CoE-Business Processes Principal Consultant
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Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Global Job - Summary
The focus of an SAP Business Process Architect's expertise is typically on the planning and design phases of an implementation of an SAP business application suite. Nowadays SAP Architects need to be familiar with the Digital Economy / Transformation and the top technology trends enabling it where Its organizations transition into hybrid system landscape with a mix of on premise platforms, private cloud solutions and public cloud services. Therefor Business Architecture expertise could also be leveraged on strategic corporate initiatives such as business process improvement initiatives, establishing internal centers of expertise or developing ongoing architectural governance processes. The engagement model of an Architect is not strictly limited to the planning/design phases but may also span the build and test as well as the operations phases to ensure proper implementation and operationalization of the business solutions.
Focus of Business Process Architects
On the basis of the client's scope, requirements and business strategy, a Business Process Architect is able to
Review client as-is processes and create the high-level to-be process model
Design detailed industry-specific / corporate customer to-be processes and the high-level solution design based on process requirements, application, and system landscape.
Business Process Architects evaluate customer requirements, map them to business processes, functional and solution architectures and ensure a proper implementation from a solution architecture point of view. For this they:
- Design detailed end-to-end industry-specific / corporate customer to-be processes
- Identify the appropriate end-to-end solution portfolio options and recommendations
- Identify solution gaps and develop gap closure options
- Design the end-to-end functional landscape and solution design, including the functional integration points, applicable standards, and governance
Key Areas of Responsibility and Tasks
The Principal Business Process Architect role is an active role that is customer focused.
The position requires a combination of strategic and comprehensive practical experience.
Leadership
Independently lead or execute complex assignments and deliverables
Coach project and team members on architectural topics
Demonstrate active leadership dependent on specific project role
Manage diverse expectations
Advisory / Delivery
Plan
Analyze and validate the client's business and IT requirements
Define the high-level end-to-end industry-specific / corporate customer business processes
Architect the end-to-end functional landscape and solution design to support the to-be business processes and business
Build
Provide direction to the implementation teams and work as intermediary across the local, near shore and offshore delivery streams
Lead the architectural governance function/processes
Lead solution architecture related project quality management tasks
Run
Support value tracking and reporting
Provide Value Delivery for the customer
Sales Support
Support business development and license & services sales in alignment with SAP Service Strategy
Thought Leadership / Innovation
Lead and contribute as an expert to related KM community
Identify opportunities for service innovation Actively follow and share developments / trends regarding new SAP and complementary partner offerings, industry trends and other topic areas relevant for the solution architecture domain
One Service / Max Attention Next Generation
To act as:
Business Transformation Lead
Job Tasks and Roles
Application Architecture
Application Portfolio Analysis
As-Is and To-Be Enterprise Architecture
Benchmarking and Best Practices
Big Deal Support
Business & IT alignment
Business Architecture
Business Innovation
Business Process Design
Business Process Management
Digital Business Strategy
Business Transformation Management
Cloud Architecture
Design Thinking
Digital Transformation
EA Management
EA Strategy & Modeling
Enterprise Architecture and Roadmap
IT Strategy
Organizational Change Management
Organization & Governance
S/4HANA Advisory
Solution Portfolio Analysis
Transformation Roadmap
Value Management
SAP Activate
Digital Business Knowhow
Functional Integration
Solution Architecture
Transition to S/4 HANA and Cloud
Experience & Educational Requirements
Experience & Language Requirements
Work Experience:
8+ years of experience in process implementation in leadership and customer facing roles related to solution architecture topics
Specialized Expertise:
Expert in (Digital) Business Transformation topics: BPM, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Change Management, Value Management, Project/Program Management, Innovation Management, Strategic Roadmaps, Cloud Transformation, TCO, Digital Transformation, Internet of Things (IoT) etc.
Expert in at least one additional industry, theme or business topic
Expert knowledge in functional integration and cross-solution issues
Expertise in at least one SAP Cloud Solution (e.g. SuccessFactors, Fieldglass, Ariba or Hybris)
Proficient in Business Process Management
Has clear understanding of information requirements, information flows and information usage within various business operations
Expert in applying methods of process and solution architecture modeling based on SAP and non-SAP solutions in one or more industries
Managerial Expertise
Has comprehensive track record and experience with complex implementation projects, including the coordination and decision facilitation of process and architecture related issues
Functional coordination of teams (internal and external)
Capable to effectively moderate between Client and SAP, Business, and IT
SAP Specific Expertise
Overall SAP Corporate Strategy and SAP Product Strategy Knowledge
Knowledge of the latest SAP Strategy and their related pillars including the capability to discuss this with the customer
SAP Product Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of:
SAP Product Portfolio (on premise and cloud solutions, S/4HANA) / SAP standard solution and service offerings
SAP Next Generation solutions and services (e.g., S/4HANA, Fiori (Mobility, UX), Cloud)
Industry Solutions (in related industry area)
SAP Product Roadmap (in related industry area)
Deep understanding of SAP's solution and service offerings including packaged solutions
Methodologies & Standards
Business Process Management Methodologies
(e.g., BPR (Business Process Reengineering), TQM (Total Quality Management), Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma)
Project management methodologies and standards (PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 etc.)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, like TOGAF / SAP Architecture
SAP Business Architecture (SAP Solution Process Maps - SPRINT)
Soft Skills
Professional Presentation & Pyramidal Thinking
Customer Communication & Presentation (Senior Mgmt. Level)
Meeting Moderation
Leadership & Management
Sales orientation
English: Fluent
Education
Master or equivalent degree
Professional Training & Certification
Sample Training & Certification Recommendations:
Trainings in multiple BTS disciplines like Enterprise Architecture, Business Process Management, Value Management, Organizational Change Management, Program and Project Management,
Additional for all Professional Consultants: BTM², SAP Architecture, GBTM and GBIM, Value Management
For further training recommendations please visit the BTS Training curriculum
At least one Professional external certification, like PMI or an SAP internal certification, like
SAP professional Architect (Code: P_EA_1) is highly recommended
Plus: One SAP product certification is highly recommended
For further training recommendations like S/4HANA please visit the "Service and Support Academy "
SAP Internal Tools and Methodologies
SAP Value Lifecycle Manager
SAP Solution Explorer
SAP ADM (expert-based, design-based, assemble to order, industrialized)
ASAP
SAP Activate
SAP Solution Manager
SAP Power Designer
Signavio
One Service / Max Attention Next Generation
PBPAs acting as BTL: Learning Map BTL
Alternative trainings and certifications according to development plan to be discussed with manager following topic focus & personal interest
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Requisition ID: 373392 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.
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