SAP Aerospace & Defense- Solution Architect

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About the Job You're Considering

Capgemini is seeking an experienced SAP Aerospace & Defense Solution Architect to lead complex business transformation initiatives for clients across the Aerospace & Defense, Defense Contracting, and highly regulated manufacturing sectors. In this role, you will help organizations modernize their operations through SAP S/4HANA, designing and delivering end-to-end solutions that support engineer-to-order (ETO), project-based manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and defense program execution.

As a SaaS Solution Architect, you will bring your SaaS - and also non-SaaS - technology capabilities to architect solutions, converting business ambitions into Multi-Pillar SaaS architectures that enable agile, flexible and end-to-end business outcomes. Steer the client thinking on business transformation, tuned to their needs, and applying the specific SaaS Solutions on a global scale. As SaaS Solutions architect, one must lead pursuits, group offerings and have a broad understanding of SaaS Solutions across multiple platforms and the way they can interwork to achieve business needs of clients. At group level, one should aggregate thinking, strategy and roadmap for collaborating and driving Capgemini goals at grouporSBU level. Develop trusted relationships across client stakeholder groups and key partners such as SaaS product companies and complementary services providers.‹

As a trusted advisor and solution leader, you will work closely with business stakeholders, manufacturing leaders, and executive sponsors to architect scalable SAP solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance cost visibility, strengthen compliance, and enable successful digital transformation. This position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale global programs while shaping innovative solutions for some of the industry's most complex manufacturing and defense environments.

Your Role

• Serve as the lead SAP Solution Architect for Aerospace & Defense and project manufacturing transformation programs.
• Design and architect integrated SAP S/4HANA solutions spanning PMMO/GPD, Project System (PS), Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Materials Management (MM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Finance/Controlling (FI/CO).
• Lead business and solution design workshops with client stakeholders to define future-state operating models and solution roadmaps.
• Drive the implementation of SAP Project Manufacturing Management & Optimization (PMMO) and legacy GPD capabilities to support project-based manufacturing, material traceability, and cost control requirements.
• Define and optimize end-to-end business processes supporting Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Project (MTP), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing models.
• Architect SAP Project System solutions supporting project planning, WBS structures, cost collection, revenue recognition, profitability tracking, and financial settlement processes.
• Provide expertise in manufacturing product costing, project cost management, profitability analysis, and financial integration.
• Ensure SAP Quality Management solutions support supplier quality, production quality, aerospace compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead solution governance, architecture reviews, and program-level decision making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to drive successful delivery of global SAP transformation programs.

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum- Bachelor's Degree
• 15+ years of SAP consulting experience with strong expertise in Aerospace & Defense, Defense Contracting, Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Project Manufacturing, MRO, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Minimum of five full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, including at least two within Aerospace & Defense or project-based manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in SAP PMMO (Project Manufacturing Management & Optimization) and legacy GPD (Grouping, Pegging & Distribution).
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Project System (PS), including project planning, WBS management, project accounting, revenue recognition, cost collection, and settlement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Project (MTP), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in product costing, project cost control, cost allocation, profitability analysis, and FI/CO integration.
• Experience implementing and integrating SAP Quality Management (QM) within complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to design enterprise-wide SAP solutions that integrate manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, quality, and financial processes.
• Strong client-facing consulting, architecture, and advisory experience, with the ability to communicate effectively with business and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading design workshops, solution governance activities, and large-scale transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Production Engineering & Operations (PEO).
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance requirements and defense contracting regulations.
• Experience integrating SAP solutions with Deltek Costpoint.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $123,750- $340,750

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.