Technology Senior Architect - Italy

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 shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your well‑being, 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.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a curious, skilled and motivated Technology Architect to join our dynamic Customer Engagement and Adoption organization at SAP, with the opportunity for rapid growth in the technical area. As a Technology Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital transformation journey of our customers by supporting the positioning and selling cycle of new SAP technologies, and you will lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions based on SAP technologies.

In Particular You Will

• Collaborate with customers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to understand business objectives, identify opportunities, and define technology strategies aligned with SAP’s product portfolio.
• Design end‑to‑end enterprise solutions that meet business requirements, considering scalability, performance, security, and integration aspects.
• Develop architectural governance, roadmaps, and implementation plans to guide the execution of technology initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to build architecture teams throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices, promoting reusability and adherence to SAP’s architectural principles.
• Conduct technology assessments and facilitate decision‑making processes to support solution adoption and investment prioritization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address complex business challenges, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to selling cycles of SAP Technology solutions (e.g., RISE, BTP, AI and Toolchain) while maximizing customer value and adoption.
• Play the Technical Architect role in SAP Implementation Projects, delivering activities such as defining scope of work, presenting to customers, designing technical aspects of solutions, writing Business Blueprints, leading offshore resources, designing project Gantt charts, producing high‑quality deliverables, and identifying new business opportunities to enlarge SAP’s footprint.
• Act as an “Expert on Demand” while supporting SAP Partners in their implementations, providing best practices and guidelines to ensure successful SAP solution implementation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in SAP technology offerings and actively participate in professional development activities (e.g. AI topics).

What You Bring

• Degree in STEM (or equivalent practical experience).
• +5 years of customer‑facing SAP consulting experience.
• +5 years in solution design, enterprise architecture, and/or SAP implementation (e.g. S/4HANA conversions).
• Strong knowledge of SAP Technology products (releases, platform interdependencies, etc.).
• Good understanding of SAP solutions operations (application + technical) in cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of platform stacks (storage, virtualization, hardware, networking).
• Good knowledge of at least one hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• SAP BTP knowledge and experience.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Native or excellent command of Italian.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Highly self‑motivated and well organized, with strong ownership and accountability.
• Strong innovation mindset, with openness to new ideas and approaches.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, particularly in complex, multi‑vendor environments.
• Cultural awareness and proven experience working in multinational contexts.
• Availability and flexibility to travel on short notice.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• SAP certifications (C_TADM70_22, C_TADM_23 or similar, C_ADBTP or similar).
• Experience with IaaS providers, SAP Premium Suppliers, or data centers.
• Experience in SAP HANA / S/4HANA performance analysis.
• Cybersecurity and compliance expertise.
• Experience with SAP AI implementations (e.g. SAP Joule or similar).
• SAP Application Lifecycle Management / SAP Operations experience.

We win with inclusion

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.