Enterprise Architect

Boston Consulting Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP Enterprise Architect to define and lead enterprise architecture strategy across various clients. You will shape S/4HANA and Cloud transformation roadmaps, providing architectural governance and integration strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in SAP transformation programmes, deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, and strong leadership skills. This role requires collaboration with senior client stakeholders and the ability to work independently or within high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale SAP transformation programmes.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and Cloud strategy.
• Strong understanding of integration and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead SAP enterprise architecture strategy across multiple clients.
• Shape transformation roadmaps and design activities for SAP landscapes.
• Provide governance and architectural assurance across delivery engagements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA architecture

Cloud strategy

Enterprise IT architecture

Governance models

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Education

SAP Enterprise Architect experience

SAP BTP or Enterprise Architecture Certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Defining and leading SAP enterprise architecture strategy across multiple customers and industries
• Shaping S/4HANA and Cloud transformation roadmaps including RISE with SAP
• Leading discovery, exploration, and design activities across multi-module SAP landscapes
• Owning end-to-end architecture design including integration, security, data, and platform layers
• Providing governance, risk management, and architectural assurance across delivery engagements
• Defining integration approaches with non-SAP systems, cloud platforms, and middleware
• Evaluating client requirements, current architectures, and business challenges to shape proposals, bids, and delivery models
• Supporting pre-sales activities including RFPs, RFIs, solution design, and client presentations
• Driving architectural standardisation, best practice adoption, and reusable patterns
• Collaborating closely with programme directors, technical architects, functional leads, and senior client stakeholders
• Providing leadership and mentoring to SAP delivery teams and solution architects

The role focuses on defining end-to-end SAP enterprise architectures across multi-module S/4HANA programmes, cloud transformation journeys, and RISE with SAP adoption. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA solution architecture, extensive experience shaping large-scale SAP programmes, and a strong background working directly with senior business and IT leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an SAP Enterprise Architect across large-scale transformation programmes
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Cloud strategy, and RISE with SAP operating models
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture including hybrid cloud, data, integration, and security principles
• Proven experience shaping SAP roadmaps, governance models, and transformation strategies
• Strong background working directly with CIOs, CTOs, Heads of SAP, and senior business leaders
• Expertise in SAP interoperability with non-SAP applications, APIs, middleware, and integration patterns
• Experience with TOGAF, SAP Activate, and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and architectural leadership skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on architecture and design oversight
• Ability to work independently or as part of a high‑performing architecture team
• Valid SC Clearance required

Nice to have:

• SAP or Enterprise Architecture Certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SAP Certified Architect)
• Experience with SAP BTP, AI/ML, automation frameworks, or Cloud ALM
• Experience contributing to solution accelerators or reusable architectural frameworks