Lead Sap Otc Architect

**Career Area**:Technology, Digital and Data**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other.We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities.We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**IT IS YOUR TIME**Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future.Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other.We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities.We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Important:Don't forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday.**What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?**It means you play a part in building a better world.You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years.To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.Sure, you work for Caterpillar.But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.**Job Summary**:This position requires effective leadership within a global, collaborative environment, working closely with other OTC Solution Leads, functional leads, technical programmers, and various IT teams.Acting as both a strategic advisor and partner to multiple business units, the Solution Lead will be responsible for gathering requirements, developing tailored solutions, preparing project cost estimates, and overseeing project deployments and enhancements.The role often involves addressing unique and complex challenges, necessitating strong analytical skills and innovative approaches.The incumbent may be required to adapt existing processes or develop new methodologies based on a comprehensive understanding of business operations and unit-specific needs.Additionally, this role is accountable for establishing, implementing, and monitoring policies and guidelines to ensure projects meet management objectives and deliver desired outcomes.As an advisor and consultant, the Solution Lead will also support groups in achieving quality improvements as specified by key performance measures.**What You Will Do**:- Deliver SAP SD/OTC solutions aligned to enterprise templates and business objectives.- Offer expert guidance to SAP SD/OTC support teams and integration partners.- Analyze, document, and revise business processes and system logic as needed.- Collaborate with business partners to understand operations and benchmark best practices.- Advise on business case analysis and multi-generational product planning.- Design business processes that support Caterpillar's strategic goals.- Lead and drive complex solution implementations and provide project leadership.- Create high-level test plans to ensure quality and efficiency.- Oversee User Acceptance Testing and script sign-off for key releases.- Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and leadership.- Identify opportunities, assess risks, and ensure alignment with strategic outcomes.- Design and configure pricing procedures, including condition tables and types.- Demonstrate expertise in OTC processes and related business functions.**What You Have**:- Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.- Analytical Thinking: Expert knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.- Architecture Modeling: Working knowledge of Architecture Modeling; ability to develop and modify enterprise architecture through conceptual, logical and physical approaches.- Information Security Technologies: Basic knowledge of technologies and technol