Global Integration Architect Lead – SAP Platforms
Role Summary
The
General Integration Architect Lead
is the senior technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the
enterprise integration architecture
across the global SAP ecosystem. This role owns cross‐system integration strategy, API standards, and event‐driven patterns that connect
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors
, and non‐SAP platforms at scale.
Operating as a
design authority and architectural leader
, the role ensures integrations are
secure, scalable, resilient, and Clean‐Core compliant
, while enabling rapid business transformation and global process standardization. The Global Integration Architect Lead partners closely with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, Product Owners, and delivery partners to ensure integration decisions support long‐term enterprise outcomes—not just short‐term program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Integration Architecture Leadership
Define and own the
global integration architecture strategy
for SAP and non‐SAP platforms across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HCM domains.
Establish
standard integration patterns
(API‐led, event‐driven, batch, synchronous/asynchronous) aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
Act as the
final design authority
for complex, cross‐domain integrations involving SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and third‐party systems.
Ensure integration designs support global business processes (O2C, P2P, R2R, H2R) and enterprise data models.
2. SAP Integration Suite & API Management Ownership
Lead architectural usage of
SAP Integration Suite
(Cloud Integration, API Management, Event Mesh, Open Connectors where applicable).
Define and enforce
API standards
, lifecycle management,



versioning, security, throttling, and reuse strategies.
Govern integration build quality to ensure consistency across internal teams, system integrators, and managed service providers.
Drive adoption of
event‐driven architectures
using SAP standard events where available.
3. Clean Core & Extensibility Governance
Enforce
Clean Core principles
, minimizing custom point‐to‐point integrations and fragile custom code.
Define
side‐by‐side extensibility patterns
that protect SAP core stability while enabling innovation.
Review and approve integration‐related exceptions, documenting rationale and technical debt implications.
4. Cross‐Program Design Authority & Risk Management
Participate in architecture review boards and release governance forums as the
integration authority
.
Identify integration risks, performance bottlenecks, security gaps, and data consistency issues early in the lifecycle.
Partner with Security, GRC, and Identity teams to ensure integrations meet compliance and audit requirements.
5. Leadership, Mentorship & Vendor Oversight
Lead and mentor
regional and domain Integration Architects
, setting technical direction and raising overall architecture maturity.
Provide architectural oversight of
SI partners and vendors
, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards.
Influence senior stakeholders by clearly articulating trade‐offs, risks,



and long‐term impacts of integration decisions.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP & Integration Expertise
15 years of relevant experience
Deep hands‐on experience integrating
SAP S/4HANA
,
SAP Ariba
, and
SAP SuccessFactors
in large global landscapes.
Strong expertise in
SAP Integration Suite
, including CPI and API Management.
Proven experience designing
API‐led and event‐driven architectures
at enterprise scale.
Strong understanding of SAP standard APIs, data objects, and integration best practices.
Technical & Architectural Skills
Advanced knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, OAuth2, SAML, certificate‐based security, and integration performance tuning.
Experience with hybrid integration scenarios (SAP cloud, hyperscalers, on‐prem systems).
Ability to translate business requirements into
clear, durable integration architectures
rather than one‐off solutions.
Leadership & Enterprise Skills
Demonstrated ability to act as a
global design authority
, influencing without direct control.
Strong stakeholder management skills across IT, business, and external partners.
Experience working in large, matrixed, global organizations with multiple delivery teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in global SAP transformation programs (S/4HANA, RISE, Ariba, SuccessFactors).
TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
Exposure to AI‐assisted delivery, automation, or integration governance at scale.
Success Measures
Reduction in point‐to‐point and non‐standard integrations.
Increased reuse of APIs and integration patterns.
Improved stability, performance, and auditability of integrations.
Faster delivery enablement without erosion of architectural integrity.

📌 Global Integration Architect Lead - Sap Platforms - Ey Gds (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Ernst & Young
📍 Buenos Aires