SAP
Domain Advisor Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)
SAP, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, United States, 18052
Cloud Architect Advisor
We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Purpose And Objectives
RISE with SAP brings together the solutions and services our customers need for a true business transformation, in one package, in the way that works best for them
regardless of their point of departure, their end destination or how fast they want to move. We know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, so RISE with SAP allows customers to change not only once, but to continually transform
with SAP alongside them during every step of the way. RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition is one of the key deployment options for our customers cloud transformation. It provides a comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings to our customers as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. This enables customers to safeguard their existing SAP ERP investment, while benefiting from a new level of flexibility
tailoring the software to meet their specific needs, retaining company-specific configurations and customizations of their SAP ERP system, and accessing the latest capabilities that give their company a competitive advantage. Under RISE with SAP, SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP applications in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP's own datacentres, IaaS Hyperscalers, SAP Premium Suppliers or in customers' own existing datacentres. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major cloud infrastructure providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers maximum choice for their SAP private cloud deployment. The Cloud Architecture and Advisory Team is part of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services organization. Within this team we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA) in EMEA. The Cloud Architect Advisor works predominantly in the pre-sales phase as a subject matter expert, acting as the primary point of contact for all technical topics related to the private cloud deployment from a customer perspective. It works closely with all the other internal SAP teams to prepare the customer for success on their cloud journey under RISE with SAP. Expectations And Tasks
This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform: Present in detail technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud. Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Conduct technical assessment workshops with customers to define the future cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services. Guide customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption. Work with other teams within the Customer success board area to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams. Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required. Education And Qualifications / Skills And Competencies
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university. High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions. Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.) Good understanding of operational aspects (Application and Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment. Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS; MS Azure or GCP) Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice Fluency in English & ARABIC is a MUST, any other language(s) like French will be an asset. Work Experience
5+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting / Presales experience. 5+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation. Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage. Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is an advantage. Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise is an advantage. SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations experience is an advantage. ITSM, Service Design & Delivery experience is an advantage SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills are an advantage.
We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Purpose And Objectives
RISE with SAP brings together the solutions and services our customers need for a true business transformation, in one package, in the way that works best for them
regardless of their point of departure, their end destination or how fast they want to move. We know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, so RISE with SAP allows customers to change not only once, but to continually transform
with SAP alongside them during every step of the way. RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition is one of the key deployment options for our customers cloud transformation. It provides a comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings to our customers as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. This enables customers to safeguard their existing SAP ERP investment, while benefiting from a new level of flexibility
tailoring the software to meet their specific needs, retaining company-specific configurations and customizations of their SAP ERP system, and accessing the latest capabilities that give their company a competitive advantage. Under RISE with SAP, SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP applications in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP's own datacentres, IaaS Hyperscalers, SAP Premium Suppliers or in customers' own existing datacentres. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major cloud infrastructure providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers maximum choice for their SAP private cloud deployment. The Cloud Architecture and Advisory Team is part of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services organization. Within this team we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA) in EMEA. The Cloud Architect Advisor works predominantly in the pre-sales phase as a subject matter expert, acting as the primary point of contact for all technical topics related to the private cloud deployment from a customer perspective. It works closely with all the other internal SAP teams to prepare the customer for success on their cloud journey under RISE with SAP. Expectations And Tasks
This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform: Present in detail technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud. Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Conduct technical assessment workshops with customers to define the future cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services. Guide customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption. Work with other teams within the Customer success board area to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams. Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required. Education And Qualifications / Skills And Competencies
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university. High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions. Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.) Good understanding of operational aspects (Application and Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment. Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS; MS Azure or GCP) Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice Fluency in English & ARABIC is a MUST, any other language(s) like French will be an asset. Work Experience
5+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting / Presales experience. 5+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation. Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage. Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is an advantage. Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise is an advantage. SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations experience is an advantage. ITSM, Service Design & Delivery experience is an advantage SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills are an advantage.