SAP Retail Practice Lead

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America's largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Remote, hybrid or in our office in Weinheim 

Would you like to actively build up the SAP Retail area in Germany and develop innovative solutions that sustainably increase the business success of our customers? Then become a SAP Retail Practice Lead & Chief Architect (m/f/d) at Syntax and take on a key role in the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions for the retail industry. With over 40 years of experience and a global presence, we offer you the opportunity to lead projects with state-of-the-art technologies such as SAP S/4HANA and use your expertise as an industry leader.

Your tasks - What you can expect:

Architecture and innovation - Developing future-proof solutions:

• Analyzing current business requirements and defining technological goals.
• Creating, designing and implementing customized SAP solutions that are perfectly aligned with our customers' business strategy
• Identification and communication of risks (business, technical, application-related) at company and business level.
• Participate in business and architecture planning sessions to anticipate future strategies.
• Define rollout, release and deployment strategies and assist in planning project scope, timelines and responsibilities.

Industry expertise and pre-sales - positioning SAP solutions convincingly:

• Leading pre-sales cycles, including tenders and customer requests.
• Support the retail go-to-market strategy through sales activities, events, webinars and collaboration with SAP and partners.
• Preparing and leading customer presentations and site assessments.
• Preparation of pre-sales documentation, such as timelines, role assignments and feasibility analyses.

Integration and coordination - successfully implementing projects:

• Coordinating and leading interdisciplinary teams (consultants, developers, analysts) across all project phases: analysis, design, configuration, development, testing, documentation and production takeover.
• Ensuring the integrity and end-to-end integration of all solution components.
• Support with fit-to-standard workshops, validation of technical solutions and identification of process improvements.
• Fastest possible diagnosis and solution of complex SAP problems during projects.
• Design and architecture of new SAP landscapes that are scalable, cost-efficient and future-proof.

Your profile:

• A degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or a comparable qualification.
• At least 15 years of experience in SAP implementations, especially with SAP Retail and S/4HANA.
• Expertise in pre-sales activities, blueprints, Explore/Fit-to-Standard processes and integration projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer industry, especially retail segment processes, trends and challenges.
• Strong strategic and tactical skills with excellent planning and execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English (required for working with international clients and partners).
• Ability to confidently and persuasively address objections and a high level of discipline in client interactions.

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
  
   

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team