Principal Technology Architect - SAP S/4HANA

K&K Talents; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Talents is recruiting a Principal Technology Architect - SAP S/4HANA for a client in the Netherlands. The role is based in Amsterdam with hybrid remote work, permanent employment, and a base salary plus bonus and benefits.

You will own solution architecture across SAP S/4HANA deployments, lead client engagements, guide delivery teams, and shape transformation roadmaps. You will drive architecture governance, pre-sales activities, and contribute to thought leadership, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Deep functional (SAP Finance/Manufacturing/Logistics/Sales) or technical SAP skills.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, Business AI, LeanIX, Signavio, Cloud ALM.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture across SAP S/4HANA deployments and large transformations.
• Lead client engagements, guide delivery teams, and shape transformation roadmaps.
• Drive architecture governance, standards, and lifecycle management for SAP programs.
• Lead proposals, blueprints, and effort estimations for RFP/RFI cycles.
• Mentor SAP architects and consultants across delivery and pre-sales.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

ABAP

Integration

Security

Basis

Team leadership

Transformation strategy

Education

SAP certification

Tools

LeanIX

Signavio

Cloud ALM

SAP toolchain

Job description

K&K Talents is an international recruitment agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in Netherlands, which is actively hiring candidates to expand its team.

Title: Principal Technology Architect - SAP S/4HANA

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid Remote)

Employment Type: Permanent Work, No B2B.

Base Salary + Good bonus% + Basic Benefits

Key Responsibilities

Your Role

As a Principal Technology Architect, you will own solution architecture, lead client engagements, guide delivery teams, and shape the SAP transformation vision for some of Europe’s leading enterprises.

Architecture & Delivery Leadership

• Lead the design and governance of SAP solutions across multiple end to end S/4HANA implementations and large scale transformation programs.
• Define and steer architecture vision aligned with client business strategy, SAP roadmap (S/4HANA, BTP, RISE), enterprise standards, and cost considerations.
• Drive project execution from Phase 0 through delivery, across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Hybrid implementations.
• Utilize SAP’s full toolchain for architecture design, implementation, and lifecycle management.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps and readiness assessments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, influencing transformation strategy, de risking complex programs, and shaping value-driven solution architectures.
• Represent Infosys in key client interactions with strong communication and leadership presence.

Pre-Sales & Thought Leadership

• Lead solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and effort estimations for RFP/RFI cycles.
• Support deal shaping, value proposition development, and architecture governance for large SAP pursuits.
• Contribute to internal knowledge assets, best practices, reference architectures, and quality frameworks.
• Publications, patents, or external thought leadership are considered a strong advantage.
• Mentor and guide SAP architects and consulting teams across delivery and pre-sales.
• Establish architecture standards, good practices, and quality gates across the SAP service line.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skill Required:

• Deep functional (SAP Finance/Manufacturing/Logistics/Sales) or technical skills (ABAP, Integration, Security, Basis) in one or two SAP ERP skills.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, Business AI, LeanIX, Signavio, Cloud ALM
• Minimum of 3-4 full lifecycle SAP project implementations.
• Experience in leading teams in SAP projects.
• Exposure to at least two types of S/4HANA projects: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid.
• Experience in transformation preparation or Phase 0 activities.
• Proficiency in SAP toolchain usage or administration.
• Valid SAP certification in relevant skill areas.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to engage middle management effectively.
• Proven ability to build solution proposals and estimate efforts accurately.
• Demonstrated flexibility, team spirit, and a results-driven mindset.

Note: Applicants for employment in Netherlands should possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.