Services Architecture Expert

We help the world run betterAt SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.Services ArchitectureResponsible for building the business and technology scenarios, which will allow the customer to decide on the most appropriate solutions from the array of existing SAP Solutions (On premise / private or public or SAP cloud / hybrid / Partner-solutions options) to acquire and implement and to do so in an efficient way. Architects consult the customers on all types of Services available, with the end-goal of building the path into a digitized future for them, focusing on our latest technology as well as our entire portfolio of Services and Solutions.Core tasks include:Acts as an Advisor to the customer to lead them towards the next step of IT-Services by providing an holistic advice and guidance focusing either on an application/solution, an industry or a technology.Assess the as-is situation as well as the business goals of the customer and provide a structured path towards an integrated IT-Landscape as well as the relevant operational approach required for the implementation. Validates and optimizes the approach for maximum customer success.Translate the desired IT end-state scenario of the customer into actionable project steps for the implementation work.Maintain key relationships with Business Leaders (including but not limited to Chief Information Officer) in the customer in order to jointly design the IT end-state and required Services / Solutions to be implemented.Coordinate with the different Services roles within the company (Consultants, Project Managers, etc) as well asDevelopment and Sales organization where appropriate the delivery of the resources to implement the customer's road-maps.Clarifies existing expectations from various stakeholders with the customer, especially in very difficult cases; creates a path to solution which integrates diverse points of views and which serves as a starting point for future business. Collaborates with customer / SAP team for the best possible implementation.Drives knowledge management and innovation activities based on this experience with customers. Documents successful approaches, tools etc. and makes them available to colleagues at SAP.Collaborates and co-innovates with the respective development teamsPurposeTo guide customers in selecting optimal SAP Solutions and Services by building comprehensive business and technology scenarios. The role facilitates a seamless transition into a digitized future, focusing on SAP’s latest technologies and portfolio offerings.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide holistic advisory services across applications, industries, and technologies.Assess customer's current state and business goals, optimizing pathways toward integrated IT landscapes.Define actionable project steps aligned with customers' IT end-state scenarios.Maintain strategic relationships with business leaders to co-create IT strategies.Coordinate cross-functional delivery of resources for implementing customer roadmaps.Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. 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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 459461 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid