Enterprise Architecture Director

vor 4 Wochen


Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland SAP Vollzeit

Empowering Global Success
At SAP, we are dedicated to helping organizations thrive. Our workplace culture emphasizes teamwork and a collective commitment to enhancing global operations. We prioritize building a sustainable future and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, flexibility, and purpose-driven initiatives. Our collaborative team atmosphere is centered on continuous learning, recognizing individual contributions, and offering a range of benefits tailored to your needs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is open to all SAP locations in Germany.

TEAM INSIGHT

Become a part of our innovative SAP Enterprise Architects team within the SAP Customer Services & Delivery division. Collaborating with architects across the Middle and Eastern Europe region, we spearhead digital transformation initiatives utilizing advanced SAP technologies. Our goal is to advance the RISE with SAP initiative, advocate for Clean Core principles, and enhance the adoption of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). We aim to streamline and modernize IT infrastructures, minimizing complexity and operational expenses while promoting innovation and efficiency to meet evolving business demands.

YOUR ROLE

As a Principal Enterprise Architect (f/m/d), you will create a detailed enterprise architecture framework for our clients that aligns with their strategic objectives. You will work closely with virtual account teams (VAT) as a transformation partner and engage in activities such as:

  • Guiding clients through their cloud transition, focusing on adoption and scaling digitally.
  • Providing enterprise architecture insights utilizing RISE with SAP methodologies and Clean Core principles to maximize the benefits of SAP's cloud capabilities.
  • Acting as a transformation partner for CIOs and other C-level executives, enhancing architectural effectiveness.
  • Facilitating adoption by identifying and addressing technical risks.
  • Aligning clients and partners with SAP's Clean Core strategy, expediting BTP adoption, and advocating for SAP best practices.
  • Enhancing customer engagement by providing relevant context to all teams.
  • Communicating the value of the proposed target architecture and outlining potential transitional steps while offering guidance on realizing identified benefits.
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to ensure secure, reliable, and adaptable cloud environments for critical business processes.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Transformation, Architectural & Solution Expertise:

  • Proven experience in delivering enterprise business transformation initiatives and aligning client priorities with target architecture and strategic roadmaps.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the SAP Solution Portfolio and the Enterprise Architecture Framework (North Star).
  • Hands-on experience with Business Technology Platform components, including application development, automation, data analytics, integration, and AI, along with practical knowledge of S/4HANA applications.
  • Strong grasp of Cloud & Clean Core strategies, with familiarity in SAP LeanIX, Signavio, and Cloud ALM.
  • Understanding of SAP's Business AI roadmap, including identifying use cases and piloting AI-driven solutions to enhance operational processes.
  • Expertise in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory methodologies.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Over 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., Program Manager, Architect), with a background in comprehensive architectural design for hybrid solution landscapes.
  • Extensive knowledge of the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, along with experience in BTP components and services.
  • Proficiency in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory methodologies and Clean Core principles.
  • Technical knowledge or experience with S/4HANA applications.
  • Exceptional communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills in English and German, particularly at senior management and C-level interactions.
  • A mindset geared towards strategic thinking, continuous learning, and business acumen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with on-premise and corresponding SAP cloud solutions.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework by LeanIX EAM, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect, TOGAF) are advantageous.

Unleash Your Potential

SAP innovations empower over four hundred thousand customers globally to collaborate more effectively and leverage business insights. Initially recognized for our leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has transformed into a market leader in comprehensive business application software and related services for databases, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud-centric organization with two hundred million users and over one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are driven by purpose and future-oriented, fostering a collaborative team culture and commitment to personal growth. Whether connecting global industries, individuals, or platforms, we ensure every challenge receives the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can truly excel.

Commitment to Inclusion

SAP's inclusive culture, emphasis on health and well-being, and flexible work models ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels valued and can perform at their best. We believe that our strength lies in the unique talents and qualities each individual brings to our organization, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help them realize their full potential. Our commitment to unleashing talent contributes to a more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action workplace. We uphold the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.



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