IT Architecture Senior Specialist for Innovation and Operation (SAP Cloud Application Services)

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As an IT Architecture Senior Specialist, you have the chance to shape and contribute to the overall SAP Cloud Services strategy. 

What you’ll do

• Represent the entire portfolio set of value-add services in SAP’s Enterprise Cloud Services engagements
• Take ownership for Development and Engineering of Application Innovation Services and E2E Implementation of Service Execution Readiness with Sales, Delivery and Customer Engagement Units inside and outside of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services organization
• Identification of business opportunities for new software and service portfolio elements arising from in depth understanding of solution and business processes
• Define roadmap for innovation adoption together with particular subject matter experts. Design software lifecycle procedures in strong collaboration with SAP cloud operations
• Actively work with Product, Development and Operations teams to align Enterprise Cloud Services with current and future product and cloud services offerings
• Support Go to market activities (Lead of customer focused solution design in Bid and Pre-sales phase)

What you bring

• 6+ years of related work experience in the area of IT Business Management, IT Operations or IT Architecture with exposure to experience with international customer projects
• Background in IT Architecture and key methodologies for efficient deployment and operation of SAP applications
• Understanding of customers unique business needs, objectives and budget situation (Total cost of operation)
• Ability to present complex information to customers and colleagues in a clear and appealing manner. Ability to build and position content solutions and services to industry demand
• Strong communication and social interaction skills in English is a must, other languages a plus
• Experience in ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) or other IT Service Management Standard Models
• Open for new technologies and innovative thinker
• Understanding of Data Science and principles on Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge of SAP Business AI is a plus.
• Knowledge on SAP’s best practice standards and tools for Application Lifecycle Management of Hybrid/Cloud Solutions. Knowledge of SAP Applications, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP HANA.

Meet your team

The SAP Enterprise Cloud Services portfolio empowers customers to run a modern, intelligent ERP system in the cloud. It comprises privately managed cloud deployment options for RISE with SAP and full SAP ERP value-adding SAP Cloud Application Services. With our functional and technical services, customers have the same level of control in a cloud environment than they had on-premise.

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We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

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 and more equitable world.
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For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 388571  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.