SAP S/4 GROW (Public Cloud) Solution Architect

Location This role is hiring in Houston, TX – must be local or willing to relocate. Onsite and travel requirements. About The Job You're Considering The SAP S/4HANA GROW Solution Architect is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, selling, and delivering SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud transformations with a strong emphasis on AI‑enabled, fit‑to‑standard business process design. This role combines deep SAP architecture expertise, presales leadership, and hands‑on delivery ownership, with the ability to articulate and embed an AI‑first process vision leveraging SAP’s AI capabilities (embedded AI, Joule, SAP BTP, and Intelligent Automation). The architect acts as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding ERP modernization programs from strategy and business case through solution design, delivery, and value realization. Solution Architects assess a project's technical feasibility and implementation risks. They are responsible for the design and implementation of the overall technical and solution architecture, defining the structure of a system, its interfaces, the solution principles guiding the organization, the software design, and the implementation. The scope of the role is defined by the business issue at hand. To fulfil the role, a Solution Architect utilizes business and technology expertise and experience. Managing Solution/Delivery Architect – design, deliver and manage complete solutions. Demonstrate leadership of topics in the architect community and show a passion for technology and business acumen. Work as a stream lead at CIO/CTO level for an internal or external client. Lead Capgemini operations relating to market development and/or service delivery excellence. Are seen as a role model in their (local) community. Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Delivery – Own end‑to‑end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW with SAP) programs. Lead fit‑to‑standard workshops, solution design, and architectural governance. Define target‑state ERP architectures aligned to SAP best practices, clean core principles, and SAP Activate. Ensure architectural integrity across Core S/4HANA processes, integrations and data migration, security, roles, and extensibility via SAP BTP. Guide delivery teams through public cloud constraints, standardization trade‑offs, and release‑driven change. Provide senior leadership during Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Go‑Live phases. AI‑first process design & innovation – articulate and design an AI‑first business process vision aligned with SAP’s AI roadmap. Embed SAP AI capabilities into business processes, including embedded AI in S/4HANA Public Cloud, SAP Joule and intelligent user experiences, predictive, automated, and exception‑driven processes. Leverage SAP BTP for intelligent automation, AI extensions and side‑by‑side innovations, clean‑core compliant enhancements, translate AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. Educate clients and internal teams on practical, value‑driven AI adoption within SAP GROW programs. Presales & Go‑to‑Market leadership – act as lead solution architect during presales, supporting client discovery and value articulation, solution demos and executive presentations, RFP responses, solution narratives, and estimates. Shape delivery approaches, assumptions, and commercials. Build executive‑level trust with CIOs, CFOs, and transformation sponsors. Client & stakeholder engagement – serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership. Translate strategic business goals into scalable, standardized SAP solutions. Identify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, and design decisions. Mentor client teams and internal consultants on SAP GROW, AI adoption, and clean‑core principles. Practice development & thought leadership – contribute to SAP GROW and AI‑enabled offerings, accelerators, and reference architectures. Stay current with SAP’s public cloud, AI, and BTP roadmap. Skills And Experience Bachelor’s Degree. 12+ years professional SAP experience with a minimum 2 end‑to‑end SAP implementations, including SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW with SAP). Proven experience across both presales and delivery. Experience with SAP GROW vs. SAP RISE and Oracle Fusion, including AI and innovation differentiators. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud architecture and constraints, SAP Activate methodology & fit‑to‑standard and business process harmonization. Demonstrated ability to design and explain AI‑first business processes using SAP AI capabilities. Deep functional expertise in one or more areas: Finance (FI/CO), Order‑to‑Cash (OTC), Procure‑to‑Pay (PTP), Manufacturing / Supply Chain. Strong executive communication and storytelling skills. Previous consultancy experience. SAP certifications preferred. Compensation The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $101,300 - $250,640. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. Benefits 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. Disclaimers Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. When necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. #J-18808-Ljbffr