape.

Provide expert feedback and mentorship on solution designs, particularly for regulatory and compliance-related projects.

Act as the initial screener for all initiatives with a potential SAP impact, ensuring they are routed to the appropriate teams for detailed analysis.

Establish, publish, and professionally enforce architectural guidelines for the entire SAP suite of applications and developed solutions.

Communicate and foster feedback from multiple parties, brokering decisions in situations where multiple opinions or options exist.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep expertise in any of the specific SAP solutions such as S/4HANA, IS-Retail, BRIM, Track & Trace etc and SAP BTP

Direct experience with S/4HANA transformation projects (e.g., Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield).

Experience in hybrid environments with both on-premise and cloud-based SAP solutions.

Experience in the high-tech, retail, or consumer electronics industry.

Master's degree in a related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in the SAP domain, with a significant focus on solution or enterprise architecture.

Proven experience in a solution or enterprise architecture role within a large-scale, complex SAP environment.

Broad functional and technical knowledge across SAP products, platforms, and technologies.

Experience defining and executing system strategies for large-scale enterprise systems.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $203,300 and $305,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.