Principal Business Process consultant for SAP Business Data Cloud

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Role Overview

• Are you passionate about the transformative power of cloud data and analytics Are you ready to help SAP customers redefine how to harness the potential of SAP Business Data Cloudadvancedanalyticsand AI

• As aPrincipalBDC Business Process consultant you will play the role of the trusted advisor ofDataArchitecturetoour most significantcustomersandprovide thought leadership towards customers corporate data vision and strategy to gain maximum business value for their enterprise data.

• Drive customers for theenterprise adoption of SAPs Business Data Cloud as the foundation for advanced analytics and AIand tohelporganizations adopt data productdriven architectures using SAP best practices. You will define long-range architectural strategy influence C-suite decision-making and safeguard the integrity of complex cross-platform data this role you lead customers through pivotal architectural choices mitigate high-impact risks and shape the data vision that positions BDC as a mission-critical business capability.

Key Responsibilities

• PositionSAPBDC as the enterprise data foundation driving analytics AI and data gravity back to SAP.

• Serve as a strategic trusted advisor on data and analyticsstrategy anddataarchitecture for executives and project leaders.

• Define and communicate long-termdataarchitectural vision and roadmaps; drive high-impact design decisions.

• Establishdataarchitectural guardrails govern adherence and manage trade-offs and technical debt.

• Guide customers through complex project situations and mitigate architectural risks.

• Coordinate with SAP delivery teams and contribute to C-level and steering committee reporting.

• Design customer-specific data architectures milestones and quality gates for major programs.

EducationSkills& Competencies

• Bachelors orMasters degreein Engineering Computer Science or Business.

• 15 years in customer facing consulting roleswith experienceinenterprise architectureor pre-sales advisory roles.

• Provenexpertisein solution architecture and design for large-scale data and analytics platforms ideally within the SAP ecosystem.

• Experience designing and governing large-scale SAP or enterprise data architectures.

• Demonstrated ability to lead guide and instruct teams across regions and whererequired globally fostering knowledge transfer and capability uplift.

• Solid understanding of cloud concepts data architecture and enterprise data management.

• Strong understanding of cloud operations platform stacks andhyperscalers(AWS Azure GCP).

• Knowledge of ITSM service design compliance and cybersecurity principles.

• Executive communication influence and storytelling for technical and business audiences.

• Advanced critical thinking and complex problem-solving.

• Strategic thought leadership and ability to shape long-term customer direction.

• Objection handling and value-based advisory skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across senior stakeholders.

SAP-Specific Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SAP data and analytics solutions (such as SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Datasphere SAP HANA Cloud or similar platforms) with the ability and motivation to rapidly learn and apply newSAP Business Data Cloud capabilities.

• Expertisein areas such as BDC Datasphere BW Modernization SAP HANA Cloud and SAC.

• Strongcross-application understanding (S/4HANA Ariba Concur Fieldglass SCM SuccessFactors).

• Experience with MDG Databricks integration Industry Cloud Sustainability and AI solutions.

• Prior SAP consulting and enterprise architecture experience.

Beneficial

• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake.

• Hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI) particularly with SAP Business AI or similar enterprise AI solutions.

• Experience in business planning and financial processes (e.g. SAP BPC SAP Planning or similar solutions).

• Knowledge of ABAP programming and its application within SAP data and analytics environments.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity reliability and ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Self-starter with a passion for learning and staying ahead of technology trends.

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative inclusive mindset.

Customer-Facing Skills

• Ability to inspire confidence and engage with stakeholders at all levels including executives.

• Skilled at delivering clear concise presentations andfacilitatingworkshops.

Location: the position can be covered in both Madrid or Barcelona.

Travel requirements: this role requres a high percentage of national and international travel

Bring out your best
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.

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Requisition ID: 441698 Work Area: Administration Expected Travel: 0 - 100% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid