Principal Enterprise Architect - Rise Houston jobs at Sap in South Korea, Seoul

What you’ll do:

As aChief 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. You will drive the value realization and the solution adoption 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.
• Enhance impact on customer’s business goals by driving value realization through solution adoption and consumption of capabilities.
• Bundle customer expectations and align business goals in a tangible enterprise level success plan to monitor and validate KPIs & value drivers to enable value-driven business transformation with value framework.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring secure, reliable, and flexible cloud environments for mission-critical processes.
• Through governance, involve and engage relevant stakeholders within and outside the customer organization to enhance value realization, establish a common perspective on customer business goals and value drivers across solution areas to provide customer context to all teams, enhancing customer proximity and experience.
• Align customers and partners with SAP’s Clean Core strategy, accelerate BTP adoption and promote SAP best practices.

Transformation, Architectural & Solution Skills:

• Experience delivering enterprise business transformation projects and aligning customer priorities with target architecture and roadmap.
• In-depth 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.
• Understanding of SAP’s value framework, value drivers and business case creation with e.g. VLM (SAP value lifecycle manager)

Must-Have Requirements:

• 15+ years in customer experience roles (e.g., Program Manager, Architect), with experience in end-to-end architectural design for hybrid solution landscapes.
• Extensive 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 and C-levels, both within an IT team and across business functions.
• Mindset for Strategic Thinking, Continuous Learning, and Business Acumen.
• 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.

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ChicagoJob Segment:Information Technology, IT Architecture, Developer, Architecture, ERP, Technology, Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with customers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to understand business objectives, identify opportunities, and define technology strategies aligned with SAP's product portfolio.
• Design end-to-end enterprise solutions that meet business requirements, considering scalability, performance, security, and integration aspects.
• Develop architectural governance, roadmaps, and implementation plans to guide the execution of technology initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to build architecture teams throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices, promoting reusability and adherence to SAP's architectural principles.
• Conduct technology assessments and facilitate decision-making processes to support solution adoption and investment prioritization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in enterprise architecture and SAP offerings, actively participating in professional development activities.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Very strong knowledge with a proven projects record a few of the following areas where you acted as enterprise architect:

Technology:

• • BTP, Integration, AI, Keep the Core Clean, Extensibility concept
  • Data Analytics
  • Security
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Or other SAP solution areas
• SAP Products and Methods Knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of SAP Product Portfolio (Cloud solutions, S/4HANA, ..)
  • Industry Solutions (in related industry area) - Leverage industry and SAP reference architectures
• Certification / competence in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
  • S/4HANA Functional Modules as mentioned above.
  • Project Management (e.g., SAP Activate, SAFE)
  • TOGAF
  • EA Tooling
• Ability to work under pressure, in critical situations and under tight deadlines
• Ability to deliver clear, concise presentations and present complex information in a clear and precise manner
• Willingness and ability to travel to customers
• Resilience in challenging customer situations to sustain Enterprise Architecture engagements and make them successful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Minimal Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Current knowledge of IT trends and their impact on business strategies with specific focus on the latest SAP solutions
• Excellent (written and verbal) communication and presentation skills (in English; Dutch is a plus)
• Leadership skills to create a vision and put this into action with a team

DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• We are looking for a balance of the following:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience as an Enterprise Architect or Business Architect (or similar role)
• Strong knowledge of S/4HANA
• Project- or Program management
• Proven knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, SAP Integration Advisory Methodology, SAP Extensibility Advisory Methodology and SAP Clean Core principles

This role is based in the Netherlands because of customer proximity requirements and we can only consider candidates which will not require a relocation.
If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about sustainability, please apply with your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Segment:Information Technology, IT Architecture, Developer, Cloud, ERP, Technology

Do:

• Drive Design Across Product Lines:

• Help define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams and design leadership.
• Work with design representatives across various lines of business to produce strategy of experience concepts to final solution.

• Help conduct user research and usability testing to understand AI-driven enterprise needs.

• Create AI interactions that augment human decision-making.

• Contribute to scalable design systems and create interactive prototypes.

• Balance business goals, technical feasibility, and user needs for effective solutions.

• Define AI Ethics & Explainability:

• Ensure AI experiences are transparent, consistent, ethical, and trustworthy.
• Develop intuitive explanations and guidelines for AI recommendations and predictions.

• Advocate for human control and transparency over AI automation.
• Innovate & Inspire:

• Stay ahead of emerging AI+UX trends and share knowledge proactively.

• Foster a culture of experimentation and user-centred

What You Bring:

• 7+ years in product design, UX/UI, or interaction design.

• Basic understanding of AI concepts—machine learning, conversational experiences, and predictive analytics.

• Hands-on experience having worked on AI-powered UX, enterprise software, or complex systems design.

• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools.

