SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solution Architect

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The SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solutioning Architect (Product Development through Manufacturing) is a senior transformation leader responsible for end‑to‑end solution architecture and delivery execution for complex SAP programs within the Aerospace & Defense industry.  This role combines deep SAP technical and functional expertise with strong industry knowledge to design, govern, and deliver scalable, secure, and mission‑critical SAP solutions that support highly regulated, asset‑intensive environments.

Solution Architects assess a project’s technical feasibility and implementation risks and are responsible for the design and implementation of the overall technical and solution architecture. They define system structures, interfaces, and solution principles that guide enterprise architecture, software design, and delivery execution. The scope of the role is driven by the business challenge being addressed, requiring the architect to apply deep business understanding alongside SAP and technology expertise.

At the Solution / Delivery Architect Director level, this role is accountable for owning, shaping, and driving the solution, leading successful delivery outcomes, and strengthening the strategic partnership between Capgemini and the client. The architect understands the challenges, complexities, and opportunities inherent in Utilities and Oil & Gas environments, aligns solution design to enterprise architecture principles, and governs execution to ensure successful implementation. The role also identifies and evaluates technical evolution scenarios, defines governance models, and supports program‑level leadership.

Your Role

• Requires deep Aerospace & Defense domain expertise, including defense contracting, PLM, configuration management, aircraft and engine MRO, OEM manufacturing, and strict regulatory compliance. This role aligns SAP solutions to mission‑critical business needs across the A&D value chain, supporting asset readiness, traceability, and operational resilience.

• Large‑Scale Solutioning & GTM Leadership-  Leads end‑to‑end solutioning and proposal responses for pursuits exceeding $50M TCV, including effort estimation, resourcing strategy, commercial and outcome‑based models, and value‑driven business cases. Mobilizes and coordinates cross‑business‑line teams, navigating pursuit complexity while ensuring architectural integrity and delivery feasibility.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to Director‑level and above stakeholders, delivering compelling executive presentations and oral submissions. Aligns stakeholders on solution vision, scope, transformation roadmap, and measurable outcomes within complex A&D programs.
• Leads solution blueprinting, enterprise architecture, and program strategy across the full delivery lifecycle. Champions Capgemini delivery methodologies, tools, and execution excellence, while ensuring delivery capabilities remain aligned to A&D market demand and transformation priorities.
• SAP S/4HANA Transformation Expertise- Expert in SAP S/4HANA transformation approaches (greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid), with strong understanding of organizational change impacts within Aerospace & Defense programs.
• Able to own, lead, and represent the entire proposal, ensuring high‑quality delivery through mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams (capabilities, peer solution architects, and domain experts across business lines). Leads and delivers full oral presentations across Capgemini lines of business for opportunities exceeding $50M.
• Lead end‑to‑end solutioning and proposal responses for $50M+ TCV pursuits, including effort estimation, resourcing, commercial models (including outcome‑based), and value‑driven business cases. Mobilize cross‑BL teams and resolve pursuit complexity

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 15+ years of professional experience in SAP and Large Scale Transformations with an emphasis in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Industry Experience 
• 5 + full lifecycle implementations , with strong S/4HANA experience.
• Proven experience delivering S/4HANA greenfield and/or brownfield programs.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, and other SAP technologies. -  S/4HANA, BTP, current and emerging patterns for a composable enterprise including: Analytics, Data, Integration, Best of Breed / Best of Suite for Line of Business solutions, and ability to stitch SAP and non-SAP applications together across the application topology to deliver outcomes for client.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-workstream programs and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Strong workshop facilitation skills (business capability/process, value case, solution tradeoffs).
• Strong written and verbal executive communication (proposal narrative, exec summaries, oral presentations).
• Experience in consulting environment preferred (Big 4/large SI preferred per your criteria).
• SAP certifications relevant to domain expertise.
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) and/or methodology credentials where applicable.
• Able to lead and represent the entire proposal, ensuring the quality of proposal delivery through the mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams (Capabilities on/off, peer solution architects, domain experts across BL's, etc). 
• Understand clients pain points, opportunities, and business context.  Can create and articulate a north star for the engagement, and the business benefits which the proposal will deliver for the client.
• Able to own plan and deliver an entire proposal response from specific reference to a clients requirements, and A&D industry, including the executive summary, for an opportunity in excess of $50 million, TCV.  
• Capable of doing this for proposals that span Capgemini lines of business across the SBU, playing as #OneCapgemini.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $123,750-$288,000

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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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