it architecture advisor

<div>
 <strong>
  We help the world run better
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  What You'll Do
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Customer Advisory Architecture Advisor (AA) works closely with SAP&rsquo;s Sales organization and the Partner ecosystem to define the account strategy. AAs are responsible for bridging the gap between the customer&rsquo;s business strategy and relevant solutions through crafting the to-be business and solution architectures and designing a transformation roadmap at the enterprise level to facilitate the customer&rsquo;s adoption of Cloud-based architectures. They are trusted advisors for the customer to achieve their desired to-be SAP-based Enterprise Architecture.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 As an Architecture Advisor (AA), you will focus on the following key areas:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Account Planning &amp; Architecture Management Responsibilities
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Support the assessment of current customer solutions from SAP and potential areas of opportunity for faster solution adoption &amp; consumption, as well as footprint expansion.
  </li>
  <li>
   Engage with customers to support sales cycles throughout the Customer Value Journey as an integral member of the SAP account team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive business and IT architecture definitions to ensure consistency, cooperation, and alignment with SAP organizations, the customer, and partners.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide a linkage from the customer to SAP product development leadership.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Creating an SAP Architecture Vision for the Customer
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Support building customer demand through appropriate thought leadership positioning.
  </li>
  <li>
   Understand customer&rsquo;s business process map and business model with industry reference architecture focus.
  </li>
  <li>
   Understand customer&rsquo;s current enterprise landscape and future needs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive the positioning of standard cloud architectures (plug &amp; play) leveraging standard cloud solutions.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Building Key Customer Architecture Deliverables: Business &amp; Solution Architecture, Target State, Transformation Roadmap
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Drive business architecture and capability mapping to solution design.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure IT feasibility of the business capabilities mapping to SAP solution architecture.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support customer cloud transformation roadmap definition (business and application focus).
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive customer cloud/hybrid transformation roadmap definition (standard cloud application and technology focus).
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Being a Trusted Architecture Advisor for the Customer
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Align living roadmap with current adoption/solution consumption.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support living roadmap governance &amp; adaptation based on evolution of customer needs and SAP solutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive solution expansion by highlighting value &amp; linkages to the broader SAP Portfolio
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What You Bring
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Considerable experience with software/IT organizations as an IT Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Advisor and/or specific expertise with software solutions through Solution Management, Sales, Presales, Adoption/Consumption, Consulting or Business Development, demonstrating successful outcomes over multiple years.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent SAP as the trusted advisor within SAP and/or the market.
  </li>
  <li>
   Deep knowledge of Cloud, Hosted Services, SaaS/ PaaS models and Cloud-based commerce/ business networks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven professional networks in the market to drive pipeline and revenue growth for SAP.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record of success in the selected industry area, if required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven leadership and project management experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English; any other language is an asset
  </li>
  <li>
   Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, MBA or equivalent degree required from accredited university preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   TOGAF or SAPIEA-10 certifications and Experience in using EAM tools is a an added value for candidates
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Meet Your Team
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 At the core of our mission, the Architecture Advisor team is dedicated to guiding our customers through their cloud business transformation journey. Our experts work collaboratively to deliver tailored, consistent value to every customer, ensuring they achieve the best results from their cloud investments.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are passionate about enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. By focusing on improving the adoption and consumption of SAP&rsquo;s products and services, we help customers unlock the full potential of their technology solutions.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 What sets our team apart is our deep understanding of each customer&rsquo;s unique industry landscape. By speaking our customers' language, we build stronger foundations of trust and credibility. This allows us to engage with them in more meaningful ways, addressing industry-specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. The better we understand our customers, the easier it becomes to foster lasting relationships that drive real business transformation
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Whether helping customers overcome obstacles or identifying new growth avenues, the Architecture Advisor team is committed to delivering value every step of the way.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Skills You&rsquo;ll Use
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Bring out your best
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  We win with inclusion
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Requisition ID: 446976 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations:
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Architecture Advisor - Bahrain

<div><div><b>We help the world run better</b><br>
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div><p></p><p><br>
What you'll do:</p><p></p><p><br>
The Customer Advisory Architecture Advisor (AA) works closely with SAP&rsquo;s Sales organization and the Partner ecosystem to define the account strategy. AAs are responsible for bridging the gap between the customer&rsquo;s business strategy and relevant solutions through crafting the to-be business and solution architectures and designing a transformation roadmap at the enterprise level to facilitate the customer&rsquo;s adoption of Cloud-based architectures. They are trusted advisors for the customer to achieve their desired to-be SAP-based Enterprise Architecture.</p><p></p><p><br>
As an Architecture Advisor (AA), you will focus on the following key areas:</p><p></p><p><br>
Account Planning &amp; Architecture Management Responsibilities</p><ul><li>
Support the assessment of current customer solutions from SAP and potential areas of opportunity for faster solution adoption &amp; consumption, as well as footprint expansion.</li><li>
Engage with customers to support sales cycles throughout the Customer Value Journey as an integral member of the SAP account team.</li><li>
Drive business and IT architecture definitions to ensure consistency, cooperation, and alignment with SAP organizations, the customer, and partners.</li><li>
Provide a linkage from the customer to SAP product development leadership.</li></ul><p>
Creating an SAP Architecture Vision for the Customer</p><ul><li>
Support building customer demand through appropriate thought leadership positioning.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s business process map and business model with industry reference architecture focus.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s current enterprise landscape and future needs.</li><li>
Drive the positioning of standard cloud architectures (plug &amp; play) leveraging standard cloud solutions.</li></ul><p>
Building Key Customer Architecture Deliverables: Business &amp; Solution Architecture, Target State, Transformation Roadmap</p><ul><li>
Drive business architecture and capability mapping to solution design.</li><li>
Ensure IT feasibility of the business capabilities mapping to SAP solution architecture.</li><li>
Support customer cloud transformation roadmap definition (business and application focus).</li><li>
Drive customer cloud/hybrid transformation roadmap definition (standard cloud application and technology focus).</li></ul><p>
Being a Trusted Architecture Advisor for the Customer</p><ul><li>
Align living roadmap with current adoption/solution consumption.</li><li>
Support living roadmap governance &amp; adaptation based on evolution of customer needs and SAP solutions.</li><li>
Drive solution expansion by highlighting value &amp; linkages to the broader SAP Portfolio</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
What you bring:</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Considerable experience with software/IT organizations as an IT Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Advisor and/or specific expertise with software solutions through Solution Management, Sales, Presales, Adoption/Consumption, Consulting or Business Development, demonstrating successful outcomes over multiple years.</li><li>
Represent SAP as the trusted advisor within SAP and/or the market.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of Cloud, Hosted Services, SaaS/ PaaS models and Cloud-based commerce/ business networks.</li><li>
Proven professional networks in the market to drive pipeline and revenue growth for SAP.</li><li>
Proven track record of success in the selected industry area, if required.</li><li>
Proven leadership and project management experience.</li><li>
Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.</li><li>
Fluency in English; any other language is an asset</li><li>
Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, MBA or equivalent degree required from accredited university preferred.</li><li>
TOGAF or SAPIEA-10 certifications and Experience in using EAM tools is a an added value for candidates</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Meet your team:</p><p>
At the core of our mission, the Architecture Advisor team is dedicated to guiding our customers through their cloud business transformation journey. Our experts work collaboratively to deliver tailored, consistent value to every customer, ensuring they achieve the best results from their cloud investments.</p><p>
We are passionate about enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. By focusing on improving the adoption and consumption of SAP&rsquo;s products and services, we help customers unlock the full potential of their technology solutions.</p><p>
What sets our team apart is our deep understanding of each customer&rsquo;s unique industry landscape. By speaking our customers' language, we build stronger foundations of trust and credibility. This allows us to engage with them in more meaningful ways, addressing industry-specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. The better we understand our customers, the easier it becomes to foster lasting relationships that drive real business transformation</p><p>
Whether helping customers overcome obstacles or identifying new growth avenues, the Architecture Advisor team is committed to delivering value every step of the way.</p><p>
Skills you&rsquo;ll use:</p><p></p><div><b><br>
Bring out your best</b><br>
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
<br>
<br>
<b>We win with inclusion</b><br>
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.<br>
<br>
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.<br>
<br>
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.<br>
<br>
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.<br>
<br>
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</b></div><div>
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
</div><p>Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.<br>
<br>
Requisition ID: 446976 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid</p></div>

