SAP BASIS Lead Architect

NTT America, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a SAP BASIS Lead Architect in Bangalore to design SAP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA) across on-premises and cloud, and to lead technical strategy from concept to operations.

The role demands deep SAP Basis/HANA expertise, strong leadership, and proven presales experience, with oversight of migrations, upgrades and governance across client engagements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years SAP Basis experience with 5+ years in Architect/Lead roles.
• Tier-1 experience with 2+ implementations and 3-4 upgrades/migrations.
• Deep hands-on SAP Basis, NetWeaver, S/4HANA, HANA, Oracle, MSSQL DB admin.

Responsibilities

• SAP solution architecture, technical strategy and governance.
• Lead migrations, upgrades, OS/DB migrations and cutover planning.
• Presales support, RFP/SOW content, Sizing, TCO/ROI models.
• AMS leadership, escalation management, continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP Basis

NetWeaver

S/4HANA

HANA

Migration

Cloud Infra

Leadership

Presales

Communication

Job description

Req ID: 370610

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a SAP BASIS Lead Architect to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven SAP professional to join our senior team. The successful candidate will serve as a SAP Basis/HANA Architect, a Project/Implementation Lead, an AMS Support Lead, and a key player in Presales activities. This role requires deep technical mastery in SAP Basis and SAP HANA/S/4HANA technologies, coupled with strong leadership, communication, and commercial acumen to drive successful client engagements from initial concept through to long-term operations.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Solution Architecture & Technical Strategy (Architect)

• SAP Landscape Design: Design and architect complex, scalable, and resilient SAP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SolMan, PO/PI, BTP) across on-premises, public, and private cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, RISE with SAP).
• HANA Expertise: Provide expert-level guidance on SAP HANA database administration, high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), performance tuning, security, and data volume management.
• Technical Roadmap: Define the technical roadmap for customers' SAP systems, aligning with business objectives and SAP's Intelligent Enterprise strategy.
• Standardization & Governance: Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and governance policies for the SAP Basis domain.

Project Leadership & Implementation (Project Lead)

• Migration & Upgrade Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of complex SAP projects, including:
  • S/4HANA System Conversions (Brownfield) and New Implementations (Greenfield).
  • OS/DB Migrations (e.g., to HANA or Cloud).
  • Major SAP Release Upgrades, EHP installations, and Support Pack/Stack application (using tools like SUM/DMO).
• Cutover Management: Develop and lead detailed, near-zero downtime cutover strategies for go-lives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the technical lead, coordinating closely with Functional, Development (ABAP/Fiori), Infrastructure, and client teams.
• Delivery Assurance: Ensure project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Presales & Business Development

• Solutioning: Act as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME) during the presales phase, conceptualizing and designing competitive technical solutions (including AMS, Migration, Upgrade, and Cloud strategies).
• Proposal Development: Contribute technical content to RFPs/RFIs, SOWs (Statements of Work), and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
• Sizing & TCO/ROI: Conduct comprehensive SAP system sizing (Hardware and Cloud resources) and develop detailed TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return on Investment) models to support commercial proposals.
• Client Presentations: Present technical solutions and strategies confidently to C-level executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

Application Management Services (AMS) Leadership (AMS Support Lead)

• Support Strategy: Design and lead the delivery model for SAP Basis Application Management Services (AMS), ensuring SLA adherence and high customer satisfaction.
• Escalation Management: Serve as the top-tier technical escalation point for critical incidents, problem management, and complex Basis/HANA issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive proactive technical improvements, automation initiatives, and performance optimization within the managed services landscape.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide Basis/HANA administrators and support teams, fostering technical growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have

• Experience: 12+ years of overall SAP Basis experience, with at least 5+ years in an Architect or Lead role, including demonstrable Presales experience.
• Have worked in Tier-1 organization with at least 2 implementations and 3-4 Upgrade/migration experience.
• Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in SAP Bais, NetWeaver, S/4HANA and HANA ,Oracle, MSSQL and other database administration.
• Migration Expertise: Proven experience leading multiple full-cycle SAO OS/DB migrations including SAP S/4HANA Conversions/Migrations and major system upgrades.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong working knowledge of running SAP on at least one major Hyperscaler (Azure, AWS, or GCP) or in a RISE with SAP context.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading large, distributed, and cross-functional technical teams (both project and support).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and executive leadership.

Preferred

• SAP Basis Certified Technology Associate/Specialist in S/4HANA or NetWeaver
• Certification in one or more major public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solution Architect).
• Experience with SAP Automation tools, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Proficiency in IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, particularly ITIL.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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