Senior Manager Business Architecture (SAP Supply Chain)

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for a senior Business Architect to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that transform business operations by assessing current processes and defining future capabilities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure that their strategic decisions align with technology solutions. The role requires expert knowledge in SAP Supply Chain Management and proven experience in enterprise transformation and stakeholder engagement, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive rewards

Continuous coaching

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in SAP Supply Chain Management required.
• Experience in business architecture and operating model design necessary.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and realization of business value.
• Translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions.
• Guide teams through implementation and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

SAP Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder management

Business architecture

Enterprise transformation

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Role Summary

As a Business Architect (Senior Manager), you will lead the identification and realization of tangible business value by assessing current-state operations, defining future-state business capabilities, and translating business needs into technology-enabled solutions and operating models. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding strategic decisions and ensuring successful execution of transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Architecture & Strategy

• Assess current-state business processes and operating models across supply chain domains.
• Define future-state business capabilities aligned with QIC’s ERP roadmap.
• Translate business objectives into SAP-enabled supply chain solutions and target operating models.
• Identify value levers and transformation opportunities across functions.

Solution Definition & Business Case Development

• Capture high-level business requirements and define end-to-end solutions.
• Develop comprehensive business cases outlining benefits, costs, risks, and impacts.
• Support investment decisions through data-driven analysis and recommendations.

Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert in SAP Supply Chain Management.
• Influence senior stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-level decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, drive alignment, and foster innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology delivery.

Program Governance & Execution

• Guide teams through implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices and target architectures.
• Apply Project Management Office (PMO) expertise to manage dependencies, risks, and milestones.
• Address complex issues impacting multiple teams and ensure integrated solutions.

Continuous Improvement & People Leadership

• Continuously assess and refine business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and capability building.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Requirements

• Expert proficiency in SAP Supply Chain Management (e.g., MM, SD, PP, WM/EWM, APO/IBP).
• Strong experience in business architecture, operating model design, or enterprise transformation.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into technology-enabled solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Expert proficiency in Project Management Office (PMO) practices.
• Experience delivering large-scale ERP programs in complex environments.
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Experience with giga-projects, infrastructure, or large capital programs is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps

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