Principal Enterprise Architect - Rise Midwest Region jobs at Sap in Germany

This role can be located in Sydney/Brisbane.

What you’ll do:

As a
Senior Enterprise Architect,you will develop a comprehensive enterprise architecture model for our customers aligning with their enterprise goals, collaborate with virtual account teams (VAT) as a transformation partner and lead activities such as:

• Guide customers through their cloud journey (with special focus on adopt and derive), starting with Enterprise archetypes and scaling digitally.
• Provide enterprise architecture guidance using RISE with SAP methodology and Clean Core principles to ensure that every customer benefits from SAP‘s cloud qualities.
• Act as the Transformation Partner for the CIO or other CxO, driving architecture effectiveness.
• Support adoption, identifying and mitigating technical adoption risks.
• Align customers and partners with SAP’s Clean Core strategy, accelerate BTP adoption and promote SAP best practices.
• Provide customer context to all teams, enhancing customer proximity and experience.
• Articulate the value of the designed target architecture and possible intermediate/ transition steps as well as provide guidance on the realization of the identified benefits
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring secure, reliable, and flexible cloud environments for mission-critical processes.

Transformation, Architectural & Solution Skills:

• Experience delivering enterprise business transformation projects and aligning customer priorities with target architecture and roadmap.
• Knowledge of the SAP Solution Portfolio and Enterprise Architecture Framework (North Star).
• Experience with Business Technology Platform components (application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, AI) and practical experience with S/4HANA applications.
• Strong understanding of Cloud & Clean Core Strategy, familiarity with SAP LeanIX, Signavio, and Cloud ALM.
• Knowledge of SAP's Business AI roadmap, including identifying use cases and piloting AI-driven solutions to enhance business processes.
• Expertise in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 5+ years in customer experience roles (e.g., Program Manager, Architect), with experience in end-to-end architectural design for hybrid solution landscapes.
• Knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, and experience with BTP components and services such as application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities.
• S/4HANA technical or/and SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge/experience.
• Proficiency in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies and Clean Core principles.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (in English) at the senior management within an IT team and across business functions.
• Mindset for Strategic Thinking, Continuous Learning, and Business Acumen.

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Knowledge of on-premise and corresponding SAP cloud solutions.
• Professional training and certification (e.g., SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework featured by LeanIX EAM, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect [P_SAPEA_2023], TOGAF) as a plus.

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We win with inclusion

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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Three reasons to intern at SAP

1. Culture of collaboration : meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
2. Project-driven experience : gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
3. Gain visibility : with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips

Key tasks comprise the following:

• The student support the Global Co Leader of PC3 with the creation of PC3 assets that support the team globally
• The student proposes new approaches to current customer facing or internal assets to ensure we maintain a modern and fresh culture that PC3 has
• The student evaluates the benefits and disadvantages of new tools or of different approaches

Expected qualification:

• Currently enrolled student (f/m/d) of Graphic Design, Marketing, or related. Should have an interest in the Technology Industry
• Interest in project management activities, communications
• Proficient in graphic design and video creation and edition
• Creative and proactive
• Comfortable with English for daily communication (B level)
• Comfortable working with a diverse global team

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Contribute to the implementation of global benefits programs and harmonization efforts such as pension governance, time-off, transportation benefits, Perks, and recognition frameworks
• Support vendor assessments, selection, and ongoing management for EMEA region
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure optimal delivery standards and cost efficiency
• Partner with legal, finance, and other teams to ensure compliance with local laws and SAP’s global policies
• Act as a trusted advisor to Total Rewards Relations Managers offering guidance on benefits-related decisions by providing data-driven insights on benefits costs, compliance considerations, and evolving employee benefits designs

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Benefits across multiple European countries, with solid hands-on involvement in supporting the design and management of benefits programs
• Experience in managing external vendors and brokers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in
  cross-functional teams
• Solid knowledge of benefits practices, policies, and legal requirements
• Strong communication and persuasive stakeholder engagement skills in a matrixed, international setting
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc

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We win with inclusion

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

What You'll Do

Your tasks will include:

• Architect and Design AI Core Features : Lead the end-to-end architecture of AI solutions and platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
• Drive Innovation : Lead the evaluation, design, and integration of cutting-edge AI technologies, with a focus on generative AI, machine learning, and cloud-native architectures
• Collaborate Across Teams : Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and AI researchers to create a unified technical vision and drive high-impact projects.
• Optimize System Performance : Ensure that systems are optimized for large-scale data processing, AI workloads, and high availability.
• Mentor and Inspire Teams : Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices for software architecture and full stack development.
• Strategize Future Growth : Work with Product Leaders and management to align technical strategies with business goals, identifying expansion opportunities
• Oversee Quality and Security : Ensure that systems meet the highest standards for security, performance, and scalability. Lead code reviews, architecture audits, and system evaluations.
• Explore, understand, and implement most recent technologies and approaches for enhancing the value and adoption of AICore.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on cloud-based AI solutions.
• Sound experience leading teams and architecting complex systems with real-world AI applications.
• Strong expertise in cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI technologies.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, and SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or JavaScript
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and orchestration tools like Jenkins, Helm, Istio, and Argo
• Foundation in AI and machine learning model integration, particularly generative AI, and large language models (LLMs)
• Proven track record in technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across global, distributed teams.
• Ability to tackle complex architectural problems and deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience in developing AI tools or frameworks, especially in enterprise contexts.
• Exposure to Generative AI and build SAP Embedded AI solutions
• Knowledge of AI ethics and data privacy in AI deployments

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We win with inclusion

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

As a Product & Engineering Solution Architect who is part of our SAP S/4HANA Product Experience - Cloud ERP Product Success team, you will transform our market and accelerate our momentum for our Cloud products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will collaborate with our customers, Implementation Partners, Field Sales, Field Services, Product Teams, Support Teams, and Development Teams across SAP to:

• Keep track of your customer engagements and work with Customers and Services to assess and prioritize requests during the implementation of SAP Digital Manufacturing Dispatching & Execution and SAP IBP in the Americas Region, focusing on the Latin America countries.
• Increase the successof SAP’s market-leading cloud-based manufacturing solution by providing powerful automation capabilities easy to configure, deploy and monitor across different manufacturing sites.
• You will be working with your empowered product team to discover and deliver delighting innovations based on opportunities and problems to be solved,defined by the overall product vision and strategy. With a data-driven approach you can manage, and increment features delivered to drive adoption within the customer base.

• Manage (understand, analyze and categorize) individual customer demand for the of SAP Digital Manufacturing Dispatching & Execution and SAP IBP in a regional setup,assuring one face to the customer from Product Success and Product Experience.

• Work with Product and Development teams to compile SAP’s product roadmap based on customer feedback.
• Be the voice of the product for Customers, Sales and Presales by advocating solution readiness and innovations to drive adoption of SAP Digital Manufacturing Dispatching & Execution and SAP IBP.
• Prepare and conduct expert testing on planned and future functionality of SAP Digital Manufacturing Dispatching & Execution along with cross-functional products that will deliver the SAP Intelligent Enterprise Suite.

Your impact and support of our deliverables on the strategy of our innovations will be key via:

• Experience in working with clients in analyzing and transferring market and client demand directly into the Product Management/Development teams (functional specification, co-innovation, etc.).
• Excellent ability to liaise with the different internal organizations (Development, Preferred success organization, Customer first organization, Field, etc.), becoming a key counterpart for stakeholders in Product Management / Development organization.
• Outstanding project management skills to align with the respective areas and drive projects successfully along tight deadlines.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Business Administration (Engineering) or comparable education required.

• in software innovation projects, product management, support and customer facing roles (e.g. Functional consultant, solution architect, support, presales).
• Strong experience in professional software development. Relevant working experience in the SAP environment.
• Domain knowledge in manufacturing, planning,and/or logistics combined with strong analytical skills and technical expertise of SAP BTP based cloud solutions.
• Domain knowledge in supply chain planning processes
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders from cross functional teams in multiple regions/time zones.
• Ability to distill technical information fast and prepare stakeholder specific content out of it, with the business outcome in mind and customer focus; ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience in product definition (ideally close to a Product Owner role), alternatively: Proven track record in or on collaboration with Product Development and/or Product Management and/or Solution Management
• Excellent communication and language skills in Portuguese, Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, communication and presentation skills.

Preferred skills

• Deep understanding of the Cloud architecture and SaaS model.
• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert in a functional area like Logistics or Manufacturing is a plus.
• MBA or master’s degree in related field is desired.
• Design thinking expertise welcome but not mandatory.
• Good knowledge of Cloud principles
• Activate Methodology is a plus
• ERP Business Processes Knowledge
• Experience in co-innovation processes would be a plus

The Manufacturing Dispatching & Execution team empowers manufacturers with the tools necessary to produce high-quality products consistently, comply with regulatory requirements, achieve operational transparency, ensure full traceability of materials and processes, and support sustainable practices. This holistic approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also builds customer trust and satisfaction across the board.

