SAP Data Strategist - Germany

2017ASINPR Senior Industry Principal

Role: Senior Industry Principal / SAP Data Strategist
Technology: SAP Data Strategy
Location: Germany

Job Description

Are you a seasoned SAP professional with deep experience in enterprise transformation and global deployments? Do you want to operate at a larger scale and influence end-to-end business transformation? This role offers the opportunity to shape future‑ready enterprise solutions through high‑impact S/4HANA programs.

As a Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect, you will engage across the full transformation lifecycle, collaborating closely with business and IT leaders to define, design, and deliver data‑driven, value‑focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate consulting‑led opportunities and thought leadership with key clients
• Co‑create next‑generation business models and end‑to‑end processes to drive competitive advantage and cost leadership
• Design and synthesize end‑to‑end processes across planning, sales, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, plant maintenance, and customer service
• Define transformation roadmaps using SAP best practices, SAP S/4HANA, SaaS LoB solutions, and partner platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft)
• Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, Blockchain, IoT, RPA, and advanced analytics
• Lead assessments, due diligences, and transformation workshops
• Support clients in building transformation business cases and value realization models
• Engage directly with senior business stakeholders and communicate in business‑led language
• Develop business blueprints, PoCs, transformation plans, change impact assessments, and learning content
• Facilitate and moderate large cross‑functional workshops to define vision, requirements, gaps, and risks
• Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions
• Drive business buy‑in and adoption of delivered solutions
• Contribute to joint product roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft
• Provide an independent, experience‑based perspective aligned with SAP and broader vendor product strategies

Leadership & Stakeholder Responsibility

• Mentor, guide, and develop team members across geographies
• Act as a hands‑on, approachable, and reliable leader
• Ensure solution quality, transparent feedback, and delivery excellence
• Represent Infosys as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
• Bring best‑in‑class industry practices, data metrics, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision‑making
• Deliver harmonized and optimized enterprise solutions aligned with business value

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Enterprise data design expertise: CDM, LDM, PDM, data standardization and harmonization
• Data‑driven organization design, including data governance frameworks, roles, and operating models
• Data platform selection and architecture for aggregation, analytics, reporting, and monetization
• Strong familiarity with the SAP product portfolio and SAP consulting landscape
• Deep functional expertise (Finance & Controlling / Manufacturing / Logistics / Sales) or technical expertise (ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, Basis)
• Strong IT and SAP architecture knowledge
• Business acumen across industries, value chains, financial metrics, and emerging trends
• Proven C‑level and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Extensive experience in IT‑enabled transformation and operations
• 14+ years of hands‑on SAP consulting experience
• Participation in at least 5 end‑to‑end SAP implementations (new offerings)
• Experience as Architect or Program/Track Lead
• Exposure to at least two project types: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid
• Transformation preparation / Phase 0 experience
• SAP toolchain usage or administration experience
• Valid SAP certification(s)
• Strong client‑facing presence, communication, and presentation skills
• Solution proposal development and estimation expertise
• Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and lead with a winning mindset

Preferred Skills

• Exposure across multiple SAP modules and domains
• Experience in SAP Sales and Service Delivery roles
• Prior business‑domain experience before IT
• External publications or thought leadership in relevant domains
• Exposure to non‑SAP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft ecosystem)

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and lateral thinking abilities
• High levels of proactiveness and leadership maturity
• Passion for customer success and long‑term relationships
• Strong drive for excellence and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

All aspects of the hiring process and employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.