<div><div><b>We help the world run better</b><br>
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div><p></p><p><br>
The Customer Advisory Architecture Advisor (AA) works closely with SAP&rsquo;s Sales organization and the Partner ecosystem to define the account strategy.</p><p>
AAs are responsible for bridging the gap between the customer&rsquo;s business strategy and relevant solutions through crafting the to-be business and solution architectures and designing a transformation roadmap at the enterprise level to facilitate the customer&rsquo;s adoption of Cloud-based architectures. They are trusted advisors for the customer to achieve their desired to-be SAP-based Enterprise Architecture.</p><p></p><p><br>
As an Architecture Advisor (AA), you will focus on the following key areas:</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Account Planning &amp; Architecture Management Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Support the assessment of current customer solutions from SAP and potential areas of opportunity for faster solution adoption &amp; consumption, as well as footprint expansion.</li><li>
Engage with customers to support sales cycles throughout the Customer Value Journey as an integral member of the SAP account team.</li><li>
Drive business and IT architecture definitions to ensure consistency, cooperation, and alignment with SAP organizations, the customer, and partners.</li><li>
Provide a linkage from the customer to SAP product development leadership.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Creating an SAP Architecture Vision for the Customer</b></p><ul><li>
Support building customer demand through appropriate thought leadership positioning.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s business process map and business model with industry reference architecture focus.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s current enterprise landscape and future needs.</li><li>
Drive the positioning of standard cloud architectures (plug &amp; play) leveraging standard cloud solutions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Building Key Customer Architecture Deliverables: Business &amp; Solution Architecture, Target State, Transformation Roadmap</b></p><ul><li>
Drive business architecture and capability mapping to solution design.</li><li>
Ensure IT feasibility of the business capabilities mapping to SAP solution architecture.</li><li>
Support customer cloud transformation roadmap definition (business and application focus).</li><li>
Drive customer cloud/hybrid transformation roadmap definition (standard cloud application and technology focus).</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Being a Trusted Architecture Advisor for the Customer</b></p><ul><li>
Align living roadmap with current adoption/solution consumption.</li><li>
Support living roadmap governance &amp; adaptation based on evolution of customer needs and SAP solutions.</li><li>
Drive solution expansion by highlighting value &amp; linkages to the broader SAP Portfolio</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What you bring:</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Considerable experience with software/IT organizations as an IT Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Advisor and/or specific expertise with software solutions through Solution Management, Sales, Presales, Adoption/Consumption, Consulting or Business Development, demonstrating successful outcomes over multiple years.</li><li>
Represent SAP as the trusted advisor within SAP and/or the market.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of Cloud, Hosted Services, SaaS/ PaaS models and Cloud-based commerce/ business networks.</li><li>
Proven professional networks in the market to drive pipeline and revenue growth for SAP.</li><li>
Proven track record of success in the selected industry area, if required.</li><li>
Proven leadership and project management experience.</li><li>
Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.</li><li>
Fluency in English; any other language is an asset</li><li>
Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, MBA or equivalent degree required from accredited university preferred.</li><li>
TOGAF or SAPIEA-10 certifications and Experience in using EAM tools is a an added value for candidates</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Meet your team:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
At the core of our mission, the Architecture Advisor team is dedicated to guiding our customers through their cloud business transformation journey. Our experts work collaboratively to deliver tailored, consistent value to every customer, ensuring they achieve the best results from their cloud investments.</p><p>
We are passionate about enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. By focusing on improving the adoption and consumption of SAP&rsquo;s products and services, we help customers unlock the full potential of their technology solutions.</p><p>
What sets our team apart is our deep understanding of each customer&rsquo;s unique industry landscape. By speaking our customers' language, we build stronger foundations of trust and credibility. This allows us to engage with them in more meaningful ways, addressing industry-specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. The better we understand our customers, the easier it becomes to foster lasting relationships that drive real business transformation</p><p>
Whether helping customers overcome obstacles or identifying new growth avenues, the Architecture Advisor team is committed to delivering value every step of the way.</p><p></p><div><b><br>
Bring out your best</b><br>
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
<br>
<br>
<b>We win with inclusion</b><br>
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.<br>
<br>
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.<br>
<br>
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.<br>
<br>
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.<br>
<br>
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</b></div><div>
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
</div><p>Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.<br>
<br>
Requisition ID: 446818 | Work Area: Presales | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid</p></div>

Architecture Advisor Expert, Cairo

<div><div><b>We help the world run better</b><br>
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div><p></p><p><br>
What you'll do:</p><p></p><p><br>
The Customer Advisory Architecture Advisor (AA) works closely with SAP&rsquo;s Sales organization and the Partner ecosystem to define the account strategy. AAs are responsible for bridging the gap between the customer&rsquo;s business strategy and relevant solutions through crafting the to-be business and solution architectures and designing a transformation roadmap at the enterprise level to facilitate the customer&rsquo;s adoption of Cloud-based architectures. They are trusted advisors for the customer to achieve their desired to-be SAP-based Enterprise Architecture.</p><p></p><p><br>
As an Architecture Advisor (AA), you will focus on the following key areas:</p><p></p><p><br>
Account Planning &amp; Architecture Management Responsibilities</p><ul><li>
Support the assessment of current customer solutions from SAP and potential areas of opportunity for faster solution adoption &amp; consumption, as well as footprint expansion.</li><li>
Engage with customers to support sales cycles throughout the Customer Value Journey as an integral member of the SAP account team.</li><li>
Drive business and IT architecture definitions to ensure consistency, cooperation, and alignment with SAP organizations, the customer, and partners.</li><li>
Provide a linkage from the customer to SAP product development leadership.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Creating an SAP Architecture Vision for the Customer</p><ul><li>
Support building customer demand through appropriate thought leadership positioning.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s business process map and business model with industry reference architecture focus.</li><li>
Understand customer&rsquo;s current enterprise landscape and future needs.</li><li>
Drive the positioning of standard cloud architectures (plug &amp; play) leveraging standard cloud solutions.</li></ul><p>
Building Key Customer Architecture Deliverables: Business &amp; Solution Architecture, Target State, Transformation Roadmap</p><ul><li>
Drive business architecture and capability mapping to solution design.</li><li>
Ensure IT feasibility of the business capabilities mapping to SAP solution architecture.</li><li>
Support customer cloud transformation roadmap definition (business and application focus).</li><li>
Drive customer cloud/hybrid transformation roadmap definition (standard cloud application and technology focus).</li></ul><p>
Being a Trusted Architecture Advisor for the Customer</p><ul><li>
Align living roadmap with current adoption/solution consumption.</li><li>
Support living roadmap governance &amp; adaptation based on evolution of customer needs and SAP solutions.</li><li>
Drive solution expansion by highlighting value &amp; linkages to the broader SAP Portfolio</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
What you bring:</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Considerable experience with software/IT organizations as an IT Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Advisor and/or specific expertise with software solutions through Solution Management, Sales, Presales, Adoption/Consumption, Consulting or Business Development, demonstrating successful outcomes over multiple years.</li><li>
Represent SAP as the trusted advisor within SAP and/or the market.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of Cloud, Hosted Services, SaaS/ PaaS models and Cloud-based commerce/ business networks.</li><li>
Proven professional networks in the market to drive pipeline and revenue growth for SAP.</li><li>
Proven track record of success in the selected industry area, if required.</li><li>
Proven leadership and project management experience.</li><li>
Proven experience of driving tangible outcomes in Enterprise Architecture for customers.</li><li>
Fluency in English; any other language is an asset</li><li>
Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, MBA or equivalent degree required from accredited university preferred.</li><li>
TOGAF or SAPIEA-10 certifications and Experience in using EAM tools is a an added value for candidates</li><li>Saudi Nationals preferred due to Saudization legal mandates</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Meet your team:</p><p>
At the core of our mission, the Architecture Advisor team is dedicated to guiding our customers through their cloud business transformation journey. Our experts work collaboratively to deliver tailored, consistent value to every customer, ensuring they achieve the best results from their cloud investments.</p><p>
We are passionate about enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. By focusing on improving the adoption and consumption of SAP&rsquo;s products and services, we help customers unlock the full potential of their technology solutions.</p><p>
What sets our team apart is our deep understanding of each customer&rsquo;s unique industry landscape. By speaking our customers' language, we build stronger foundations of trust and credibility. This allows us to engage with them in more meaningful ways, addressing industry-specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. The better we understand our customers, the easier it becomes to foster lasting relationships that drive real business transformation</p><p>
Whether helping customers overcome obstacles or identifying new growth avenues, the Architecture Advisor team is committed to delivering value every step of the way.</p><p>
Skills you&rsquo;ll use:</p><p></p><div><b><br>
Bring out your best</b><br>
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
<br>
<br>
<b>We win with inclusion</b><br>
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.<br>
<br>
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.<br>
<br>
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.<br>
<br>
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17B Consulting LLC

