Senior SAP Architect S/4HANA Transformation & Cloud (m/w/d)

Company: IBM

Location: Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Ehningen (near Stuttgart), Munich, Chemnitz

Your Role

As an SAP Application Architect at IBM Consulting, you will define solutions for clients, represent their interests, lead the technical team, and serve as the interface between business and technology.

Responsibilities

• Developing client analyses and concepts, optimizing and implementing system and landscape architectures.
• Managing or executing specific project components and scopes to ensure project timelines and deadlines are met.
• Providing architectural oversight, technical guidance, and functional specifications based on business requirements.

What to Expect

• A global network of experts working on projects shaping the future of the intelligent enterprise.
• A personalized onboarding experience tailored to your interests and strengths.
• Personal career development in a globally operating company that adapts to your life plans.
• Performance-based compensation.
• Flexible work models with remote work options.
• Attractive additional benefits such as company car, retirement plans, and corporate health management.
• Mentoring and targeted training in new topics.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 6–8+ years of experience in technical SAP consulting, SAP S/4HANA architectures, and S/4HANA transformations.
• Experience with current SAP transformation models such as RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP.
• Experience with the latest SAP technologies, including:
• SAP Move to Cloud
• SAP on Hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure)
• SAP data transformation
• AI enablement in SAP system landscapes
• Expert-level focus on at least one technical SAP topic area (ideally with hands‑on experience), such as:
• SAP S/4HANA architecture
• SAP data transformation
• SAP Basis cloud architecture
• SAP platform integration
• Experience with at least 3 full life‑cycle S/4HANA transformations.
• Subject matter expertise across multiple SAP solutions and industries.
• Strong capabilities in leading global SAP project implementations and rollouts.
• Ability and experience in developing own offerings and positioning them in the market.
• Experience in collaboration with business partners and third-party providers.
• Skills and experience in engaging and communicating at C-level.
• Language skills: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Completed university degree in a business, scientific, or technical field.
• Strong communication skills and excellent negotiation abilities, as well as mental flexibility.
• Well‑developed ability to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Willingness to work on‑site with our clients.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology (IT Services and IT Consulting)

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