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Services Architecture Expert

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SAP

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Zürich

AI generated summary

  • You need 5-10 years in enterprise architecture, S/4HANA experience, end-to-end SAP implementation, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English and German.
  • You will develop reference architecture, provide guidance on RISE with SAP, identify innovative use cases, advise on transformation, mitigate adoption risks, and align stakeholders with Clean Core strategy.

Requirements

  • 5-10 yrs. of practical experience from a multi-national environment advising management and work as enterprise architect and/or transformation advisor
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise business transformation, aligning stakeholder priorities with system architectures and roadmaps
  • Experience delivering at least one full end-to-end SAP implementation in a responsible role from process design to after GoLive, ideally incl. support and optimization
  • S/4HANA technical and/or SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge/experience
  • Professional training and certification (e.g., SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework featured by LeanIX EAM, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect [P_SAPEA_2023], TOGAF) as a plus
  • Solid knowledge of SAP’s strategy, the latest product portfolio and their impact on business
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Informatics, Business Administration or any comparable education
  • Strong customer focus and ability to build and maintain customer relationships
  • Strong communication skills also regarding senior management and C-levels, both within an IT team and across business functions
  • Mindset for strategic thinking, continuous learning and business cumen
  • Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to a new environment, where you can grow fast
  • Excellent English and German language skills

Responsibilities

  • Developing reference architecture and transformation plans promoting SAP best practices
  • Provide architecture guidance using RISE with SAP methodology and Clean Core principles to ensure that every customer benefits from SAP‘s standard cloud qualities
  • Identify innovation use cases that benefit our customers strategic and operational objectives
  • Advising customer management on architecture and transformation activities
  • Identifying and mitigating technical adoption risks
  • Aligning customers and partners with SAP’s Clean Core strategy accelerating BTP adoption

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Services Architecture Expert role at SAP?

The main purpose of the Services Architecture Expert role is to guide customers through digital transformations using cutting-edge SAP technologies and to enhance technical implementations for sustainable business transformations.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have 5-10 years of practical experience advising management as an enterprise architect and/or transformation advisor in a multi-national environment.

Is experience with SAP S/4HANA required?

Yes, candidates should have technical and/or application/functional knowledge and experience with SAP S/4HANA.

What educational background is preferred for this role?

A Bachelor or Master's degree in Informatics, Business Administration, or any comparable education is preferred.

Are there specific certifications that would be beneficial for this role?

Professional training and certification such as SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect, or TOGAF are considered a plus.

What kind of team environment can candidates expect?

Candidates can expect a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development.

How important are communication skills for this position?

Strong communication skills are essential, particularly when engaging with senior management and C-level executives across business functions.

What language skills are required for the Services Architecture Expert position?

Excellent English and German language skills are required.

What kind of travel is expected for this role?

Expected travel for this role is between 0 - 60%.

Is SAP an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to providing consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, or disability.

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