Senior Enterprise Architect

Next Ventures

Germany (OH)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape architecture strategy

Work on large-scale transformation initiatives

Strong career progression opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies

Job summary

Next Ventures is looking for an architecture professional to join their SAP transformation initiatives within a rapidly expanding German technology organization. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to design scalable architectures, contributing to enterprise-level SAP projects and acting as a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate has experience in enterprise architecture, strong skills in SAP frameworks, and is fluent in German and English. Join us to influence architecture strategy and drive large-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

Proven experience in enterprise architecture or large-scale transformation programmes.
Strong expertise in SAP architecture frameworks and solution design.
Experience with hybrid SAP landscapes (cloud and on-premise).
Exposure to major hyperscalers such as Azure and/or AWS.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and expansion of the SAP Enterprise Architecture capability.
Define and deliver target architectures and transformation roadmaps.
Design end-to-end processes across SAP and non-SAP environments.
Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

SAP architecture frameworks

Strong English skills

Fluent German

Solution design

Hybrid SAP landscapes

Strategic mindset

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

Azure

AWS

Job description

Company Overview

This opportunity sits within a fast-growing, investment-backed German technology organisation currently undergoing a major expansion phase following private equity backing from IK Partners.

The business is scaling aggressively across Germany and wider Europe, with significant investment into SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation capabilities. This growth phase is driving increased hiring, new capability build‑out, and the expansion of high‑performing teams.

The organisation combines the stability of an established platform with the agility and progression opportunities of a scaling business. Candidates joining at this stage can expect real influence over architecture direction, team growth, and strategic initiatives.

The firm delivers complex transformation programmes across both public sector and enterprise environments, with strong demand across industries including manufacturing, automotive, utilities, and government.

The Role

You will join a high‑performing architecture function delivering enterprise‑level SAP transformation initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement scalable, future‑proof architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and expansion of the SAP Enterprise Architecture capability
Define and deliver target architectures and transformation roadmaps across complex system landscapes
Design end‑to‑end processes across SAP and non‑SAP environments
Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs and senior stakeholders on architecture, cloud, and transformation strategy
Ensure architectural consistency through governance, standards, and clean‑core principles
Drive innovation across areas such as:
SAP S/4HANA Transformation
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

Your Profile

Proven experience in enterprise architecture or large‑scale transformation programmes
Strong expertise in SAP architecture frameworks and solution design
Experience with hybrid SAP landscapes (cloud and on‑premise)
Exposure to major hyperscalers such as Azure and/or AWS
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical architecture
Fluent German and strong English skills

Why Join