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• The SAP Architecture Consultant is a seasoned level expert who is responsible for participating in the delivery of multi-technology consulting services to clients by providing strategies and solutions on all aspects of infrastructure and related technology components.
• This role collaborates with other stakeholders on the development of the architectural approach for one or more layer of a solution. This role has the primary objective is to work on strategic projects that ensure the optimal functioning of the client’s technology infrastructure.
• The objective is to work on strategic projects that ensure the optimal functioning of the client’s ERP.  Investigation, Analysis, Evaluation of Options to determining “as is” and potential “to be” solutions

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Bring subject matter expertise related to SAP design and Migration best practices.
• Subject matter expertise must include past, present and future solutions from SAP.
• S/4HANA Transformation: Lead ECC to S/4HANA migrations, technical upgrades, and hybrid cloud implementations.
• Business Alignment: Analyse business needs to design scalable SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba).
• Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on best practices, technology selection, and AI/automation initiatives.
• Project Governance: Oversee configuration, custom development (ABAP), performance optimization, and project quality assurance
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders on the development of SAP requirements and Migration Roadmaps.
• Participate in the investigation, planning, coordination, and preparation of feasibility studies / business cases for SAP solutions uptake
• Consult and present findings to customers.
• Participate in the pre-sales process, RFx’s and proposals.
• Collaborate with sales on selling solutions and services.
• Engage with clients – Pre and post sales.
• Participate in the delivery of business development processes including opportunity identification, presales, scoping, deal closing and driving delivery.
• Design principal methodologies to perform a detailed analysis of the client requirements.
• Present clients with solutions and convince and persuade internal and external stakeholders of the right course of action.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of SAP environment and business needs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to focus on detail with an understanding of how it impacts the business strategically
• Excellent client service orientation
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business
• Ability to create new and repeat business for the organization
• Able to contribute to the development of new services to take to market
• Able to contribute information on relevant vertical markets
• Able to contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes and tools

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Relevant SAP Certifications around SAP S4HANA etc for knowledge validation required
• Relevant Consulting certifications such as TOGAF, Agile are an added advantage

Required Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role (5+ Years)
• SAP consulting, design and blueprinting experience
• Demonstrable level of expertise coupled with consulting and client engagement
• Experience in client needs assessment and change management