<p><b>IT Strategy Director</b> | <b>17B Consulting LLC</b></p><p><b>THE MISSION</b> 17B Consulting LLC is seeking an IT Strategy Director to lead our technology consulting initiatives in Salalah. You will be the primary architect responsible for aligning complex IT infrastructures with business objectives to drive innovation and operational excellence.</p><p><b>YOUR IMPACT</b></p><ul><li><b>Digital Architecture:</b> Design and execute long-term technology roadmaps and enterprise-wide digital transformation strategies.</li><li><b>Fiscal Oversight:</b> Manage large-scale IT budgets, ensuring maximum ROI on technology investments and resource allocation.</li><li><b>Governance &amp; Security:</b> Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks and ensure all systems comply with Omani regulations and international standards.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Leadership:</b> Act as a key advisor to the board, delivering data-driven insights on emerging tech and scalability.</li></ul><p><b>WHO YOU ARE</b></p><ul><li><b>Experienced:</b> 12+ years in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or directorial role.</li><li><b>Qualified:</b> Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; an MBA or certifications (PMP, ITIL, CISSP) are highly preferred.</li><li><b>Technical:</b> Expert in enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and digital validation protocols.</li><li><b>Articulate:</b> Professional English fluency is mandatory for international stakeholder coordination and high-level reporting.</li></ul><p><b>THE LOCATION</b> Commercial District, Al Wadi Area, PC 215 Salalah, Oman</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: RO4,200.000 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

IT Strategy Director

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)

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 The Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously evolving the organization&rsquo;s enterprise architecture across Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Cybersecurity, Data, and Digital Office domains within the Oil &amp; Gas environment. The role ensures that all technology capabilities are fully aligned with corporate strategy, operational excellence objectives, HSE priorities, cybersecurity resilience requirements, and long-term digital transformation goals.
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 The Enterprise Architect establishes an integrated architecture vision that connects business capabilities, industrial control systems, enterprise applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and digital collaboration environments into a secure, scalable, and future-ready ecosystem. This includes enabling IT/OT convergence while maintaining operational integrity, safety compliance, and cyber resilience in mission-critical environments.
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  The Enterprise Architect Ensures That Technology Investments
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   Deliver measurable business value
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   Improve operational efficiency and reliability
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   Enhance cybersecurity posture
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   Reduce technical debt and system redundancy
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   Support regulatory compliance and risk management
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   Enable data-driven decision-making across field and corporate operations
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 The Enterprise Architect also leads the Digital Office strategy to modernize the workplace through cloud adoption, collaboration platforms, automation, AI-enabled productivity tools, and secure remote access solutions &mdash; improving workforce productivity and digital experience across corporate offices and remote field locations.
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 Ultimately, the Enterprise Architect is accountable for building a resilient, innovative, and integrated technology landscape that enables sustainable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage in QAFCO.
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   Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture (EA) framework, principles, standards, policies and operating models.
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   Define integrated IT/OT/cyber security /Digital architecture principles.
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   Establish long-term IT road maps with alignment with business, cybersecurity, and Digital Office.
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   Align IT strategy and architecture with business goals and corporate strategy.
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   Define and manage enterprise technology roadmaps (short-, medium-, and long-term).
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   Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
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   Translate business capabilities and strategy into technology architecture requirements.
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   Partner with business stakeholders to understand transformation priorities.
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   Ensure IT initiatives support enterprise-wide integration and optimization.
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   Identify opportunities for digital innovation and automation.
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   Define target-state architectures across:
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   Business Architecture
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   Application Architecture
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   Data &amp; Information Architecture
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   Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Architecture
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   OT/ICS Architecture (SCADA, DCS, PLC)
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   Cybersecurity Architecture
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   Digital Workplace Architecture
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   Integration Architecture
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   Ensure secure integration between enterprise IT and operational technologies.
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   Drive interoperability across production, refining, and distribution systems.
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   Oversee system integration and interoperability standards.
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   Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of enterprise platforms.
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   Establish enterprise data governance architecture.
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   Enable enterprise data platforms and analytics.
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   Support AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics.
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   Promote automation and RPA initiatives.
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   Drive adoption of emerging digital technologies.
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   Lead cloud adoption strategy.
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   Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.
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   Rationalize application and technology portfolio to reduce redundancy.
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   Lead legacy system modernization initiatives.
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   Assess vendor solutions and ensure architectural fit.
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   Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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   Collaborate with Information Security and Risk teams.
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   Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
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   Provide architectural leadership across IT and business units.
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   Mentor solution architects and technical teams.
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   Present architecture strategies and investment cases to executive leadership.
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   Act as a trusted advisor for strategic technology decisions.
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   Promote best practices in architecture and solution design.
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   Drive cloud adoption, automation, DevOps, and modernization strategies.
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   Continuously evaluate architectural maturity and optimize frameworks.
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Enterprise Architect

