Essential
You will bring strong SAP architecture experience and credibility in front of senior stakeholders and the ability to lead delivery in complex, regulated environments.
Able to achieve UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.
We are looking for demonstrable experience in:
Designing and delivering SAP solutions at enterprise scale, ideally within Public Sector or similarly complex organisations
SAP S/4HANA (PCE or On-Premise) architectures, including brownfield, greenfield, or hybrid transformation approaches
Strong understanding of SAP functional domains (e.g. Finance, Contract Accounting, PSCD/Utilities), with the ability to design cross-functional solutions
SAP technical architecture, including landscape design, security, identity management, data management, networks, environments, transport strategy and non-functional requirements
Integration of SAP with wider enterprise ecosystems using SAP Integration Suite, APIs, middleware, or event-driven approaches
Data considerations within SAP programmes, including migration, data quality and cutover planning
Modern delivery approaches such as Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and structured test and release management
Delivery across on‑premise, cloud and hybrid SAP environments including SAP RISE awareness/experience
Leading and setting direction for multi-disciplinary delivery teams and managing technical deliverables
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when explaining complex architectural decisions
Confident decision-making, issue management and prioritisation aligned to delivery constraints and long-term client strategy
Resilience and adaptability in fast-moving programmes with changing priorities
Calm, measured and collaborative in high-intensity situations where critical problem-solving is required (e.g. P1 incidents)
Strong commercial awareness including building proposals and delivering to both time-and-materials and fixed-price contracts
Desirable
The following experience would be advantageous:
Experience working with SAP RISE, SAP BTP, or cloud-hosted SAP environments
Exposure to SAP security and authorisation design, including role concepts and compliance considerations
Experience contributing to large-scale SAP bids, proposals, or solution shaping activities
Understanding of how extension or emerging capabilities (e.g. automation, analytics, or AI-enabled services) complement SAP solutions
Experience operating within formal design authorities or governance boards
Personal Attributes
We are looking for architects who combine technical authority with strong interpersonal skills and a delivery mindset.
You are likely to be:
A confident technical leader who takes ownership and accountability for outcomes
Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing decisions with evidence, empathy and pragmatism
Client-focused, with a strong desire to deliver solutions that genuinely improve outcomes
Collaborative and inclusive, able to work effectively across functional, technical and commercial teams
Calm under pressure, with the resilience to manage risk and complexity
Curious and motivated to stay current with SAP’s evolving roadmap and delivery approaches
