RISE Enterprise Architect - Driving Adoption and Business Outcomes

We help the world run better
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 – 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.

** This role is based in the Netherlands because of customer proximity requirements and we can only consider candidates which will not require a relocation. Further, this advert is for a number of identical positions that we will be hiring for over Q1 and Q2 2026 **

What you’ll build

As part of SAP’s Enterprise Architecture team, you will lead customers through their digital transformation journeys — from strategy to execution. You’ll help shape their NorthStar Enterprise Architecture, guide clean core adoption, and translate architectural visions into tangible outcomes through SAP solutions, including the Business Technology Platform (BTP).

You will:

• Advise customers on future-proofing their IT landscapes, helping them simplify, modernize, and accelerate innovation; Collaboratively develop a capability/application as-is and target the enterprise architecture model based on SAP’s reference industry architecture; Drive the Clean Core imperative by reducing complexity, consolidating systems, and streamlining processes; Enable organizations to realize the full value of SAP BTP through integration, extensibility, and process optimization; Advise and drive AI capability Adoption across the customer organization; Act as a trusted advisor across business and IT functions, helping customers align technology decisions with strategic business goals; Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to drive adoption and consumption in order to deliver exceptional Cloud Subscription Renewals.

Your work will directly shape the digital backbone of leading enterprises, fostering agility, sustainability, and measurable business outcomes.

What you bring

You are a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with business acumen and a genuine empathy for customers.

Must-have:

• 10+ years of experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., Program Manager, Solution Architect, Customer Engagement, Customer Advisory, ); SAP implementation, transformation experience as a consultant, program director or internal IT; Track record in helping customers/stakeholders drive business adoption of technology solutions in order to unlock tangible business value and maximise consumption; Proven track record in delivering enterprise business transformations through large-scale application delivery; Demonstrated S/4HANA technical and/or SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge through active transformation projects; Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills in English, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across IT and business; Ability to operate in large and complex organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience using SAP LeanIX and Signavio to document architectures and business processes; Familiarity with SAP Cloud solutions / Business Capabilities; Familiarity with BTP Integration Suite / BTP Build; Professional Certifications such as SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (LeanIX EAM), SAP Certified Professional–Enterprise Architect (P_SAPEA_2023), or TOGAF; Additional fluent language skills in the local language Dutch are of great added value.

Where you belong

Join a diverse and passionate team of SAP Enterprise Architects driving meaningful digital transformation across industries. We collaborate closely with various SAP resources, turning strategy into execution with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and business impact.

In our team, you’ll find:

• A collaborative environment that values continuous learning and thought leadership; Opportunities to influence SAP’s strategic direction and shape customer success stories; A culture that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and shared purpose — where technology serves both people and the planet.

Together, we’re building a digitally empowered world where innovation meets responsibility.

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.