IN_Director_SAP Solution, Architect_BT Central_Advisory_Pune

Job Description & Summary:

PwC is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our Managed Services team, playing a pivotal role across both pre-sales and delivery.

This is a hybrid role that combines client-facing solutioning with end-to-end account ownership. The individual will lead SAP AMS engagements for key clients, driving service delivery, performance optimization, and continuous improvement, while also supporting the sales lifecycle by crafting compelling solution strategies and demonstrating measurable business value.

The role emphasizes solution architecture and strategic advisory—designing scalable SAP-enabled solutions, defining operating models for AMS engagements, and developing architectural blueprints, proof-of-concepts, and reference models. The architect will translate complex business requirements into robust, future-ready SAP solutions that improve system performance, enhance user experience, and enable digital transformation.

While involvement in select implementations may be required, the primary focus is on shaping client outcomes through effective solution design, governance, and innovation within the managed services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture:
  Lead the design of end‑to‑end SAP solution architectures across AMS and transformation programs, covering application landscape, integration patterns, data models, and security frameworks. Define scalable and future-ready architectures aligned to client business objectives and performance improvement goals.

• Pre-sales Solutioning & Deal Support:
  Support the sales lifecycle by shaping solution strategies, developing proposals, participating in client pitches, and articulating value propositions around SAP AMS, optimization, and transformation. Drive solution differentiation through innovation, automation, and industry-aligned offerings.

• AMS Delivery Leadership & Account Ownership:
  Own and drive SAP AMS engagements, ensuring service delivery excellence, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement. Identify optimization opportunities, improve system performance, and lead initiatives for automation, cost efficiency, and enhanced user experience.

• Prototyping & Value Demonstration:
  Develop and present proof-of-concepts, solution walkthroughs, and reference models to demonstrate feasibility and business value. Use rapid prototyping approaches to showcase performance improvement, automation, and innovation opportunities within SAP landscapes.

• Strategic Advisory & Transformation Roadmaps:
  Partner with clients and internal teams to define SAP strategy, operating models, and transformation roadmaps. Challenge existing solution constructs and bring a forward-looking, platform-oriented view to embed SAP effectively within digital ecosystems.

• Architecture Leadership & Reusable Assets:
  Develop reference architectures, accelerators, and reusable assets for AMS delivery, automation frameworks, and industry solutions. Drive standardization and best practices across engagements.

• Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management:
  Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, aligning business priorities with technology solutions, and ensuring strong governance across AMS accounts and transformation initiatives.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Collaborate with functional, technical, cloud, data, and industry teams to deliver integrated SAP solutions that seamlessly fit within broader enterprise ecosystems.

Mandatory skill sets:

• 8–12 years of experience in SAP architecture, enterprise solutioning, or large-scale transformation programs (consulting/AMS preferred).

• Strong expertise in SAP landscapes (S/4HANA, integrations, end-to-end solution design).

• Experience working in SAP AMS environments (delivery governance, SLAs, optimization initiatives).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and modern integration patterns (APIs, middleware).

• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, value-driven SAP solutions.

• Experience in pre-sales support, solution articulation, and client discussions.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills..

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience in designing or piloting intelligent/automation-led SAP solutions or agent-based workflows.

• Awareness of SAP governance, compliance, and best practices for enterprise-grade solution design.

• Certifications in cloud architecture, SAP/ML, or data engineering.

• Consulting experience in SAP strategy, architecture design, or digital transformation.

Years of experience required:

• 8-12+ years of experience in technology architecture, SAP/ML systems, or enterprise solution design, ideally within consulting or large-scale digital transformation programs.

Education qualification:

Any UG/PG