Principal Business Process consultant for SAP Business Data Cloud

SAP SE; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A major technology company is seeking a Principal Business Process Consultant for SAP Business Data Cloud in Madrid. You will serve as a trusted advisor, focus on data architecture, and drive analytics and AI adoption for enterprise customers. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years in consulting with expertise in SAP solutions and strong cloud data knowledge. This role involves strategic influence, high-impact design decisions, and extensive customer engagement. A collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Servicios

Constant learning and skill growth

Great benefits

Collaborative team environment

Formación

• 15+ years in customer-facing consulting roles with experience in enterprise architecture or pre-sales advisory roles.
• Proven expertise in solution architecture for large-scale data and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud operations and platform stacks.

Responsabilidades

• Position SAP BDC as the enterprise data foundation driving analytics and AI.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on data and analytics strategy for executives.
• Guide customers through complex project situations and mitigate architectural risks.

Conocimientos

Cloud data concepts

Data architecture

Enterprise data management

Executive communication

Strategic thought leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business

Herramientas

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Datasphere

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descripción del empleo

PrincipalBusiness Process consultant for SAP Business Data Cloud

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.

Role Overview

• Are you passionate about the transformative power of cloud data and analytics? Are you ready to help SAP customers redefine how to harness the potential of SAP Business Data Cloud,advancedanalyticsand AI?
• As aPrincipal BDC Business Process consultant you will play the role of the trusted advisor ofDataArchitecture toour most significantcustomers,andprovide thought leadership towards customers’ corporate data vision and strategy to gain maximum business value for their enterprise data.
• Drive customers for theenterprise adoption of SAP’s Business Data Cloud as the foundation for advanced analytics and AIand tohelporganizations adopt data product–driven architectures using SAP best practices. You will define long-range architectural strategy, influence C-suite decision-making, and safeguard the integrity of complex, cross-platform data landscapes. In this role, you lead customers through pivotal architectural choices, mitigate high-impact risks, and shape the data vision that positions BDC as a mission-critical business capability.

Key Responsibilities

• PositionSAPBDC as the enterprise data foundation driving analytics, AI, and “data gravity” back to SAP.
• Serve as a strategic, trusted advisor on data and analyticsstrategy anddataarchitecture for executives and project leaders.
• Define and communicate long-termdataarchitectural vision and roadmaps; drive high-impact design decisions.
• Establishdataarchitectural guardrails, govern adherence, and manage trade-offs and technical debt.
• Guide customers through complex project situations and mitigate architectural risks.
• Coordinate with SAP delivery teams and contribute to C-level and steering committee reporting.
• Design customer-specific data architectures, milestones, and quality gates for major programs.
• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degreein Engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
• 15+ years in customer facing consulting roleswith experienceinenterprise architectureor pre-sales advisory roles.
• Provenexpertisein solution architecture and design for large-scale data and analytics platforms, ideally within the SAP ecosystem.
• Experience designing and governing large-scale SAP or enterprise data architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and instruct teams across regions and, whererequired, globally, fostering knowledge transfer and capability uplift.
• Solid understanding of cloud concepts, data architecture, and enterprise data management.
• Strong understanding of cloud operations, platform stacks, andhyperscalers(AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of ITSM, service design, compliance, and cybersecurity principles.
• Executive communication, influence, and storytelling for technical and business audiences.
• Advanced critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
• Strategic thought leadership and ability to shape long-term customer direction.
• Objection handling and value-based advisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across senior stakeholders.

SAP-Specific Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SAP data and analytics solutions (such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud, or similar platforms), with the ability and motivation to rapidly learn and apply newSAP Business Data Cloud capabilities.
• Expertisein areas such as BDC, Datasphere, BW Modernization, SAP HANA Cloud, and SAC.
• Experience with MDG, Databricks integration, Industry Cloud, Sustainability, and AI solutions.
• Prior SAP consulting and enterprise architecture experience.

Beneficial

• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly with SAP Business AI or similar enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience in business planning and financial processes (e.g., SAP BPC, SAP Planning, or similar solutions).
• Knowledge of ABAP programming and its application within SAP data and analytics environments.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, reliability, and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-starter with a passion for learning and staying ahead of technology trends.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.

Customer-Facing Skills

• Ability to inspire confidence and engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Skilled at delivering clear, concise presentations andfacilitatingworkshops.

Location: the position can be covered in both Madrid or Barcelona.

Travel requirements: this role requres a high percentage of national and international travel.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.