What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Senior Technology Architect - IT Planning - Multiple Locations position at SAP Americas, Inc.?
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, Google Cloud Platform) 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 ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with changing priorities
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cross-culturally
Strong collaborative and problem resolution skills with good leadership, diplomacy, decision-making, and analytical skills
Be a "roll up your sleeves" contributor and able to quickly adapt concepts and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Customer-oriented with a strong strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
Strong writing, decision-making, communication, leadership, and meeting facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead by example, and achieve extraordinary results
#LI-PJ1
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP's commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 00USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 451237 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 451237
Posted Date: Apr 17, 2026
Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 30%
Location:
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, Google Cloud Platform) 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 ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with changing priorities
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cross-culturally
Strong collaborative and problem resolution skills with good leadership, diplomacy, decision-making, and analytical skills
Be a "roll up your sleeves" contributor and able to quickly adapt concepts and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Customer-oriented with a strong strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
Strong writing, decision-making, communication, leadership, and meeting facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead by example, and achieve extraordinary results
#LI-PJ1
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP's commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 00USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 451237 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 451237
Posted Date: Apr 17, 2026
Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 30%
Location: