Principal Services Architect - Logistics

SAP; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT and Software Services is seeking a Principal Services Architect to drive logistics transformation initiatives. This senior role involves architecture leadership, strategic customer engagement, and ensuring delivery excellence across SAP's CoE-led delivery model. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in logistics processes and architecture, with a strong focus on SAP solutions. The position is hybrid, requiring travel to customer sites in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in customer-facing roles with a focus on Logistics.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality programs.
• SAP Solution Certification in Logistics is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics architecture strategy and design for SAP transformation programs.
• Own the creation of Statements of Work (SoW) for Logistics engagements.
• Translate business objectives into solution blueprints.

Skills

Logistics Process Design

Architecture Modeling

Executive Communication

Solution Scoping

Business Requirement Mapping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Computer Science

Tools

SAP BTP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Role Summary
The Principal Services Architect (PSA) is a senior customer-facing expert responsible for driving strategic, architecture-led engagements in SAP s CoE-led delivery model. This role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide transformation through Logistics domain mastery across S/4HANA and the broader SAP Intelligent Enterprise. The PSA serves as both a strategic advisor and architecture owner shaping transformation scope, mapping business requirements to technical solutions , and orchestrating execution with precision. This includes full accountability for project scoping, effort estimation, and Statement of Work (SoW) ownership .
Primary Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership
• Lead the logistics architecture strategy and design across large-scale SAP transformation programs, with a focus on S/4HANA.
• Design and validate end-to-end architectures for hybrid, multi-cloud, or on-premise landscapes.
• Ensure alignment of logistics solutions with SAP reference architectures, best practices, and industry requirements.
• Provide governance and quality assurance across the delivery lifecycle to secure solution integrity.
Scoping, Estimation & SoW Development
• Own the creation of Statements of Work (SoW) for Logistics-focused engagements, ensuring clear deliverables, assumptions, and success metrics.
• Scope SAP projects from discovery through realization , aligning architectural designs with commercial constructs and delivery feasibility.
• Perform effort estimation , resource modeling, and risk profiling to guide bid management and service contracting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pre-Sales, and Delivery Managers to secure project sign-off and alignment with CoE standards.
Strategic Customer Engagement
• Translate business objectives into solution blueprints by mapping business requirements to technical designs with clarity and precision.
• Advise executive stakeholders on supply chain digitization, logistics optimization, and architecture modernization.
• Drive customer engagement from discovery to realization phases, embedding Logistics architecture strategy into business transformation.
• Articulate value-based architecture roadmaps aligned with SAP s Intelligent Enterprise vision.
Delivery Excellence & Reuse Enablement
• Guide delivery teams and CoE consultants on architecture standards and reuse of proven Logistics patterns and accelerators.
• Support delivery assurance, mitigate design risks, and mentor junior architects.
• Partner with account and delivery leadership to accelerate time-to-value and customer satisfaction.
Innovation, Escalation, and Advisory
• Embed intelligent automation, SAP BTP, and AI/ML capabilities into Logistics processes (e.g., predictive MRP, real-time inventory visibility).
• Act as the design authority in escalated engagements or turnaround scenarios.
• Lead logistics-specific design decisions in complex programs and co-innovation initiatives.
Experience Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in customer-facing roles (Program Manager, Architect, etc.) with strong focus on Logistics processes and architecture.
• 10+ years in SAP process implementation , including at least 6 full-cycle implementations covering Logistics topics.
• Proven track record of shaping complex transformation engagements through architecture, scoping, and solution framing.
• Demonstrated experience developing SoWs and delivering high-quality, on-time programs.
Technical & Functional Expertise
• Deep functional and architectural knowledge of SAP Logistics modules , especially:
• MM (Materials Management)
• SD (Sales & Distribution)
• PP (Production Planning)
• PM (Plant Maintenance)
• EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• TM (Transportation Management)
• Integration with FICO and Project Systems
• Strong command of SAP Best Practices , deployment methodologies, and fit-to-standard design.
• Working knowledge of SAP BTP , extensibility approaches, and cloud-native logistics innovations.
Architectural Focus Areas
• SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain Architecture
• Hybrid Deployment Models (On-Premise, Cloud, RISE)
• SoW Ownership, Project Scoping, and Estimation
• Business Requirement Mapping to Solution Design
• BTP-Enabled Logistics Extensions & Integrations
• Embedded Analytics, IoT, and Automation in Logistics
• Architecture Governance & Delivery Assurance
Key Competencies
• Logistics Process Design and Integration Leadership
• Solution Scoping and Statement of Work Creation
• Architecture Modeling and Scenario Planning
• Business-to-Technical Requirement Mapping
• Executive Communication and C-Level Advisory
• Strategic Opportunity Development and Solution Framing
Language Requirements
• English: Fluent
• Other Languages: Fluency in Arabic is highly preferred
Education Requirements
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Computer Science, or equivalent fields
• Equivalent work experience in logistics transformation and SAP solution architecture considered
Professional Training & Certification
• Required:
• SAP Solution Certification in Logistics (e.g., MM, SD, PP, or EWM)
• External architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF , SAP Professional Architect P_EA_1 )
• Preferred:
• One SAP product certification in Logistics is highly recommended
Work Mode
• Hybrid role with travel to strategic customer sites in MENA region. Ability to support high-touch customer programs is required.

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

• Logistics
• Supply Chain

Keywords

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