SAP Solution Architect & Delivery Lead, Public Cloud

We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect & Delivery Lead to drive the design, implementation, and delivery of SAP-based enterprise transformation programs with a strong focus on Professional Services industry and Public Cloud ERP solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep SAP functional and technical expertise with program delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and cloud transformation experience.

This role will lead end-to-end SAP solution architecture across business process domains while ensuring successful project execution, governance, and alignment with client business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for SAP transformations using SAP S/4HANA Cloud and related SAP products.

• Design scalable, secure, and integrated business solutions for professional services organizations.

• Define target-state business processes, system landscapes, integration models, and data strategies.

• Provide architectural guidance across Finance, Professional Services Automation (PSA), Project Systems, Procurement, Revenue Recognition, Resource Management, and Service Delivery processes.

• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and technical teams to align SAP capabilities with business strategy.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead large-scale SAP implementation programs from discovery through hypercare.

• Manage program delivery governance, project plans, risks, dependencies, scope, and quality assurance.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business outcomes.

• Drive Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies across cross-functional teams.

• Coordinate global onsite/offshore delivery teams including functional consultants, developers, integration specialists, and testing teams.

Professional Services Industry Focus

• Advise clients on industry best practices for professional services operations including:

• Project accounting

• Time and expense management

• Resource utilization

• Revenue forecasting

• Subscription and services billing

• Customer engagement lifecycle

• Support business process optimization and digital transformation initiatives for consulting, IT services, engineering services, or managed services organizations.

Public Cloud Transformation

• Lead cloud-first ERP transformation strategies leveraging SAP public cloud offerings.

• Drive fit-to-standard workshops and adoption of SAP best practices.

• Ensure integration with cloud platforms, third-party SaaS solutions, and enterprise applications.

• Support cloud migration, change management, and organizational readiness activities.

• Advise clients on SAP roadmap, release management, and innovation adoption.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and client leadership teams.

• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations.

• Translate business requirements into strategic technology solutions.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners, and client organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

• 10+ years of SAP consulting and delivery experience.

• 5+ years in SAP solution architecture or delivery leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, especially Public Cloud deployments.

• Experience delivering SAP programs for professional services organizations.

• Deep understanding of SAP modules such as:

• Finance

• Professional Services

• Procurement

• Concur & Replicon

• Dayshape

• SAP BTP integrations

• SAP Joule

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale transformation programs.

• Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, middleware, and cloud ecosystems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Big 4 is a must.

• SAP certifications in SAP S/4HANA Cloud or Solution Architecture.

• Experience with AI is must

• Experience with SAP Activate methodology, SAP BTP, SAP Public Cloud

• Experience in Globalization of the SAP ERP platform.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at

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Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit:

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

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