Description
UGI Utilities
Position title: SAP Technical Architect - BASIS/HANA
Location: Denver, PA, US, 17517
SAP Technical Architect - BASIS/HANA
Denver, PA, US, 17517
Requisition Number: 28910
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.
Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!
Job Summary
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven SAP Technical Leader to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the go-to expert for all SAP BASIS/HANA operations, leading administration, architecture, and implementation efforts across a complex, multi-landscape enterprise environment. You will mentor junior staff, guide contractors, and collaborate across IT and business teams to deliver reliable, high-performing SAP solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership & Production Support
- Lead SAP BASIS/HANA administration including installations, upgrades, patching, support package application, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- Function as Technical Lead on projects, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Administer SAP environments spanning CRM, ECC, BI/BW, Business Objects, Portal, and Solution Manager deployed on SAP HANA.
- Lead design and implementation of Portal landscape upgrades and patches.
- Drive problem determination and resolution across all SAP environments.
Planning & Implementation
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SAP BASIS/HANA, providing analytical depth for system performance evaluations, health checks, and tuning improvements.
- Participate in multi-landscape design, architecture recommendations, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Provide technical leadership across cross-functional project teams.
Strategic Business Collaboration
- Partner with SAP Functional Teams to coordinate and deliver enterprise-wide SAP enhancements.
- Collaborate with Server Administrators and DBAs to design, develop, test, and implement solutions, including system maintenance and critical data backups.
- Develop and champion standard practices within the team; support broader IT infrastructure requirements in partnership with other IT groups.
- Mentor and guide junior staff on procedures, standards, and best practices.
Administration & Governance
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of SAP environment designs and landscapes.
- Prepare and present status reports and technical analyses to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the audit team to uphold procedure integrity and security compliance.
- Stay current on business unit processes, application support requirements, and relevant technical skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
What You Bring
Skills & Knowledge
- Deep expertise in SAP BASIS/HANA administration and architecture.
- Familiarity with business processes and enterprise IT functions.
- Working knowledge of COBIT5 or other structured IT governance frameworks.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements governing IT environments.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information/Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Master's degree in a Management or Technical discipline preferred.
Experience
- 7+ years of SAP experience, with a minimum of 3 years in S/4HANA.
- Proven experience across the full lifecycle of large, complex enterprise SAP implementations.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on SAP HANA implementation experience.
Certifications
- ITIL Foundation certification required (at hire or within 12 months).
- COBIT framework certification preferred.
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Career Level: P4e
UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
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