SAP Senior Technology Architect - IT Planning - Multiple Locations

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.    What you'll build     As a Senior Technology Architect IT Planning, following are few of the key technical/product skillsets that you would be expected to have expertise on:   •    Strong Knowledge of SAP BTP platform capabilities and the technology stack of at least one hyperscaler (Azure, AWS, GCP) for SAP deployments covering Technical Architecture, Infrastructure and integrations •    Ability to define and rationalize North Star architectures from technology perspective for complex SAP landscapes across cloud, hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios •    In-depth understanding of sizing, scalability, and capacity evaluation for SAP solutions. •    Extensive knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) concepts related to SAP systems. •    Proficient in Software Change Management concepts (CTS, CTMS, Git, CALM) and able to define the landscape (N, N+1) for a hybrid environment (On-Premise, IaaS, SaaS, and BTP), aligning with the customer project and rollout schedule. •    Knowledge on SAP AI and Joule Architecture is preferred •    Knowledge of Integration solutions like SAP Integration Suite, Event Mesh, and API Management for end-to-end integration architecture planning is an advantage •    Strong knowledge of HANA database performance, administration, and deployment. •    Familiarity with data volume management techniques and options (such as Archiving, Data Tiering, and NSE). •    Knowledge of networking and storage concepts is a plus. •    Familiarity with the general SAP application domain, particularly S/4HANA capabilities, is advantageous. •    Knowledge of SAP LeanIX is a plus. •    TOGAF or SAP Enterprise Architecture certification is beneficial. •    Experience in creating automation tools using AI technologies.     What you bring   As a Senior Technology Architect IT Planning, you are capable to perform the following duties: •    Lead strategic North Star and IT Transformation planning services for Premium Engagement customers on their journey to Intelligent, AI-enabled Enterprise•    Lead BTP architecture planning workshops to design scalable, event-driven and API-first integration landscapes for hybrid and multi-cloud environments •    Lead the capacity planning and advance sizing services to project capacity for the customer production SAP cloud and on-premise solutions •    Lead strategic customer workshops to define SAP production instance strategy, landscape consolidation and BTP adoption roadmaps based on business objectives and IT strategy  •    Drive AI platform enablement workshops—guiding customers through SAP AI architecture, agentic use case identification, solution design, and proof-of-concept planning •    Be a DEA (De-escalation Architect) on escalations and in Backoffice, perform root cause analysis and support the escalation management team to de-escalate The candidate should possess the following: •    Minimum 10+ year’s experience of experience in SAP architecture and IT transformation•    Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent domains •    Be curious about always-evolving technologies •    Proficient in executive-level workshop facilitation •    Ability to articulate complex AI and architecture concepts to diverse audiences •    Exceptional written and oral communication skills •    Proven