Industry Principal - SAP Data Strategist - UK

Infosys Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Limited is seeking a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect in the UK to drive data-driven transformation programs across the full lifecycle. You will collaborate with business and IT leaders to define, design, and deliver SAP-based solutions that create value and competitive advantage.

You will lead assessments, workshops, and roadmaps, while mentoring teams and engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and alignment with SAP roadmaps and partner platforms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated SAP consulting experience across multiple modules.
• Strong business acumen with data-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to engage C-level stakeholders and lead transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver data-driven transformation roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and client engagements.
• Develop SAP-based end-to-end enterprise solutions with partners.
• Mentor teams across geographies and drive delivery excellence.

Skills

SAP

C-level engagement

Data governance

Data architecture

ABAP

UI5

Transformation leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

SAP toolchain

Job description

As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will engage across the full transformation lifecycle, collaborating closely with business and IT leaders to define, design, and deliver data-driven, value-focused solutions.,

• Generate consulting-led opportunities and thought leadership with key clients
• Co-create next-generation business models and end-to-end processes to drive competitive advantage and cost leadership
• Design and synthesize end-to-end processes across planning, sales, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, plant maintenance, and customer service
• Define transformation roadmaps using SAP best practices, SAP S/4HANA, SaaS LoB solutions, and partner platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft)
• Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, Blockchain, IoT, RPA, and advanced analytics
• Lead assessments, due diligences, and transformation workshops
• Support clients in building transformation business cases and value realization models
• Engage directly with senior business stakeholders and communicate in business-led language
• Develop business blueprints, PoCs, transformation plans, change impact assessments, and learning content
• Facilitate and moderate large cross-functional workshops to define vision, requirements, gaps, and risks
• Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions
• Drive business buy-in and adoption of delivered solutions
• Contribute to joint product roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft
• Provide an independent, experience-based perspective aligned with SAP and broader vendor product strategies

Leadership & Stakeholder Responsibility

You will be supported by a global "A-Team" of experts from the Infosys talent pool. As a senior leader, you will:

• Mentor, guide, and develop team members across geographies
• Act as a hands‑on, approachable, and reliable leader
• Ensure solution quality, transparent feedback, and delivery excellence
• Represent Infosys as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
• Bring best-in-class industry practices, data metrics, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision‑making
• Deliver harmonized and optimized enterprise solutions aligned with business value

• Enterprise data design expertise: CDM, LDM, PDM, data standardization and harmonization
• Data-driven organization design, including data governance frameworks, roles, and operating models
• Data platform selection and architecture for aggregation, analytics, reporting, and monetization
• Strong familiarity with the SAP product portfolio and SAP consulting landscape
• Deep functional expertise (Finance & Controlling / Manufacturing / Logistics / Sales) or technical expertise (ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, Basis)
• Strong IT and SAP architecture knowledge
• Business acumen across industries, value chains, financial metrics, and emerging trends
• Proven C-level and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Extensive experience in IT-enabled transformation and operations
• 14+ years of hands‑on SAP consulting experience
• Participation in at least 5 end‑to‑end SAP implementations (new offerings)
• Experience as Architect or Program/Track Lead
• Exposure to at least two project types: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid
• Transformation preparation / Phase 0 experience
• SAP toolchain usage or administration experience