About this role
Role : Senior Industry Principal / SAP Data Strategist Technology : SAP Data Strategy Location : Germany Why Infosys Join Infosys and be part of a forward-thinking, open, and globally diverse organization. We foster innovation over repetitive work and growth over stagnation. As one of the fastest-growing SAP consulting organizations in Germany and Europe, Infosys offers compelling career opportunities in a dynamic, high-impact environment. You will collaborate with highly skilled professionals in a global corporate culture and play a leading role in large-scale digital transformation programs for DAX 30 and Fortune 1000 clients. Our growth trajectory provides you with the opportunity to lead global teams and shape enterprise-wide transformation journeys. Job Description Are you a seasoned SAP professional with deep experience in enterprise transformation and global deployments? Do you want to operate at a larger scale and influence end-to-end business transformation? This role offers the opportunity to shape future-ready enterprise solutions through high-impact S/4HANA programs. As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will engage across the full transformation lifecycle, collaborating closely with business and IT leaders to define, design, and deliver data-driven, value-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities • Generate consulting-led opportunities and thought leadership with key clients • Co-create next-generation business models and end-to-end processes to drive competitive advantage and cost leadership • Design and synthesize end-to-end processes across planning, sales, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, plant maintenance, and customer service • Define transformation roadmaps using SAP best practices, SAP S/4HANA, SaaS LoB solutions, and partner platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft) • Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, Blockchain, IoT, RPA, and advanced analytics • Lead assessments, due diligences, and transformation workshops • Support clients in building transformation business cases and value realization models • Engage directly with senior business stakeholders and communicate in business-led language • Develop business blueprints, PoCs, transformation plans, change impact assessments, and learning content • Facilitate and moderate large cross-functional workshops to define vision, requirements, gaps, and risks • Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions • Drive business buy-in and adoption of delivered solutions • Contribute to joint product roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft • Provide an independent, experience-based perspective aligned with SAP and broader vendor product strategies Leadership & Stakeholder Responsibility You will be supported by a global “A-Team” of experts from the Infosys talent pool. As a senior leader, you will: • Mentor, guide, and develop team members across geographies • Act as a hands-on, approachable, and reliable leader • Ensure solution quality, transparent feedback, and delivery excellence • Represent Infosys as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders • Bring best-in-class industry practices, data metrics, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision-making • Deliver harmonized and optimized enterprise solutions aligned with business value Required Knowledge & Skills • Enterprise data design expertise: CDM, LDM, PDM, data standardization and harmonization • Data-driven organization design, including data governance frameworks, roles, and operating models • Data platform selection and architecture for aggregation, analytics, reporting, and monetization • Strong familiarity with the SAP product portfolio and SAP consulting landscape • Deep functional expertise (Finance & Controlling / Manufacturing / Logistics / Sales) or technical expertise (ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, Basis) • Strong IT and SAP architecture knowledge • Business acumen across industries, value chains, financial metrics, and emerging trends • Proven C-level and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities • Extensive experience in IT-enabled transformation and operations • 14+ years of hands-on SAP consulting experience • Participation in at least 5 end-to-end SAP implementations (new offerings) • Experience as Architect or Program/Track Lead • Exposure to at least two project types: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid • Transformation preparation / Phase 0 experience • SAP toolchain usage or administration experience • Valid SAP certification(s) • Strong client-facing presence, communication, and presentation skills • Solution proposal development and estimation expertise • Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and lead with a winning mindset Preferred Skills • Exposure across multiple SAP modules and domains • Experience in SAP Sales and Service Delivery roles • Prior business-domain experience before IT • External publications or thought leadership in relevant domains • Exposure to non-SAP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft ecosystem) Personal Attributes • Strong analytical and lateral thinking abilities • High levels