Principal Technology Architect
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Job description
Infosys is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Principal Technology Architect - SAP to join our growing SAP practice in Europe. This role requires deep SAP technology expertise, thought leadership, and a strong track record of architecting and delivering complex SAP transformation programs. As a Principal Technology Architect, you will own solution architecture, lead client engagements, guide delivery teams, and shape the SAP transformation vision for some of Europe's leading enterprises., Architecture & Delivery Leadership
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Lead the design and governance of SAP solutions across multiple end to end S/4HANA implementations and large scale transformation programs.
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Define and steer architecture vision aligned with client business strategy, SAP roadmap (S/4HANA, BTP, RISE), enterprise standards, and cost considerations.
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Drive project execution from Phase 0 through delivery, across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Hybrid implementations.
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Utilize SAP's full toolchain for architecture design, implementation, and lifecycle management. Client Engagement & Advisory
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Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps and readiness assessments.
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Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, influencing transformation strategy, de risking complex programs, and shaping value-driven solution architectures.
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Represent Infosys in key client interactions with strong communication and leadership presence. Pre-Sales & Thought Leadership
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Lead solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and effort estimations for RFP/RFI cycles.
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Support deal shaping, value proposition development, and architecture governance for large SAP pursuits.
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Contribute to internal knowledge assets, best practices, reference architectures, and quality frameworks.
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Publications, patents, or external thought leadership are considered a strong advantage. People Leadership
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Mentor and guide SAP architects and consulting teams across delivery and pre-sales.
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Establish architecture standards, good practices, and quality gates across the SAP service line.
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Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- 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.