IT Solution Architect
Lonza
Summary
The IT Solution Architect plays a critical role in driving the IT architecture within the A2D stream, that integrate with S/4HANA to optimize business processes.
Job description
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and optimize SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting Management Accounting processes, including Product Costing, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, and Cost Management.
- Partner with Finance, Controlling, Digital, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable, standardized, and business-aligned technology solutions.
- Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical capabilities, ensuring solutions meet both operational and strategic objectives.
- Lead solution architecture discussions, provide technical guidance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
- Drive innovation and operational excellence through the adoption of best practices and standardized SAP S/4HANA solutions.
- Support process mapping, data migration, system configuration, and the successful delivery of transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to improve product costing transparency, reporting quality, and business decision-making.
What we're looking for:
- Master's degree in IT Architecture, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of IT architecture experience with a strong focus on ERP platforms and business process transformation.
- Proven experience leading or supporting at least one full-cycle SAP implementation.
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly within Management Accounting, Product Costing, Controlling, and Financial Reporting processes.
- Experience with process mapping, data migration, and SAP system configuration.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to travel based on project requirements, with more frequent travel expected during the first year of implementation activities.
Requirements
- Master's degree in IT Architecture, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of IT architecture experience with a strong focus on ERP platforms and business process transformation.
- Proven experience leading or supporting at least one full-cycle SAP implementation.
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly within Management Accounting, Product Costing, Controlling, and Financial Reporting processes.
- Experience with process mapping, data migration, and SAP system configuration.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to travel based on project requirements, with more frequent travel expected during the first year of implementation activities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Global benefits program
- Relocation assistance
- Agile career culture
- Inclusive workplace
- Performance recognition
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.