Senior Industry Principal / SAP Data Strategist

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IMPORTANT: Full right to work in the UK: ILR, British passport, national

Hybrid: 3 days per week in office

Location: London or at a commutable distance

Hiring process: 2 technical interviews and a HR call

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 Gross/a DOE + 15%-20% bonus depending of seniority + amazing benefits package


About The Role:

Are you a seasoned SAP professional with a passion for enterprise-scale transformation? Do you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and value realization?


As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact SAP S/4HANA transformation programs for global clients. This is a senior leadership position where you will advise C-level stakeholders, co-create future-ready business models, and lead complex end-to-end transformations across industries.


You will operate at scale, supported by a global network of experts, and act as a trusted advisor guiding clients through strategic change - from early visioning and Phase 0 assessments to MVP delivery and enterprise rollout.


Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, Consulting & Value Creation

  • Generate consulting-led opportunities and contribute to industry thought leadership
  • Co-create next-generation business models and end-to-end processes that drive competitive advantage and cost leadership
  • Lead transformation assessments, due diligence, and executive workshops
  • Build business cases, value realization models, and transformation roadmaps
  • Communicate complex technology concepts in business-led, C-suite language

Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Delivery

  • Design and synthesize end-to-end processes across:
  • Planning, Sales, Procurement
  • Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics
  • Plant Maintenance and Customer Service
  • Define enterprise transformation roadmaps using:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP best practices and SaaS Line-of-Business solutions
  • Partner platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce
  • Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, advanced analytics, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies
  • Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions
  • Ensure business adoption and sustainable value realization post-implementation

Data & Digital Leadership

  • Lead enterprise data design efforts (CDM, LDM, PDM)
  • Define data governance frameworks, operating models, and roles
  • Guide data platform selection and architecture for analytics, reporting, and monetization
  • Align data strategy with business outcomes and transformation goals

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Mentor and develop global, cross-functional teams
  • Act as a hands-on, approachable, and trusted senior leader
  • Ensure solution quality, delivery excellence, and transparent feedback
  • Represent the organisation as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
  • Bring industry best practices, data-driven insights, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision-making
  • Contribute to joint product and innovation roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft


Required Skills & Experience:

  • 14+ years of hands-on SAP consulting experience
  • Participation in at least 5 end-to-end SAP implementations
  • Experience as a Solution Architect, Program Lead, or Track Lead
  • Exposure to Greenfield, Brownfield, and/or Hybrid transformation approaches
  • Strong knowledge of the SAP product portfolio and consulting ecosystem
  • Deep expertise in at least one domain:
  • Functional: Finance & Controlling, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Sales
  • Technical: ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, or Basis
  • Strong IT and SAP enterprise architecture background
  • Proven C-level and senior stakeholder engagement capability
  • Experience in Phase 0 / transformation preparation
  • SAP toolchain usage and/or administration experience
  • Valid SAP certification(s)
  • Strong client-facing presence, communication, and presentation skills
  • Experience with solution proposals, estimations, and presales support


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure across multiple SAP modules and industries
  • Experience in SAP sales, presales, or service delivery roles
  • Prior business-domain experience before entering IT
  • Experience with non-SAP platforms (e.g., Microsoft ecosystem, Salesforce)
  • Thought leadership through external publications, speaking engagements, or whitepapers


Personal Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • High levels of leadership maturity and proactiveness
  • Passion for customer success and long-term partnerships
  • Commitment to excellence, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


Why Join Us?

  • Influence large-scale, global SAP transformations
  • Work alongside a world-class, international team of experts
  • Engage directly with senior business leaders and shape enterprise strategy
  • Drive meaningful, data-driven outcomes that deliver real business value
  • Grow your impact as a trusted advisor and industry leader


Interested in shaping SAP transformations for the UK's leading enterprises?

Apply or message me to learn more.

Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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