IMPORTANT: Full right to work in the UK: ILR, British passport, national
Hybrid: 3 days per week in office
Location: London or at a commutable distance
Hiring process: 2 technical interviews and a HR call
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 Gross/a DOE + 15%-20% bonus depending of seniority + amazing benefits package
About The Role:
Are you a seasoned SAP professional with a passion for enterprise-scale transformation? Do you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and value realization?
As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact SAP S/4HANA transformation programs for global clients. This is a senior leadership position where you will advise C-level stakeholders, co-create future-ready business models, and lead complex end-to-end transformations across industries.
You will operate at scale, supported by a global network of experts, and act as a trusted advisor guiding clients through strategic change - from early visioning and Phase 0 assessments to MVP delivery and enterprise rollout.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Consulting & Value Creation
- Generate consulting-led opportunities and contribute to industry thought leadership
- Co-create next-generation business models and end-to-end processes that drive competitive advantage and cost leadership
- Lead transformation assessments, due diligence, and executive workshops
- Build business cases, value realization models, and transformation roadmaps
- Communicate complex technology concepts in business-led, C-suite language
Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Delivery
- Design and synthesize end-to-end processes across:
- Planning, Sales, Procurement
- Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics
- Plant Maintenance and Customer Service
- Define enterprise transformation roadmaps using:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP best practices and SaaS Line-of-Business solutions
- Partner platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce
- Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, advanced analytics, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies
- Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions
- Ensure business adoption and sustainable value realization post-implementation
Data & Digital Leadership
- Lead enterprise data design efforts (CDM, LDM, PDM)
- Define data governance frameworks, operating models, and roles
- Guide data platform selection and architecture for analytics, reporting, and monetization
- Align data strategy with business outcomes and transformation goals
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Mentor and develop global, cross-functional teams
- Act as a hands-on, approachable, and trusted senior leader
- Ensure solution quality, delivery excellence, and transparent feedback
- Represent the organisation as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
- Bring industry best practices, data-driven insights, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision-making
- Contribute to joint product and innovation roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft
Required Skills & Experience:
- 14+ years of hands-on SAP consulting experience
- Participation in at least 5 end-to-end SAP implementations
- Experience as a Solution Architect, Program Lead, or Track Lead
- Exposure to Greenfield, Brownfield, and/or Hybrid transformation approaches
- Strong knowledge of the SAP product portfolio and consulting ecosystem
- Deep expertise in at least one domain:
- Functional: Finance & Controlling, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Sales
- Technical: ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, or Basis
- Strong IT and SAP enterprise architecture background
- Proven C-level and senior stakeholder engagement capability
- Experience in Phase 0 / transformation preparation
- SAP toolchain usage and/or administration experience
- Valid SAP certification(s)
- Strong client-facing presence, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience with solution proposals, estimations, and presales support
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure across multiple SAP modules and industries
- Experience in SAP sales, presales, or service delivery roles
- Prior business-domain experience before entering IT
- Experience with non-SAP platforms (e.g., Microsoft ecosystem, Salesforce)
- Thought leadership through external publications, speaking engagements, or whitepapers
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- High levels of leadership maturity and proactiveness
- Passion for customer success and long-term partnerships
- Commitment to excellence, quality, and continuous improvement
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
- Influence large-scale, global SAP transformations
- Work alongside a world-class, international team of experts
- Engage directly with senior business leaders and shape enterprise strategy
- Drive meaningful, data-driven outcomes that deliver real business value
- Grow your impact as a trusted advisor and industry leader
Interested in shaping SAP transformations for the UK's leading enterprises?
Apply or message me to learn more.