BTS Project Systems Architect

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Location: Anywhere in the U.S.

Travel: must be open to up to 50 % travel (current, but subject to change based on customer requirements)

BTS Job Description: BTS Project Systems Architect

What you’ll do:

The BTS Program and Project Systems Architect role will lead innovation and digital transformation initiatives for SAP’s largest and most important customers. The responsibilities of this role include creating strategic and tactical roadmaps charting the deployment of digital solutions SAP offers while developing compelling business cases to help guide our customer’s strategic decision-making activities. 

The BTS Program and Project Systems Architect will provide comprehensive advice to our customers on long- and short-term opportunities for their key strategic imperatives and recommend innovations that anticipate the future direction of both business and IT stakeholders in the Capital &  Expense Projects planning and execution areas (with a focus on federal, state and A&D/military, utilities contracting processes).

Key Competencies:

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the SAP solution suite for program and project management – core project systems, CPM, EPPM, PMMO, and the competitive landscape.
• SME level knowledge of EPPM data model and processes in Portfolio Management, Project Management, cprojects, integration to SAP PS
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Cloud for projects, collaborative project management is a definite plus
• Facilitate collaborative architecture discussions with our customers IT and business executives.
• Work effectively across multiple functions and teams to define clear requirements to achieve business outcomes
• Analyze key business and IT requirements in the Proram and Project Management  area (with particular focus on complex, long-term contracts, i.p. in the A&D, Federal and State and Local Government environment incl. topics like contract flow-down, management of disclosure statements, management of multi-year, high value contracts and maintenance programs)
• Develop of strategic roadmaps for Program and Project Management  area to ensure a customer’s CAPEX and OPEX processes support their sustainability goals and values.
• Identify improvement potentials within the Program and Project Management  areas – initiating, budgeting, monitoring and settlement efficiency and reporting transparency.
• Influence transition states toward joint business outcomes building on SAP solution value.

What you bring:

• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation - able to lead customer engagements at an executive level
• Proven excellent knowledge in Program and Project Management  processes and deep implementation knowledge in SAP ECC, S/4HANA and cloud solutions for Project Systems  (ideally in A&D and Public Sector)
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of various solution architecture alternatives
• 5+ years of SAP solution experience, 5+ years management consulting experience
• 10+ years of solution and/or architecture (business & IT) experience
• MBA preferred

Meet the team:

Business Transformation Services (BTS) is the strategic advisory arm of SAP’s Service & Support organization. We assist clients in achieving their Digital Transformation vision based on their SAP and other IT investments. BTS works at the program level and more broadly at the enterprise level to define, deliver, and measure strategic business outcomes.

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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 two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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, you can bring out your best.  

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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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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.

Compensation Range Transparency: 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 150400 - 335900 USD USD. 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.

Requisition ID: 406669 | Work Area:Consulting and Professional Services  | Expected Travel: 0 - 60% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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