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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director, SAP Solution Architect - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Technology Operations, SuccessFactors, SAP (Applications), SAP Solution Manager, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10162198/associate-director-sap-solution-architect/ ## About the Role * Conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simple * Be bright, ability to rapidly pick up new technologies, propositions and business areas * Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives * Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing * Ability to work under own initiative and under tight pressures - planning, prioritising and controlling own workload * Precise approach to project management and procedures * Ability to assert own ideas with clients and within Deloitte senior management * Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - "self-teaching" of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions Role Competencies * Broad knowledge of Deloitte's integrated propositions, solutions, differentiation and track record * Detailed knowledge of the full range of business requirements, processes and S/4HANA solutions in your functional areas of expertise (eg finance, supply chain) * Broad integration knowledge of S/4HANA across the whole solution * Experience of working with other SAP solutions such as SuccessFactors, Ariba, IBP and BTP or equivalent is desirable * Work with the opportunity leads to conceptualise and communicate winning propositions * Mobilise and motivate a bid team and project team ## Description SAP Solutions Architect * Architecting the solutions for customers SAP opportunities * Supporting the sale of strategically important SAP deals * Ensuring SAP engagements are successfully delivered * Developing other solution team members * Develop Deloitte into new industries, propositions, services, technologies As a SAP Solution Architect (functional), your role will involve the following activities: * To support qualification of initial leads and determine appropriate bid team * Own bid lifecycle for smaller bids whilst contributing to larger bids * To lead/support complex S/4HANA opportunities and customer ITT responses - leading to the client choosing Deloitte as their preferred partner for S/4HANA implementations * Act as a quality assurance on proposals documents and presentations written by less experienced team members * To be part of the initial delivery team to architect the solution, de-risk the transition into delivery and ensure success * To build strong industry/partner relationships * To develop own skill set to maintain 'thought leadership' status in customer's and peers' eyes, * Being the SAP Solution Architect on an S/4HANA or wider SAP solution suite delivery programme - with multiple demanding stakeholders * Lead/support the preparation and delivery of sales proposals and presentations * Entrepreneurial - can identify and develop opportunities within existing accounts * Ability to organise and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations * Ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions * Lead functional/technical architecture in complex environments * Support the delivery team to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, resource plans, risks and issues * Manages design workshops on multiple areas of expertise * Command the respect and confidence of your peers Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Enterprise, Technology and Performance Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That's where we come in. 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