SAP Solution Architect Associate Director

We Are 

The primary responsibility of this role is to be a Value architect in medium sized to large opportunities that may involve solutioning and estimation of Systems Integration, Application Development, Data Migration, Governance, Functional Leadership and more. Support of Application Maintenance and Apps-Infrastructure Support engagements is also required. The ideal candidate will leverage deep solutioning and delivery experience to individually create solutions and collaborate with clients to co-create strategies that drive measurable business outcomes, with the ability to individually create Solutions leveraging deep solutioning and delivery experience in one or more areas, while being able to develop these in a collaborative basis with the client including advising/co-creating the solutions. 

You are 

As an SAP Solution Architect, you will assist sales, delivery, business architecture, as well as oversee opportunities, and deliver solution advisory for SAP technology and services. Your goal is to establish a trusted advisor relationship with internal teams, prospects and customers, guiding them through the sales cycle and adoption journey. 

The Work 

• Acts as a key member of the deal/sales team to represent the technology solution offering to the client/internal groups. 

• Should be able to play client-facing role that involves understanding and formulating the client requirements into a technology solution that can be configured from a our offerings, assets and bring out synergies between various service groups involved in a deal.  

• Drives the sign off on the technology solution and acts as an interface with the delivery organization to ensure effective transition, shape services and determine appropriate structure, delivery locations and related costs.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Solution Architecture & Deal Strategy 

• Translate client requirements into differentiated, deliverable solutions using in-depth knowledge of SAP technology, functions, and platforms. 

• Collaborate with Sales Pursuit and Delivery Teams to develop winnable and deliverable solutions that underpin the client value proposition and business case. 

• Design and deliver compelling SAP solutions that differentiate us from competitors. 

• Guide deal strategy by providing industry, technology or functional insights and leveraging Accenture’s solution portfolio. 

• Oversee responses to RFIs and RFPs, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. 

• Lead complex sales cycles involving various solution advisors. 

• Client Engagement & Advisory 

• Establish and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers and executives. 

• Communicate business outcomes and value realization from SAP technology solutions. 

• Co-create solutions with clients and delivery team and advise on best practices and integration strategies. 

• Thought Leadership & Mentorship 

• Support sales and marketing events (on-site and remote) to showcase SAP capabilities. 

• Maintain authorization training and certifications. 

• Mentor fellow Solution Architects and share knowledge and thought leadership across the team. Create Enterprise solutions closely with Accenture leads and clients. 

• Participate and/or lead solution discussions and client meetings – both for proactive and reactive (RFP driven) deals. 

• Build strong and sustainable relationships during the solutioning process with clients, delivery and sales.