SAP Solution Architect - Presales
Capgemini
Capgemini
We are seeking an experienced SAP End-to-End Solution Architect with a strong background in presales to lead our global SAP AD deals. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for SAP solutioning and bid responses, working closely with a solution team and subject matter experts.
Your primary focus will be on positioning and promoting Capgemini’s SAP offers, driving solution strategy in collaboration with account teams, sales, and partners. You will shape deals by considering competitive landscapes, client priorities, and technological suitability, with robust support from subject matter experts.
The role emphasizes leading SAP S/4HANA RISE adoption for digital transformation initiatives, clearly demonstrating business value. You will also drive next-generation SAP innovations on BTP, including GenAI, Joule, Signavio, and Line-of-Business solutions, to accelerate digital transformation and drive innovation agendas in large existing accounts.
Lead end-to-end SAP solutioning for global deals, typically ranging from 5 to 50 million Euros.
Drive pre-sales activities, including bid responses, RFPs, and client presentations.
Position and promote Capgemini’s SAP offers and assets effectively within the opportunity context.
Shape deal strategies considering competitive scenarios, client priorities, and technology suitability.
Lead S/4HANA RISE adoption initiatives, showcasing the business value of digital transformation.
Drive SAP competency and develop innovative solutions, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and Proofs of Value (PoVs).
Provide expert support to various projects and delivery engagements, ensuring solution and delivery assurance.
Mentor and develop a team of architects, fostering continuous improvement and reusability in solutioning capabilities.
Minimum 15 years of SAP experience with deep expertise in at least one area such as R2R, O2C, P2P, or SCM, coupled with strong SAP Solution Integration knowledge.
Proven experience in presales, specifically as a solution architect leading large strategic SAP deals (>10 ME).
Demonstrated ability to understand business requirements and design solutions, including estimation, costing, and commercial offers for global customers.
Strong hands-on experience in a core SAP module (e.g., FICO, P2P, O2C, SCM) or technical streams (5-7 years).
Delivery Management experience in SAP AD implementation projects (5-7 years) in customer-facing roles with good industry insight.
Expert understanding of the SAP S/4HANA environment, including implementation, migration, upgrade processes, sizing, architecture, configuration, and daily operations.
Broad understanding across functional areas or in-depth process knowledge in one specific area, with industry knowledge in Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, Life Sciences, Automotive, or Utilities.
Ability to articulate business value through technology propositions and experience integrating SAP ERP solutions with other ERPs or SAP solutions.
Experience working in multi-cultural, multi-location global delivery setups.
Excellent English communication and articulation skills are essential, with experience interacting with senior clients (CIOs, Program Managers, Business Process Owners).
Very good capabilities and experience in people management and stakeholder management.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively for client workshops and deal shaping.
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