• Skills in creating wireframes, journey maps, and high-fidelity prototypes.

• Experience building scalable design systems.

• Long-term and short-term strategic thinking.

• Effective communication of design decisions using storytelling and data.

• for mentoring and contributing toa strong design

• Shape AI in UX: Work oncutting-edgeAI-driven experiences.

• Design with Purpose: Create meaningful and transparent user experiences.

• Grow & Innovate: Join a design-first, experiment-driven culture.

• Global Impact: Influence millions of users worldwide across SAP product lines.

How to Apply:

AI related UX projects, enterprise software design experience, andunique about your design process.

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What you’ll do:

As aPrincipal 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. You will drive the value realization and the solution adoption 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.
• Enhance impact on customer’s business goals by driving value realization through solution adoption and consumption of capabilities.
• Bundle customer expectations and align business goals in a tangible enterprise level success plan to monitor and validate KPIs & value drivers to enable value-driven business transformation with value framework.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring secure, reliable, and flexible cloud environments for mission-critical processes.
• Through governance, involve and engage relevant stakeholders within and outside the customer organization to enhance value realization, establish a common perspective on customer business goals and value drivers across solution areas to provide customer context to all teams, enhancing customer proximity and experience.
• Align customers and partners with SAP’s Clean Core strategy, accelerate BTP adoption and promote SAP best practices.

Transformation, Architectural & Solution Skills:

• Experience delivering enterprise business transformation projects and aligning customer priorities with target architecture and roadmap.
• In-depth 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.
• Understanding of SAP’s value framework, value drivers and business case creation with e.g. VLM (SAP value lifecycle manager)

Must-Have Requirements:

• 10+ years in customer experience roles (e.g., Program Manager, Architect), with experience in end-to-end architectural design for hybrid solution landscapes.
• Extensive 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.
• Proficiency in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies and Clean Core principles.
• S/4HANA technical or/and SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge/experience.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (in English) at the senior management and C-levels, both 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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HoustonJob Segment:Cloud, Information Technology, IT Architecture, Developer, ERP, Technology

What you'll do

Supply Chain Managementwith deep expertise aroundEWM & MM, you will be involved in

• Application of the functional expertise for the digital transformation of our customers according to S/4HANA / Intelligent Enterprise
• Outline the definition of Enterprise Architecture & Solution Architecture for large / medium customer transformation journeys
• Design Customer Processes, Configuration of the system and Identification of gaps; designing custom processes
• Delivery of premium engagement remotely / onsite validation and support services
• Helping customers with complex root cause analysis and problem resolution
• High willingness to learn in the areas of new innovations around Business AI and should keep abreast of relevant new SAP features / releases
• Advocating the approach of Clean Core to our customers
• Engage with customers and engagement teams to scope solutions and build customer proposals
• Managing and leading Solution integration across various process areas
• Willingness to travel on short notice for varying durations

What you bring

• Experience in the role ofSAP SCMTrack lead in 5-6 End to End Implementation projects
• 4-5 years of functional experience in any of the core topics inWarehouse Managementdomain and more than 16 years of Consulting experience in implementing Solutions inEWM/MMon ECC & S/4HANA
• Experience of at least 8-10 E2E Implementation projects of which at least 2-3 projects should be on S/4 HANAEWM
• Deep expertise aroundSAP ERP EWM, WM and expert knowledge in Integration ofEWM & MMwith all relevant modulessuch as PP, SD, PM, QM, TM, etc.
• Knowledge additionally on S/4 HANA Public Cloud,Signavio, BN4L,aATP, IBP, PPDS,etc., is desirable but not mandatory
• Exposure to South Korea localization from aSupply Chain Planning & Managementstandpoint
• Exposure toECC toS4HANA Conversion will be an added advantage

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead customer engagements at an executive level
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of various solution architecture alternatives
• Readiness to travel in the range of "0-100%”

Supply Chainpractice forregion is part of the Cloud ERP organization, is a key division of AdS/4HANA Core ERP(FCM/SCM) and Analytics(BW/SAC/Datasphere). Alsotransformation engagements to success inas well as other regions. We constantly innovate and deliver solutions using the cutting

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Mostly within Korea, but ready to travel for assignments within APJ or other Global Regions (short term and long term)

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Job Segment:Supply Chain, ERP, Cloud, Solution Architect, Consulting, Operations, Technology

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Do you love to work with people in a very dynamic environment? Do you like to be challenged by newest applications? Do you want to see global players and their unique business? Then this offer fits perfectly to you. We focus with 100% commitment on engaging with and delivering for our customers to make them successful. For us, the customer comes first.

