About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP SCM Architect to lead Digital Core Supply Chain advisory and transformation engagements, preferably based in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a solid track record of end-to-end (E2E) business transformation delivery for clients across one or more supply chain domains, including procurement, maintenance, and manufacturing, enabled by SAP S/4HANA.
You will possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a pronounced capability to understand the business impact of SAP technologies and their implications for client executives across procurement, maintenance, and manufacturing. This understanding will enable you to guide them through their SAP-enabled E2E transformation journey. A strong knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is also required, and you will advise clients on BTP strategy, architecture, and roadmap development.
You will work alongside technical architects, consulting, and SAP delivery teams to help clients scope and envision their future supply chain operating model, build the case for change, design and build their S/4HANA-enabled transformation, and support the roll out and adoption.
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Key Expectations
Running our Projects:
- Deliver Digital Core Supply Chain transformation programs, spanning one or more of procurement, manufacturing, and maintenance, leveraging the full suite of products and services.
- Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client.
- Lead the design and delivery of Digital Core / SAP S/4HANA transformation programs roadmaps, including greenfield, brownfield, and selective (hybrid) implementation approaches.
- Act as a trusted advisor on SAP strategy, including S/4HANA architecture decisions, cloud versus on-premise considerations, and integration with the broader digital ecosystem (e.g., SAP BTP, analytics, AI/ML capabilities).
- Ensure the quality of the work to be truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results.
Growing the Digital Core Supply Chain Consulting Business:
- Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
- Identify and create business opportunities across client accounts and projects.
- Campaign development and offering development, including for SAP S/4 HANA and SAP BTP-enabled supply chain propositions.
- Build and maintain senior client relationships, identifying opportunities for account growth.
- Learning & Development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications, etc.
- Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, resulting in significant client impact and strengthening external reputation.
Your Skills and Experience
- 12-15+ years of experience in supply chain transformation, solution architecture, business transformation, program management, or technology consulting.
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA-enabled supply chain transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and their digitalization through SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience with SAP Rise/Grow with SAP, SAP BTP, or cloud-native SAP deployments.
- Experience working with executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to be successful in a matrix organization, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in developing and delivering consulting solutions.
- Experience working in a major consulting firm and/or in industry but with a consulting background.
- Experience working in the Middle East region, with strong knowledge of local market dynamics and client landscape.
- Proven SAP S/4HANA program/project management experience focusing on supply chain transformation activities.
- Strong people leadership experience, including building, mentoring, and growing consulting teams.
- Certifications: SAP S/4HANA Certification (e.g., in Procurement/MM, Plant Maintenance/PM, or Manufacturing/PP) or SAP BTP certification preferred; PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent certifications are also valued.
- Industry specialization (e.g., manufacturing, consumer products & retail, Energy) is an advantage.
