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The successful candidate will act as SAP design authority across S/4HANA, SAP BTP, integration, analytics, data and surrounding enterprise ecosystems while contributing to delivery quality, client trust and SAP practice growth.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOwn the overall SAP solution architecture across large, complex SAP transformation programmes.\n\nLead target-state architecture design covering S/4HANA, SAP BTP, analytics, integrations, data and cloud deployment considerations.\n\nAdvise senior client stakeholders on deployment models, transformation roadmaps, architectural trade-offs and SAP-enabled operating models.\n\nGovern design decisions across functional and technical SAP workstreams, ensuring integration across process, data, security and technology domains.\n\nSupport RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP programmes and cloud-based SAP operating model discussions.\n\nLead SAP architecture input into major pursuits, proposals, estimates, assumptions and delivery approaches.\n\nMentor 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executive audiences.\n\nLeadership of multidisciplinary SAP teams across client, EY, SAP vendor and global delivery environments.\n\nCoaching and mentoring capability for SAP architects, senior consultants and practice teams.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\n12+ years of SAP delivery and architecture experience.\n\nProven experience as an SAP Solution Architect or SAP Enterprise Architect on large transformation programmes.\n\nStrong understanding of S/4HANA, SAP BTP and integration patterns.\n\nSenior client-facing advisory capability with experience engaging executive stakeholders.\n\nFinancial Services, asset-heavy or regulated-industry experience preferred for complex enterprise landscapes.\n\nDemonstrated accountability for SAP architectural integrity and delivery success.\n\nPreferred Requirements:\nSAP certifications or equivalent experience across S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite or related SAP domains.\n\nExperience with RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, SAP cloud migration or SAP 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