Center of Expertise EMEA support our Premium Engagement customers in their digital transformation. We sustain the adoption of SAP software and ensure that our customers can successfully plan, implement, integrate and operate their software, including continuous improvement, quality management, problem solving and knowledge transfer.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

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• Transformation Planning following proven methodologies.
• Act as advisor to the customer with a broad application, LineofBusiness (LoB)or industry understanding.
• Reviewthe as-is situation and goals of a customer holistically (e.g. industry, LoB),andtranslate them into an appropriate business-driven IT-roadmap and architecture design based on SAP’s offerings and SAP’s cloud strategy, with a clear focus on customer success.
• Challenge existing solutions / approaches / concepts, to generate a state-of-the-art and future-ready outcome.
• Identify clear value drivers and develop compelling outcome-based value propositions to guide customer’s decision-making.
• Operationalize the customers’ business strategies, identifyrelevant components, approaches, input, etc. to derive the best possible solution and help our customersto leveragethe differentiating benefits of our cloud solutions.
• Clarifyexpectations from various stakeholders, especially in very difficult cases; create a solution which integrates diverse points of view and serves as a starting point for future SAP business. Collaborate with customers, partners and SAP teams for the best possible implementation.
• Take a step back if required and re-define the concepts so that a constant improvement is guaranteed (agility in solution design).
• Drive knowledge management and innovation activities based on this experience with customers. Document successful approaches, tools etc. and makes them available at SAP internally.
• Support our customers on their transformation to SAP S/4HANA / Intelligent Enterprise.
• Fully understand and leverage the capabilities of SAPs technology platform(s).
• Take the lead of delivery of complex remote and onsite services together with our experts for global customers with focus on system optimization, conceptual planning and road mapping as well as empowering the customers with newest best practice knowledge.
• Collaborate and co-innovate with the respective development teams.

Required skills

• Very strong knowledge with a proven projects record in any of the following areas where you acted as a team lead or solution architect:
  • Finance
  • Or Logistics (e.g. MM, EWM, TM)
  • Or Digital Supply Chain (e.g. PP, QM, PM)
  • Or Supply Chain Planning (e.g. APO, IBP, PPDS)
  • Or other SAP solution areas

• Good knowledge of SAP cloud solutions and products roadmap (S/4HANA or Digital Supply Chain as an example)
• Overall SAP Corporate Strategy and SAP Product Strategy Knowledge
• Knowledge of the latest SAP Strategy and its related pillars including the capability to discuss this with the customer
• SAP Products and Methods Knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of SAP Product Portfolio (on premise and cloud solutions, S/4HANA)
  • Industry Solutions (in related industry area) - Leverage industry and SAP reference architectures
• Certification / competence in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
  • S/4HANA Functional Modules as mentioned above.
  • Project Management (e.g., SAP Activate, PMI or SAP internal certification)
  • SAP Professional Architect
  • TOGAF
  • Signavio
  • Lean-IX
• Ability to work under pressure, in critical situations and under tight deadlines
• Ability to deliver clear, concise presentations and present complex information in a clear and precise manner
• Willingness and ability to travel to customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred skills

• Experience in working with cross-cultural teams or individuals
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams

WORK EXPERIENCE

• University degree in computer science, business information technology, mathematics, physics, engineering or equivalent
• At least 8-10 years of SAP projects with responsibility for Solution Architecture or ideally Enterprise Architecture experience

​Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 415273 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

Job Segment:Logistics, Solution Architect, Supply Chain, Cloud, IT Architecture, Operations, Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand business processes and requirements.
• Develop solution architectures for business applications, focusing on SAP Fiori, UI5, and related technologies.
• Design scalable, high-performance backend services using CAP (Cloud Application Programming) model and CDS (Core Data Services) views.
• Lead the integration of SAP Fiori applications with OData services and other back-end systems.
• Design the architecture of SAP Build and MS Power Platform solutions, stand-alone or integrated with SAP Fiori
• Collaborate on system architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
• Guide development teams in implementing solutions that adhere to architectural design and meet performance and security standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the development teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptual design through to deployment and support.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in SAP and cloud technologies, (Generative) AI and recommend improvements to existing solutions.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise solutions with a focus on SAP Fiori, UI5, and related framework like Angular JS/ React JS etc.
• Proficiency in developing and extending SAP Fiori applications, including front-end and back-end integration.
• Strong experience with SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model, Core Data Services (CDS) views, and Node.js.
• Expertise in working with OData services, JSON, XML, and SQL databases (queries, performance optimization, etc.).
• Experience in leading technical discussions, translating business requirements into solution architectures.
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders and translate their needs into technical requirements.
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices, including leading or participating in scrum ceremonies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or other SAP cloud products.
• Knowledge of security standards and best practices in SAP environments.
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CD processes for cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with (mobile) application development for SAP solutions.
• Experience with the development and/or application of machine learning, Generative AI models and other AI frameworks.

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Job Segment:Solution Architect, ERP, Cloud, Information Technology, IT Architecture, Technology