KPMG Delivery Network Advisory - Platform Architect, SAP

Function(s):  Corporate Services
Work Type:  Permanent
Job Categories:  Experienced Hires
Start Date for Applications:  11 Apr 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

KPMG Delivery Network Advisory - Platform Architect, SAP

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

As the KDN SAP lead for the region, the Platform Architect is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Technologies and Platforms related to Powered solutions. This is a key role being accountable for the delivery of a robust and scalable Enterprise-wide platform architecture that will deliver on Powered client’s strategic objectives. The Platform Architect will ensure that solution architecture is developed in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture and Functional design of client requirements.

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide Pre-sales, Solutioning support to KPMG member firms in the region. 
  • Ownership of pursuit solution process from Solution Design, Estimation, Orals to contract support.  
  • Define overall SAP transformation roadmap for clients, including SAP S/4HANA migration, cloud adoption, integration and data strategy.
  • Develop end-to-end solutions leveraging SAP Best practices, SAP Industry Solutions, Innovations and BTP.
  • Lead solutions for large S/4 HANA Greenfield, Brownfield and Bluefield transformations.
  • Work closely with Business leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to align SAP solutions with business objectives 
  • Design solutions for cloud-based SAP migrations i.e., RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP. 
  • Design governance model while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and standardization across SAP landscapes.
  • Leverage SAP best practices, new functionalities, and industry trends to propose differentiated  solutions.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Excellent understanding of SAP S/4HANA core and edge/cloud portfolio applications.
  • Experience of working in large-scale, complex IT environments with a strong understanding of business processes across multiple industries.
  • Deep understanding of project delivery and management frameworks and methodologies, Waterfall, Agile, DevOps etc.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Functional modules, SAP Technology stack, integration frameworks (PI/PO, CPI), and Data migration tools.
  • Knowledge of emerging SAP technologies  including Automation, Business AI and DevOps.
  • Good understanding of SAP Activate Methodology, tools, templates and accelerators.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • SAP certifications in S/4HANA or Cloud Solutions are highly desirable.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.