SAP Technical Architecture Solution Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Technical Architecture Solution Lead to drive both the sales and successful delivery of complex SAP transformation programs. This strategic role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, client-facing advisory skills, and hands-on delivery leadership.

The ideal candidate will lead architectural design and execution across S/4HANA transformations, enterprise integration, SAP BTP, and modern deployment models including SAP RISE and GROW. You will be a key contributor to business development efforts—partnering with sales teams to shape winning proposals, define solution roadmaps, and present architectural vision to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership: Partner with sales teams during pre-sales cycles to define and position scalable, innovative SAP technical solutions. Develop high-impact solution architectures and lead client presentations and technical workshops.

• Architecture Oversight: Define and own the end-to-end SAP technical architecture across S/4HANA, Fiori, BTP, CPI, integration patterns, and cloud/hybrid environments. Ensure scalability, security, and long-term viability of solutions.

• Serve as the primary technical advisor on SAP infrastructure decisions, including cloud deployment models (AWS, Azure), security, scalability, and performance optimization.

• Develop and oversee the technical roadmap in collaboration with functional leads, enterprise architects, and client stakeholders.
• Delivery Execution: Lead the technical delivery of SAP programs, guiding project teams and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the lifecycle—from blueprint through deployment.

• Conduct technical assessments and health checks of existing SAP environments and recommend improvements.
• Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to client IT and business leadership, providing strategic guidance on digital transformation, system modernization, integration, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Partner with client IT and business teams to ensure alignment of architecture to business goals and compliance with governance standards.
• Innovation & Enablement: Stay current with SAP’s technology roadmap and introduce modern approaches (e.g., clean core, modularization, DevOps for SAP) to enhance delivery efficiency and future-proof client landscapes.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP experience with a focus on technical architecture and system integration.
• Demonstrated leadership in solution design and technical delivery for major SAP initiatives.
• Proven track record in 4+ full lifecycle SAP implementations, including 3+ with S/4HANA.
• Hands-on experience with SAP landscape migration, system conversions, and hybrid SAP environments.
• Deep experience in SAP Enterprise Architecture Designer, Business Transformation Center (BTC), Solution Manager/Cloud ALM, System Landscape Directory (SLD), S/4HANA Readiness Check, Support Package Manager (SPAM), Solution Manager Landscape Management Database (LMDB)
• Deep understanding of data migration strategies and tools for S/4HANA.
• Strong background in SAP BTP, ABAP, Fiori, and integration frameworks (PI/PO, APIs).
• Experience with security architecture, SSO/IDM, and system performance optimization.
• Experience working with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure) and understanding of IaaS, PaaS models.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications
• SAP Certified Technology Associate or SAP Certified Development Professional credentials.
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager, SAP ALM, and test automation tools.
• Experience with agile methodologies and program management software.
• Nice to have experience with SAP LeanIX or similar software for landscape rationalization software.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $190,000.

Benefits include Healthcare (medical, dental, vision); life and disability insurance (company paid); wellbeing plans; 401(k) plan with company match; nine paid company holidays; paid vacation; paid sick time; training and development opportunities.

Locations

Chicago

Yearly salary

$135,000 - $190,000

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