Principal Consultant - Business Data Strategy & Advisory - Data Architect

Role Overview

As a Principal Consultant, Business Data Strategy & Advisory, you’ll lead customer engagements to bring SAP’s transformative frameworks for Business data to life at SAP’s customers. Reporting to the General Manager of Data & AI Adoption, your role will focus on thought leadership, fostering collaboration, and achieving customer success.

Key responsibilities

• Develop innovative business data and analytics concepts, strategies, and solutions for our industrial clients in both national and international contexts
• Advise on the implementation and optimization of reporting and planning solutions with SAP Business Data Cloud from requirements analysis and technical design to implementation
• Transform and modernize existing reporting and planning systems and integrate Business AI with the needed high quality data
• Take on program and project responsibility and support in presales activities
• Deepen and expand customer relationships through competent consulting and solution-oriented approaches

What you bring

• Strategic Visionary and Trusted Advisor: Deep expertise in Data & Analytics and data platform architectures, concepts and business impacts, with a strategic view that aligns with SAP’s vision and cloud methodologies like RISE or Clean Core. Proven ability to align technology and business strategies for impactful customer outcomes
• Experienced data & analytics transformation Leader: 10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics architecture and business transformation, with a track record of inspiring customers, driving collaboration, and delivering high-impact solutions. Proven track record of delivering large scale data & analytics programs / projects in the SAP environment
• Customer-centric and Change-Oriented: Strong focus on customer success and extensive experience leading large-scale transformations. Skilled in change management to ensure digital adoption and measurable value for clients

Must-Have Requirements

• SAP data and analytics expertise: In-depth knowledge of SAP’s Data & AI portfolio (SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW) and the correlation with SAP Business AI, SAP RISE including Clean Core principles and SAP BTP.
• Experience working with leading third-party data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, alongside hyperscaler ecosystems including Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.
• Deep technical expertise in integration architectures across hybrid SAP and non-SAP environments, with strong knowledge of Data Mesh and Data Fabric approaches, Big Data and Data Lake technologies, and OpenSource technologies, including the Apache ecosystem.
• Data architecture change management: General knowledge about hybrid data & AI architectures, with proven success in guiding impactful transformations and leading change management initiatives to support adoption.
• Strategic relationship building: Strong networking skills within SAP and externally, with the ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, including CIOs and CTOs
• Ecosystem: Strong ecosystem engagement across the SAP Data and Analytics landscape including Development, Sales, and Enterprise Architecture as well as with external partners, hyperscalers, and third-party vendors to foster innovation, scale capabilities, drive customer impact, and maintain trusted feedback loops to inform the evolution of SAP products and concepts.
• Cross industry expertise and exposure: cross industry expertise with a deep knowledge in at least one industry to build relevant Use Cases for Business data platforms

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Innovation & AI expertise: Experience integrating AI and emerging technologies to drive transformation goals and enhance customer adoption
• S/4HANA & business transformation expertise: S/4HANA and business transformation knowledge to identify optimization & innovation potentials in customer engagements
• Industry certifications: Relevant certifications, such as SAP Certified Architect or others, with recognition as a thought leader in enterprise architecture
• Advanced change management skills: Expertise in advanced change management practices, with a history of driving engagement and complex organizational change

What we offer

• Impact SAP’s Future: Lead transformative projects that define SAP’s strategy and drive customer success
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Work alongside global teams, SAP executives, and strategic customers on high-value transformations
• Career Growth Opportunities: Enjoy a clear path to advancement with opportunities for specialization or leadership within SAP’s ecosystem
• Inclusive Work Environment: Experience a flexible environment fostering continuous learning, professional development, and innovation