Senior Industry Principal / SAP Data Strategist

IMPORTANT: Full right to work in the UK: ILR, British passport, national

Hybrid: 3 days per week in office

Location: London or at a commutable distance

Hiring process: 2 technical interviews and a HR call

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 Gross/a DOE + 15%-20% bonus depending of seniority + amazing benefits package

About The Role:

Are you a seasoned SAP professional with a passion for enterprise-scale transformation? Do you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and value realization?

As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact SAP S/4HANA transformation programs for global clients. This is a senior leadership position where you will advise C-level stakeholders, co-create future-ready business models, and lead complex end-to-end transformations across industries.

You will operate at scale, supported by a global network of experts, and act as a trusted advisor guiding clients through strategic change - from early visioning and Phase 0 assessments to MVP delivery and enterprise rollout.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, Consulting & Value Creation

• Generate consulting-led opportunities and contribute to industry thought leadership
• Co-create next-generation business models and end-to-end processes that drive competitive advantage and cost leadership
• Lead transformation assessments, due diligence, and executive workshops
• Build business cases, value realization models, and transformation roadmaps
• Communicate complex technology concepts in business-led, C-suite language

Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Delivery

• Design and synthesize end-to-end processes across:
• Planning, Sales, Procurement
• Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics
• Plant Maintenance and Customer Service
• Define enterprise transformation roadmaps using:
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP best practices and SaaS Line-of-Business solutions
• Partner platforms such as Microsoft and Salesforce
• Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, advanced analytics, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies
• Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions
• Ensure business adoption and sustainable value realization post-implementation

Data & Digital Leadership

• Lead enterprise data design efforts (CDM, LDM, PDM)
• Define data governance frameworks, operating models, and roles
• Guide data platform selection and architecture for analytics, reporting, and monetization
• Align data strategy with business outcomes and transformation goals

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mentor and develop global, cross-functional teams
• Act as a hands-on, approachable, and trusted senior leader
• Ensure solution quality, delivery excellence, and transparent feedback
• Represent the organisation as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
• Bring industry best practices, data-driven insights, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision-making
• Contribute to joint product and innovation roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft

Required Skills & Experience:

• 14+ years of hands-on SAP consulting experience
• Participation in at least 5 end-to-end SAP implementations
• Experience as a Solution Architect, Program Lead, or Track Lead
• Exposure to Greenfield, Brownfield, and/or Hybrid transformation approaches
• Strong knowledge of the SAP product portfolio and consulting ecosystem
• Deep expertise in at least one domain:
• Functional: Finance & Controlling, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Sales
• Technical: ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, or Basis
• Strong IT and SAP enterprise architecture background
• Proven C-level and senior stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience in Phase 0 / transformation preparation
• SAP toolchain usage and/or administration experience
• Valid SAP certification(s)
• Strong client-facing presence, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with solution proposals, estimations, and presales support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure across multiple SAP modules and industries
• Experience in SAP sales, presales, or service delivery roles
• Prior business-domain experience before entering IT
• Experience with non-SAP platforms (e.g., Microsoft ecosystem, Salesforce)
• Thought leadership through external publications, speaking engagements, or whitepapers

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• High levels of leadership maturity and proactiveness
• Passion for customer success and long-term partnerships
• Commitment to excellence, quality, and continuous improvement
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Influence large-scale, global SAP transformations
• Work alongside a world-class, international team of experts
• Engage directly with senior business leaders and shape enterprise strategy
• Drive meaningful, data-driven outcomes that deliver real business value
• Grow your impact as a trusted advisor and industry leader

📩 Interested in shaping SAP transformations for the UK's leading enterprises?

Apply or message me to learn more.