About this role
• Role Responsibilities:
• Design end‑to‑end SAP technical architectures (ECC, S/4HANA, Cloud, Hybrid).
• Own the technical solution section of proposals and bids.
• Translate customer requirements into clear, compelling SAP solutions.
• Present architecture, value proposition, risks, and assumptions to customers.
• Provide sizing, effort estimation, and cost model inputs.
• Act as the SAP technical spokesperson during deal pursuits.
• Align proposed solutions with delivery capabilities and best practices.
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• Core Expertise • SAP BASIS & S/4HANA architecture (high‑level, solution view) • SAP on Cloud (Azure / AWS / GCP) • HA / DR, security, scalability concepts • SAP BTP, CPI, PI/PO, Solution Manager • Architecture diagrams, proposal documentation, solution decks •
• Must-Have Certifications • SAP, Cloud, or Solution Architecture certifications are good to have, especially for customer‑facing presales roles.
• Experience & Background
• 12–17+ years in SAP BASIS / SAP Technical roles
• 3+ years in presales, solution architecture, or customer‑facing roles
• Experience supporting RFPs, proposals, and bid defences.
• Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Comfortable engaging with CxOs, IT heads, and enterprise architects
• The SAP Integration Suite Associate Director is a strategic role responsible for defining, designing, and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive integration architectures across the organization.
• The architect will work closely with senior management, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure that integration solutions are aligned with business goals and technology strategies.
• The architect will work for a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• The Architect should lead RFPs, Hiring, Competency Management, KRAs (Quality, Innovation, L&D etc.)
• The Architect should drive and implement GenAI capabilities.
• Agile mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with good soft skills.
• Should have good design knowledge and be willing to research new solutions based on the requirements
• Coach others, recognize individual strengths, and encourage ownership within the team.
• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & Ability to work independently and with a team
Must-Have Certificates:
• SAP Certified Associate -SAP Integration Suite (Desired)
• SAP Integration Suite: Become an Integration Black Belt (Desired)
• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Process Orchestration (Desired)
• Scrum Master (Desired)
• Bachelor of Engineering / MCA from a top tier college or university