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# SAP Enterprise Architect / SAP Strategy Lead

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, IT Management, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Project System, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, SAPBasis, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Optimization
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5832738744

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Enterprise Architect / SAP Strategy Lead (m/v/x) to drive SAP architecture decisions, provide strategic technology guidance, and ensure alignment between business objectives and the SAP landscape. This role requires a senior-level professional with extensive SAP expertise who can operate at both executive and architectural levels, challenging implementation partners and guiding long-term investment decisions. This is a four-year engagement, which can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis., * 10-15+ years of SAP experience, including significant exposure to complex enterprise environments.

 * Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture and transformation programs.
 * Strong background in Enterprise Architecture, beyond hands-on implementation activities.
 * Demonstrated ability to challenge and manage large SAP system integrators and implementation partners.
 * Experience defining multi-year SAP roadmaps and supporting strategic investment decisions.
 * Strong understanding of SAP ecosystem capabilities, integrations, governance, security, and best practices.
 * Experience working within large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
 * Ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.

Stakeholder Management

 * Extensive experience engaging with:
 * CIOs
 * IT Directors
 * Enterprise Architects
 * Business Executives
 * Program Sponsors
 * External SAP Partners and System Integrators
 * Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving consensus on strategic technology decisions., * Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
 * Confident communicator capable of challenging assumptions and influencing decision-makers.
 * Strong leadership and consulting skills.
 * Results-oriented with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
 * Comfortable operating in both business and technical discussions.
 * Dutch: Mandatory
 * English: Professional working proficiency

## Description

* Define and maintain the organization's SAP Enterprise Architecture strategy, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA.
 * Act as the trusted advisor to CIOs, IT leadership, and business stakeholders on SAP-related strategic initiatives.
 * Develop and maintain SAP roadmaps aligned with business objectives, digital transformation programs, and technology investment plans.
 * Assess and challenge architecture proposals, designs, and recommendations provided by SAP implementation and consulting partners.
 * Ensure SAP solutions fit within the broader enterprise architecture landscape.
 * Lead architecture governance and facilitate key design decision-making forums.
 * Provide guidance on SAP platform modernization, cloud strategy, integration architecture, and future-state operating models.
 * Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities, and technology risks related to SAP programs.
 * Serve as the bridge between business leadership, IT leadership, and external partners to ensure successful strategic outcomes.
 * Identify opportunities to optimize SAP investments, simplify architecture, and improve business value realization.


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