West Monroe
Director, SAP Strategy
West Monroe is seeking a highly experienced
Director, SAP Strategy Development
to lead and support strategic initiatives within our
Operations Excellence
practice, Enterprise Strategy & Execution (ES&E) discipline. This role focuses on driving strategy development for SAP ERP solutions across our core industries, helping organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
SAP ERP solutions , including SAP
ECC
and SAP
S/4HANA
on
RISE , and a proven track record as a
solution/enterprise architect
for large enterprises with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Additionally, the candidate must have experience developing road maps and value cases for
SAP
modernization
including quantified business benefits, cost‑saving opportunities, and alignment of technology investments with strategic business goals.
What You’ll Do Strategy Development
Lead the development of SAP platform strategies, including modernization and stabilization roadmaps tailored to client needs.
Define transformation scoping, process optimization, and data strategies for ERP‑centric investments.
Assess operational processes and quantify value opportunities for ERP transformations.
Develop road maps for SAP modernization and value cases, including quantified business benefits and ROI metrics.
Solution / Enterprise Architecture
Design scalable, value‑driven ERP solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE.
Define SAP‑centric enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and integrate seamlessly with other systems.
Develop industry‑oriented reference architectures and benchmarks for SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices.
Client Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to clients in West Monroe’s industry focus areas (Consumer & Industrial Products, Retail, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities) with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion, ensuring alignment of ERP strategies with business goals.
Provide thought leadership in SAP strategy development, leveraging industry‑specific knowledge and benchmarks.
Support vendor selection, sourcing, and contract negotiation for ERP implementations.
Business Development
Collaborate with West Monroe partners and directors to shape and pitch projects to new and existing clients.
Lead internal offering development initiatives, including pitch decks, go‑to‑market plans, and thought‑leadership materials.
Practice Development
Support the SAP Advisory team in mobilizing transformation programs, ensuring readiness across change, data, governance, and team structure.
Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development.
Drive achievement of value commitments through value‑based decision‑making and benefit realization frameworks.
Experience What you’ll bring
10+ years of experience as a solution/enterprise architect for SAP solutions.
Expertise in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE, from strategy through implementation.
History advising companies with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
Proven ability to lead complex SAP‑centric transformation engagements and strategy development initiatives.
Experience developing detailed value cases for SAP modernization, including quantifying business benefits and cost‑saving opportunities.
Proficiency defining and managing enterprise architecture using SAP’s integrated toolchain (Signavio, LeanIX, BTP, ALM).
Demonstrated success within one or more of West Monroe’s core industries (Consumer & Industrial Products, Healthcare, Life Sciences, High Tech & Software, Utilities, Insurance, Banking, or Private Equity).
Skills
Deep understanding of SAP system landscapes, architecture, and integration points.
Expertise in using SAP’s integrated toolchain for enterprise architecture and lifecycle management.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with C‑level executives and client stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
MBA or master’s degree (preferred).
Certifications
SAP Certified Application Architect – SAP S/4HANA certification is a plus.
Work Requirements
Ability to travel as needed for client projects.
Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits Based on pay transparency guidelines, a reasonable expectation for the salary range for this role is $200,000—$275,000 USD. Employees and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program, and be eligible for annual bonuses. We offer unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays, plus eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave upon hire date.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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Director, SAP Strategy Development
to lead and support strategic initiatives within our
Operations Excellence
practice, Enterprise Strategy & Execution (ES&E) discipline. This role focuses on driving strategy development for SAP ERP solutions across our core industries, helping organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
SAP ERP solutions , including SAP
ECC
and SAP
S/4HANA
on
RISE , and a proven track record as a
solution/enterprise architect
for large enterprises with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Additionally, the candidate must have experience developing road maps and value cases for
SAP
modernization
including quantified business benefits, cost‑saving opportunities, and alignment of technology investments with strategic business goals.
What You’ll Do Strategy Development
Lead the development of SAP platform strategies, including modernization and stabilization roadmaps tailored to client needs.
Define transformation scoping, process optimization, and data strategies for ERP‑centric investments.
Assess operational processes and quantify value opportunities for ERP transformations.
Develop road maps for SAP modernization and value cases, including quantified business benefits and ROI metrics.
Solution / Enterprise Architecture
Design scalable, value‑driven ERP solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE.
Define SAP‑centric enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and integrate seamlessly with other systems.
Develop industry‑oriented reference architectures and benchmarks for SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices.
Client Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to clients in West Monroe’s industry focus areas (Consumer & Industrial Products, Retail, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities) with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion, ensuring alignment of ERP strategies with business goals.
Provide thought leadership in SAP strategy development, leveraging industry‑specific knowledge and benchmarks.
Support vendor selection, sourcing, and contract negotiation for ERP implementations.
Business Development
Collaborate with West Monroe partners and directors to shape and pitch projects to new and existing clients.
Lead internal offering development initiatives, including pitch decks, go‑to‑market plans, and thought‑leadership materials.
Practice Development
Support the SAP Advisory team in mobilizing transformation programs, ensuring readiness across change, data, governance, and team structure.
Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development.
Drive achievement of value commitments through value‑based decision‑making and benefit realization frameworks.
Experience What you’ll bring
10+ years of experience as a solution/enterprise architect for SAP solutions.
Expertise in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE, from strategy through implementation.
History advising companies with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
Proven ability to lead complex SAP‑centric transformation engagements and strategy development initiatives.
Experience developing detailed value cases for SAP modernization, including quantifying business benefits and cost‑saving opportunities.
Proficiency defining and managing enterprise architecture using SAP’s integrated toolchain (Signavio, LeanIX, BTP, ALM).
Demonstrated success within one or more of West Monroe’s core industries (Consumer & Industrial Products, Healthcare, Life Sciences, High Tech & Software, Utilities, Insurance, Banking, or Private Equity).
Skills
Deep understanding of SAP system landscapes, architecture, and integration points.
Expertise in using SAP’s integrated toolchain for enterprise architecture and lifecycle management.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with C‑level executives and client stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
MBA or master’s degree (preferred).
Certifications
SAP Certified Application Architect – SAP S/4HANA certification is a plus.
Work Requirements
Ability to travel as needed for client projects.
Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits Based on pay transparency guidelines, a reasonable expectation for the salary range for this role is $200,000—$275,000 USD. Employees and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program, and be eligible for annual bonuses. We offer unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays, plus eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave upon hire date.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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