SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solution Architect

SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solution Architect About the Job You're Considering 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. 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. Acts as a trusted advisor to Director‑level and above stakeholders, delivering compelling executive presentations and oral submissions. Leads solution blueprinting, enterprise architecture, and program strategy across the full delivery lifecycle. 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. Owns and represents the entire proposal, ensuring high‑quality delivery through mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams. 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 the ability to stitch SAP and non‑SAP applications together across the application topology. Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi‑workstream programs and cross‑functional stakeholder management. Strong workshop facilitation skills (business capability/process, value case, solution trade‑offs). Strong written and verbal executive communication (proposal narrative, executive summaries, oral presentations). Experience in consulting environment preferred (Big 4/large SI preferred). SAP certifications relevant to domain expertise. Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) and/or methodology credentials where applicable. Owns and represents the entire proposal, ensuring the quality of proposal delivery through mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams. 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. Capable of doing this for proposals that span Capgemini lines of business across the SBU, playing as one Capgemini. Compensation The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $123,750‑$288,000. 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), including vacation (12‑25 days depending on grade), company paid holidays, personal days, and 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr