Services Architecture Expert (Multiple Positions Available)

SAP America, Inc. seeks a Services Architecture Expert (multiple positions available) at our Newtown Square, PA location to act as an advisor to the customer with a broad application, LoB or industry understanding. Expectations and Tasks: Understands the as-is situation and goals of a customer holistically (e.g. industry, LoB), can translate them into an appropriate business-driven IT-roadmap and architecture design based on SAP’s offerings and SAP’s cloud strategy, with a clear focus on customer success. Operationalizes the customers’ business strategies, identifies relevant components, approaches, input, etc. to derive the best possible solution and helping our customers reap the increasingly differentiating benefits of our cloud solutions. Challenges existing solutions, approaches, concepts, to generate a state-of-the-art and future-ready outcome. Re-defines the concepts so that a constant improvement is guaranteed (agility in solution design). Clarifies expectations from various stakeholders, especially in very difficult cases; creates a solution which integrates diverse points of views and serves as a starting point for future SAP business. Collaborates with customers, partners and SAP teams for the best possible implementation. Drives knowledge management and innovation activities based on this experience with customers. Collaborates and co-innovates with the respective development teams. Explains and uses various Architectural patterns - e.g. micro-service based architecture, reactive architecture, cloud native etc. Supports sales deals by articulating deployment scope, design, roadmap, and estimates. Designs a to-be architecture for optimal outcome that supports the realization of expected business outcomes. Defines the strategic, conceptual, and organizational scope for the design of the SAP-centric IT landscape, especially when customer requirements are very challenging. Develops the business, application, data, technology or enterprise architecture in close collaboration with the customer, considering all aspects of complex / extraordinary situations, to generate delightful solutions for customers. Troubleshoots success-critical customer issues related to SAP, independent of their nature. Acts based on their Architect role in service delivery, as Business Architect, Application (Solution) Architect, Data Architect, Technical Architect or Enterprise Architect. Advises and mentors diverse teams, which include customer, partner and SAP resources., AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Education and Occupational Experience: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience: Experience must include five (5) years involving each of the following:

• Cloud Migration of SAP Application to hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Webservices;
• Designing SAP enterprise architecture;
• SAP Technical Landscape Strategy and Design;
• Defining and integrating IT-Landscape;
• Designing Digital Transformation Roadmaps for Enterprise Applications; and
• Building Business Process Transformation Plans with the SAP toolchain. Travel: Position requires up to 60% domestic and international travel to various and unanticipated customer sites and SAP offices for customer meetings. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy .

Compensation Range Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is $160,480 - $272,720. SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $200,600 - $340,900. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits ., We win with inclusion SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles, $160,480-$272,720 per year

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About SAP With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives. As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience., At SAP, you’ll belong to a global community that grows together. Expect inclusive teams, international collaboration across time zones, and continuous learning through academies, mentoring, and certifications. We celebrate diverse perspectives, encourage experimentation, and give you the flexibility to do your best work-where curiosity, impact, and career mobility thrive., At SAP, we’re not just shaping the future, we’re creating it with a collaborative spirit, a drive for high performance, and a commitment to continuous learning. SAP’s purpose is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives with sustainability at the core. Our integrated applications connect all parts of a business into an intelligent suite on a fully digital platform. With the largest cloud portfolio on the market, world-class benefits, and recognition for your individual contributions, we’re here to empower you to bring out your best.