Principal Solution Architect

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge
3 days ago
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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Solution Architect to join our HR Technology team. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of SAP SuccessFactors. Your technical expertise will play a critical role in optimizing our SAP system to meet business objectives and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

*Serve as the primary technical resource on SAP SuccessFactors. Lead architecture discussions, influence technical decisions, and ensure alignment on roadmaps.

*Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

*Drive the implementation of SAP solutions, including configuration, customization, and integration activities.

*Have an in-depth understanding of SAP product capabilities by reviewing roadmap and release notes.

*Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, executive leadership, and IT teams. Present technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, advocating for technology solutions that drive business value.

*Stay abreast of SAP industry trends and best practices. Champion innovation initiatives and propose fresh solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

*Provide mentorship and guidance to Functional Owners and MSPs.

*Lead the developments of Enhancements, including data flows, process flows and integration diagrams.

Qualifications

*Appropriate SAP SuccessFactors certifications

*Strong verbal and written communication skills

*Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

*Analytical with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

*Strong client service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

*Collaborate with functional and technical staff, both internal and external, to achieve results.

*A cheerful outlook and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done on time.

Education

*BA/BS Degree or equivalent work experience

About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.

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