Architecture Advisor - Public Sector (Madrid or Barcelona) Spanish required

SAP SE; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software company is looking for an Architecture Advisor to guide public sector customers in adopting cloud-based AI-driven architectures. This role requires strong expertise in IT architecture, cloud technologies, and customer engagement in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in IT architecture, and proven leadership skills. Emphasis on innovation and solution delivery will be critical.

Servicios

Continuous learning opportunities

Health and well-being programs

Flexible working models

Formación

• Considerable experience as an IT Architecture Advisor.
• Deep knowledge of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and AI models.
• Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.

Responsabilidades

• Bridge the gap between customer business strategy and SAP solutions.
• Drive enterprise-level transformation roadmap for customers.
• Align solutions with customer needs and uphold living roadmap governance.

Conocimientos

IT Architecture

Cloud technologies

AI and ML frameworks

Sales and consulting experience

Proficient in English and Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

Certifications (TOGAF, SAPIEA-10)

Herramientas

Enterprise Architecture Management tools

Descripción del empleo

Architecture Advisor - Public Sector (Madrid or Barcelona) Spanish required

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 do

The Customer Advisory Architecture Advisor (AA) works closely with SAP’s Sales, Service organization and the Partner ecosystem to define the account strategy. AAs are responsible for bridging the gap between the customer’s business strategy and relevant solutions through crafting the to-be business and solution architectures and designing a transformation roadmap at the enterprise level to facilitate the customer’s adoption of Cloud-based AI driven architectures. They are trusted advisors for the customer to achieve their desired to-be SAP-based Enterprise Architecture.

In these capacities and to support the current SAP strategy the role will pose special focus on the positioning of the portfolio for Public Sector.

• Support the assessment of current customer solutions from SAP and potential areas of opportunity for faster solution adoption & consumption, as well as footprint expansion.
• Engage with customers to support sales cycles throughout the Customer Value Journey as an integral member of the SAP account team.
• Drive business and IT architecture definitions to ensure consistency, cooperation, and alignment with SAP organizations, the customer, and partners.
• Define AI-enabled cloud architecture to position the value of SAP toward our customers and to support the transformation and optimization of business processes within SAP environments.
• Provide a linkage from the customer to SAP product development leadership.
• Support building customer demand through appropriate thought leadership positioning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable AI-driven SAP solutions.

Creating an SAP Architecture Vision for the Customer focusing on innovation and AI

• Understand customer’s business process map and business model with industry reference architecture focus.
• Understand customer’s current enterprise landscape and future needs.
• Drive the positioning of standard cloud architectures (plug & play) leveraging standard cloud solutions.
• Leverage AI/ML models to enhance predictive analytics, decision-making, and operational efficiencies within SAP applications.
• Architect and design AI solutions that integrate with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, and other SAP technologies.
• Position the value SAP Business Data Cloud to enable the use of data and the data pipelines to enhance AI capabilities
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to grow on SAP and Customers teams the knowledge on SAP Business AI best practices.
• Stay updated on AI advancements, SAP innovations, and emerging trends in enterprise technology.

Building Key Customer Architecture Deliverables: Business & Solution Architecture, Target State, Transformation Roadmap

• Drive business architecture and capability mapping to solution design.
• Ensure IT feasibility of the business capabilities mapping to SAP solution architecture.
• Support customer cloud and AI transformation roadmap definition (business and application focus).
• Drive customer cloud/hybrid transformation roadmap definition (standard cloud application and technology focus).

Being a Trusted Architecture Advisor for the Customer

• Align living roadmap with current adoption/solution consumption.
• Support living roadmap governance & adaptation based on evolution of customer needs and SAP solutions.
• Drive solution expansion by highlighting value & linkages to the broader SAP Portfolio

What you bring

• Considerable experience with software/IT organizations as an IT Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Advisor and/or specific expertise with software solutions through Solution Management, Sales, Presales, Adoption/Consumption, Consulting or Business Development, demonstrating successful outcomes over multiple years.
• Represent SAP as the trusted advisor within SAP and/or the market.
• Deep knowledge of Cloud, Hosted Services, SaaS/ PaaS models and AI model.
• Proven professional networks in the market to drive pipeline and revenue growth for SAP.
• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks and cloud AI services (SAP Business AI but also AWS, Azure AI, Google AI).
• Proven track record of success and implementation background in Public Sector.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.
• Fluency in English; any other language is an asset.
• Fluency in the language of local market (Spain) is mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required, MBA or equivalent degree required from accredited university preferred.
• TOGAF or SAPIEA-10 certifications and Experience in using EAM tools is a an added value for candidates

Meet your team

At the core of our mission, the Architecture Advisor team is dedicated to guiding our customers through their cloud and AI business transformation journey. Our experts work collaboratively to deliver tailored, consistent value to every customer, ensuring they achieve the best results from their cloud investments.

We are passionate about enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. By focusing on improving the adoption and consumption of SAP’s products and services, we help customers unlock the full potential of their technology solutions.

What sets our team apart is our deep understanding of each customer’s unique industry landscape. By speaking our customers\' language, we build stronger foundations of trust and credibility. This allows us to engage with them in more meaningful ways, addressing industry-specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. The better we understand our customers, the easier it becomes to foster lasting relationships that drive real business transformation.

Whether helping customers overcome obstacles or identifying new growth avenues, the Architecture Advisor team is committed to delivering value every step of the way.

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.

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