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
</div><div>Must Have Experience :
</div><ul><li> 10+ years in data / analytics architecture, with strong manufacturing or industrial experience
</li></ul><ul><li> 3+ years designing and deploying AI/ML and/or GenAI solutions in production
</li></ul><ul><li> Hands on experience with plant data, time series analytics, and OT/IT integration
</li></ul><ul><li> Strong consulting skills: structured problem solving, executive communication, workshop facilitation</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>Preferred Skills
</div><ul><li> Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP), Databricks or Snowflake
</li></ul><ul><li> Streaming (Kafka / Event Hubs), ML platforms (MLflow, Azure ML, SageMaker)
</li></ul><ul><li> GenAI platforms (Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex AI) and vector databases
</li></ul><ul><li> Exposure to digital thread, smart factory, or digital twin initiatives</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>Roles &amp; Responsibilities
</div><div>Background : We are looking for an AI &amp; Data Architect with strong manufacturing domain expertise and consulting mindset to help industrial enterprises design, deploy, and scale data and AI platforms across plants and enterprise systems. This role bridges operations, engineering, and IT, translating manufacturing priorities into secure, governed, and production grade AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.</div><br>
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</div><div>Travel: 25&ndash;50% (plants, client workshops, exec reviews)</div><br>
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</div><div>What You Will Do
</div><ul><li> Lead plant to enterprise discovery workshops with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT leaders
</li></ul><ul><li> Develop Solutions to respond to RFQ from the manufacturing customers
</li></ul><ul><li> Translate manufacturing challenges into AI use cases (predictive maintenance, quality, yield, throughput, inventory, service)
</li></ul><ul><li> Architect OT + IT data platforms integrating historians, MES, ERP, and cloud platforms
</li></ul><ul><li> Design and guide delivery of AI/ML and GenAI solutions (time series ML, computer vision, RAG based copilots)
</li></ul><ul><li> Define MLOps / LLMOps frameworks for industrial environments
</li></ul><ul><li> Create executive ready architectures, roadmaps, and value stories
</li></ul><ul><li> Act as a trusted advisor during plant visits, architecture reviews, and steering committees
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</div><div>Core Architecture Focus
</div><ul><li> OT/IT Integration: PLC/SCADA/DCS, historians (PI/Aveva), MES, ERP (SAP), PLM, QMS
</li></ul><ul><li> Data Platforms: Lakehouse, streaming/event-driven, time series architectures
</li></ul><ul><li> AI / GenAI: Predictive analytics, anomaly detection, computer vision, maintenance &amp; operations copilots
</li></ul><ul><li> Security &amp; Governance: Industrial cybersecurity awareness, data governance, responsible AI, human in the loop
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</div><div>Key Deliverables
</div><ul><li> Plant to enterprise AI &amp; Data target architecture
</li></ul><ul><li> Manufacturing AI roadmap (pilot scale across plants)
</li></ul><ul><li> Digital thread architecture linking design, production, quality, and service
</li></ul><div>Industrial MLOps / LLMOps framework
</div><div>Executive level value realization dashboards
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</div><div>Base Salary Range : $110,000 to $140,000 Per Annum</div><br>
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</div><div>TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
</div><div>Discretionary Annual Incentive.
</div><div>Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical &amp; Health, Dental &amp; Vision, Disability Planning &amp; Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
</div><div>Family Support: Maternal &amp; Parental Leaves.
</div><div>Insurance Options: Auto &amp; Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
</div><div>Convenience &amp; Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits &amp; Certification &amp; Training Reimbursement.
</div><div>Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave &amp; Holidays.
</div><div>Legal &amp; Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.</div><br>
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</div><div>#LI-KUMARAN
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>Cleveland, OH</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Function</b></div>
<div>TECHNOLOGY</div>
</div><div><div><b>Role</b></div>
<div>Technical Architect</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Id</b></div>
<div>406659</div>
</div><div><div><b>Desired Skills</b></div>
<div>Data architect</div>
</div><div><div><b>Salary Range</b></div>
<div>$110,000-$140,000 a year</div>
</div></div><p>Desired Candidate Profile
</p><div><div><b>Qualifications</b> : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE</div></div></div><div></div>

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