About the job

K&K Talents is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in Germany who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role: Senior Principal Technology Architect - SAP S/4HANALocation: Frankfurt, GermanyEmployment Type: Full-time Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Delivery LeadershipLead the design and governance of SAP solutions across multiple end to end S/4HANA implementations and large scale transformation programs.
• Define and steer architecture vision aligned with client business strategy, SAP roadmap (S/4HANA, BTP, RISE), enterprise standards, and cost considerations.
• Drive project execution from Phase 0 through delivery, across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Hybrid implementations.
• Utilize SAP’s full toolchain for architecture design, implementation, and lifecycle management.

• Client Engagement & AdvisoryCollaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps and readiness assessments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, influencing transformation strategy, de risking complex programs, and shaping value-driven solution architectures.
• Represent in key client interactions with strong communication and leadership presence.

• Pre-Sales & Thought LeadershipLead solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and effort estimations for RFP/RFI cycles.
• Support deal shaping, value proposition development, and architecture governance for large SAP pursuits.
• Contribute to internal knowledge assets, best practices, reference architectures, and quality frameworks.
• Publications, patents, or external thought leadership are considered a strong advantage.

• People LeadershipMentor and guide SAP architects and consulting teams across delivery and pre-sales.
• Establish architecture standards, good practices, and quality gates across the SAP service line.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Skill Required:Deep functional (SAP Finance/Manufacturing/Logistics/Sales) or technical skills (ABAP, Integration, Security, Basis) in one or two SAP ERP skills.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, Business AI, LeanIX, Signavio, Cloud ALM
• Hands-on SAP consulting experience.
• Minimum of 4 full lifecycle SAP project implementations.
• Experience in leading teams in SAP projects.
• Exposure to at least two types of S/4HANA projects: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid.
• Experience in transformation preparation or Phase 0 activities.
• Proficiency in SAP toolchain usage or administration.
• Valid SAP certification in relevant skill areas.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to engage middle management effectively.
• Proven ability to build solution proposals and estimate efforts accurately.
• Demonstrated flexibility, team spirit, and a results-driven mindset.

• Preferred Qualifications:Exposure to multiple SAP modules or skill areas within the SAP product portfolio.
• Publications or thought leadership in SAP or industry-specific domains.