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# SAP Solution Architect / Lead Consultant

- **Company:** Descriptiontalan
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Business Technology Platform, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/sap-solution-architect-lead-consultant/47824742

## About the Role

enterprise SAP environments.Deep expertise in one or more SAP functional domains, including:Finance and ControllingProcurement and Materials ManagementSales and DistributionSupply Chain and LogisticsManufacturingWarehouse ManagementAsset ManagementHuman Capital ManagementCustomer ExperienceExperience delivering SAP implementation, transformation or optimisation programmes.Strong understanding of business process design and solution architecture.Experience working within complex, multi-site or international organisations.Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.Desirable Skills and ExperienceSAP certification.Experience with SAP BTP, Fiori, Integration Suite or SAP Analytics Cloud.Experience leading large-scale or multi-vendor SAP programmes.Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.Experience supporting business development and pre-sales activities.Additional Information#TalanUKSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience
level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting

## Description

personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.Job DescriptionTalan is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect / Lead Consultant to support the delivery and development of strategic SAP engagements across the UK and Ireland.This is a senior, client-facing role combining solution architecture, functional leadership, delivery oversight and account management. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them define, implement and optimise SAP solutions that support their business and technology objectives.The role is suitable for an experienced SAP professional with strong expertise in one or more functional areas and the ability to
work across complex enterprise environments, transformation programmes and multidisciplinary teams.ResponsibilitiesClient and Account LeadershipAct as a senior SAP advisor and primary point of contact for key clients.Build strong relationships with business, technology and programme stakeholders.Manage incoming requirements, assess priorities and coordinate the appropriate delivery resources.Maintain oversight of the engagement pipeline, utilisation and future client needs.Identify opportunities to extend and strengthen existing client relationships.Solution Architecture and Functional LeadershipLead solution assessments, requirements gathering and end-to-end SAP solution design.Translate business requirements into scalable and practical SAP solutions.Provide functional leadership across one or more SAP domains.Define solution roadmaps aligned with client strategy, enterprise architecture and SAP best practices.Support SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, optimisation and continuous
improvement programmes.Prepare statements of work, functional specifications and delivery estimates.Delivery and Quality ManagementLead functional workstreams across design, configuration, testing, deployment and post-go-live support.Coordinate functional consultants, technical teams, developers and integration specialists.Ensure the quality and consistency of project deliverables.Manage delivery risks, dependencies and issues.Support effective knowledge transfer and long-term client capability development.Team and Practice DevelopmentManage, mentor and support SAP consultants.Contribute to the development of Talan's SAP capabilities, methodologies and reusable assets.Support recruitment, capability building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.Contribute to proposals, client presentations and pre-sales activities where required.QualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceSignificant experience as an SAP Solution Architect / Lead Consultant.Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and


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