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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global SAP Teamlead Architecture & Development. - **Company:** Hero Group - **Location:** Bad Schwartau, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP Implementation, Systems Integration, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAPBasis, SAP S/4HANA, Integration Frameworks - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72d304b35071c6ec ## About the Role * More than 10 years of SAP experience within complex international SAP environments. * Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, ideally within a RISE with SAP environment. * Deep understanding of SAP architecture, integrations, security, authorizations, and development governance. * Experience leading global SAP transformation programs and managing complex system landscapes. * Strong knowledge of end-to-end SAP business processes and enterprise-wide architecture concepts. * Proven people leadership experience, including team development, coaching, and capability building. * Experience working with Enterprise Architecture teams, governance forums, and technology roadmaps. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into business value. * Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving. * Fluent English language skills. ## Description To strengthen our Global IT organization, we are looking for a Team Lead SAP Architecture & Development (m/f/d). In this role, you will lead the evolution of Hero's SAP architecture landscape, drive major transformation initiatives, and develop an international team of SAP professionals. You will act as a key partner to the business, ensuring that our SAP ecosystem remains secure, scalable, sustainable, and aligned with Hero's future ambitions. Your Responsibilities * Own and continuously evolve Hero's global SAP architecture across S/4HANA, integrations, data models, authorizations, and solution design principles. * Lead architectural decision-making and governance, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and strategic objectives. * Drive modern SAP architecture approaches leveraging technologies such as SAP BTP, APIs, CDS Views, SAP AI Data Products, and integration platforms. * Provide technical leadership for major SAP transformation programs, balancing innovation, standardization, operational stability, and cost efficiency. * Ensure a stable, secure, scalable, and future-ready SAP landscape while maintaining compliance with governance and security standards. * Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate business priorities into sustainable SAP capabilities and architectural roadmaps. * Define and enforce development standards, quality guidelines, governance frameworks, and security principles. * Foster effective collaboration across Business, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams. * Lead, coach, and develop an international SAP Architecture & Development team, driving capability building, knowledge sharing, and delivery excellence. ## Related Videos - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland)