SAP Technical Lead Architect

SAP Lead SAP Technology Architect

Hybrid role (Remote/On-site), Located in San Francisco

At Tenthpin, we are looking for a visionary SAP technology expert to take a leading role in shaping our global Technology Consulting strategy. This is your opportunity to define and drive innovation at the forefront of Life Sciences digital transformation.

You’ll report directly to our Global Technology Community Lead and serve as Tenthpin’s SAP technology SME—championing innovation, ensuring excellence, and shaping the future of SAP Consulting.

The Opportunity

As a Lead SAP Technology Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through complex digital transformations, defining technical strategy, and delivering high-impact SAP solutions. This is more than just a technical role—you’ll influence global strategy, lead cutting-edge transformations, and help scale a fast-growing global consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Tenthpin’s global SAP technology SME, reporting to the Global Technology Community Lead and helping drive strategy and growth.
• Lead SAP Architecture and solution design, aligning with client goals and industry best practices.
• Advise on greenfield, bluefield, and brownfield transformation strategies.
• Guide clients through ECC to S/4HANA RISE transition journeys, ensuring scalable and future-ready architectures.
• Lead technology discussions in proposals, workshops, and client presentations.
• Contribute to thought leadership by staying at the forefront of SAP trends and shaping internal methodologies.
• Act as Application Owner of Tenthpin’s internal SAP test, development, and demonstration systems—supporting consultants in modelling new technology advancements that benefit Life Sciences clients.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Your Experience

You’re a strategic SAP technology leader with a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of SAP’s evolving landscape, and a strong track record of success in large-scale projects.

You bring:

• Extensive experience in SAP architecture, technology strategy, and full lifecycle implementations.
• Deep knowledge of S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and modern transformation methodologies.
• Proven leadership in large-scale SAP programs—ideally within Life Sciences.
• Strong understanding of SAP’s technology roadmap and ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—comfortable influencing both technical and business leaders.
• A growth mindset and a drive to continuously enhance the value of technology consulting services.

Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):

• P_SAPEA: SAP Certified Professional – SAP Enterprise Architect
• P_BTPA: SAP Certified Professional – Solution Architect – SAP BTP
• C_BCSBS: SAP Certified Associate – Positioning SAP Business Suite

Why Tenthpin

Tenthpin is a global consulting and technology boutique for the Life Sciences industry. With more 400+ consultants, we operate out of eight countries: US, Switzerland, Germany, UK, Portugal, Poland, Japan, and India. At least 16 of the top 20 Life Sciences companies worldwide already rely on Tenthpin, trusting our independent, unbiased advice and services.

Why Tenthpin technical consulting? Life Sciences are in our DNA and technical delivery in Life Sciences GxP is a specialist skillset and includes working on leading SAP innovations; we value technical members as part of one consulting team; and we are not a “factory” – we have an approach, an opinion, and pride ourselves on our expertise.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Plus, a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.