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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Architect to join our dynamic Cloud Services and Delivery (CS&D) organization at SAP in the Netherlands. As an Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital transformation journey of our customers by designing and implementing scalable and innovative solutions based on SAP technologies. This is a local role because of customer proximity requirements.

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

• 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.