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What You’ll Do

As an Account Executive within the SAP Academy for Customer Success, you will be responsible for the following:

• Successfully complete a 10-month learn-apply program, which includes classroom phases and field phases with your sales team, that enhances your support in the role and is a critical customer-facing function within our Customer Success Board Area.

• Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional, experiential learning focusing on digital transformation, global intelligence, human skills, business and technology acumen, solution/industry knowledge, and strategy/tools/process.

• Learn how to drive value across the customer lifecycle through solution adoption and ongoing renewals that foster account expansion.

• Receive onboarding in your local market with on-the-job training and mentoring by a Senior Account Executive in the field. You will be able to work both behind the scenes and directly with customers.

Sales roles in scope: Account Executive (AE), Solution Sales Executive (SSE)

SSE focus areas:

• SAP Finance & Spend Management (F&S) – Knowledge in key areas such as accounting, procurement, and supplier management, focused on boosting visibility, cutting costs, and improving efficiency.

• SAP SuccessFactors (Human Capital Management - HCM) - Knowledge in core HR and payroll, talent management, employee experience management, HR analytics, workforce planning, and sales performance management.

• SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Knowledge in Supply Chain, Asset Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Product and Project lifecycle management.

• SAP Customer Experience (CX) - Knowledge of e-commerce, sales, customer service, and marketing processes.

• SAP Business Transformation Management (BTM) - Knowledge in Business Process Management/Business Process Automation applications.

• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) - Knowledge in database and data management, analytics, application development and integration, intelligent technologies, and AI. Understanding of Integration, Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security technology domains.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of professional experience in a quota-carrying sales environment in a technology company OR in a role with significant exposure to business processes.

• Experience generating opportunities, qualifying leads, and managing sales pipelines across a defined territory with a proven track record of building customer relationships and articulating value propositions.

• A cooperative and productive approach to working relationships, internally and externally.

• A strong ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to changing environments, and apply knowledge to deliver results.

• An understanding of AI fundamentals, uses, and ethics, to identify business problems solvable with AI.

• A resilient mindset, embracing challenges with optimism and consistently striving for growth and success.

• Strong Business Acumen, including demonstrated knowledge of business processes and/or industries.

• Proficiency in English to engage with our global network.

We are planning a practical and immersive portion of our program, which will likely involve participants spending four (4) weeks, spread across two trips, in San Ramon, California. This experience is designed to provide unparalleled hands-on learning and networking opportunities. *Please note the in-person component is still in the planning phase, and the final decision will be confirmed by the first quarter of 2026. We will ensure that this information is communicated promptly, and that sufficient time is provided for necessary preparations.

During intensive phases of the program, it is critical that all participants are fully engaged and present to ensure maximum learning and success. As such, vacation will not be approved during some critical times of the program

Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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What you’ll do

As Senior Digital Enterprise Architect you are responsible for driving scalable enterprise transformation, enabling organizations to accelerate cloud adoption, optimize business value, and maximize automation. You support customers to translate their strategy into architecture and support them on their cloud transformation journey by leveraging SAP’s reference-based services that allow an outside-in perspective. Furthermore, you can expect to:

• Be at the forefront of modernizing enterprise transformation by leveraging digital tools

• Support organizations to continuously innovate and adopt state-of-the-art technologies
• Drive the adoption of AI-driven automation and SAP RISE integrated toolchain and methodologies
• Engage with Global Enterprise Architecture teams to leverage expertise as needed throughout the customer lifecycle
• Leverage data & tools to track and manage adoption a consumption activities, including Relationship Assessments and Outcome Success Plans
• Act as primary point of escalation for customers account issues
• Join a dynamic ecosystem focused on digital customer engagement
• Work in an innovative and growth-oriented business area
• Benefit from a culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning and growth mindsets

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation or cloud adoption projects
• Understanding of enterprise architecture methods as well as integration architectures
• Advanced knowledge of cloud technology (SaaS, DaaS, PaaS) in business environments
• Knowledge in project management methods and tools, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor initiatives, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills as well as clear and effective communication and the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders and understand their expectations, technical and business requirements
• Knowledge of SAP product portfolio as well as key GTM motions such as RISE with SAP or specific knowledge in one or several areas
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Arabic

Barcelona or New Cairo

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