SAP Cloud Solution Architect - Bryanston - Permanent

About

The SAP Cloud Solution Architect is the key technical owner of SAP on Cloud sales opportunities and works closely with IBA sales specialists and DD Client Managers to develop and close SAP on cloud opportunities in enterprise clients. The solution architect is expected to own and be accountable for all technical presales activities and use their management skills to orchestrate architects / technical experts across DD to provide SAP on Cloud solution designs to prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Support IBA sales specialists to identify, develop and close key SAP on Cloud (Azure/ AWS) sales opportunities
• Architect client solutions for SAP landscapes on Azure using Azure and Dimension Data and Microsoft Architecture Principles
• Engage with key technical and business stakeholders in prospect / clients to address opportunity related questions and objections
• Present SAP on Cloud solution to potential clients and internal audiences
• Do SAP on Cloud Solution pricing using a combination of IBA quoting tools and xGTM collaboration
• Provide input and technical support on client proposals, RFIs and RFPs
• Be an internal champion for SAP on Cloud
• Collaborate with solution / technical architects in all GTMs to bring right solution expertise to bear on client opportunities
• Collaborate with the SAP on Cloud operations team to ensure all proposed technical solutions are fully supported operationally
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME), representing the client requirements to the SAP Cloud product development team

Requirements

• 10+ years technology delivery
• 5+ years solution architecture experience
• 2+ years SAP basis experience
• 2+ years IaaS experience (on any platform)
• Strong technology landscape design skills
• Strong Multi-platform, multi-technology design and delivery capability
• Strong understanding of enterprise application delivery in large corporates
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders to ensure business and / or technical outcomes

Preferred Skills and Certification

• SAP basis certification
• Experience with relevant SAP technologies (HANA, NetWeaver, etc)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Certification for SAP on Azure
• Presales/sales support experience

Personal Attributes and Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Professional conduct
• Attention to detail
• Outcomes focused
• Passion for technology
• Innovative and solution oriented

Career Progression

• Senior Solution Architect
• Product Architect