SAP Industry Principal Solution Architect*

$131,100 - $302,400/Yr

Accenture - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Saint Petersburg, FL

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The SAP Industry Principal Solution Architect at Accenture is responsible for leading medium to large-scale opportunities involving application maintenance, systems integration, and application infrastructure support. This role focuses on creating value-based solutions that leverage deep expertise in SAP technologies while establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients. The position requires a blend of technical knowledge and strategic insight to guide deal strategies and support sales cycles, ensuring that clients achieve significant business outcomes through SAP's technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide deal strategy by providing industry and solution insight and Accenture's solution portfolio.
• Establish a trusted advisory relationship with key decision makers and executives during the initial sales cycle and through adoption.
• Understand and convey the business outcomes and business value gained from SAP's technology solutions.
• Translate complex business requirements to SAP solutions.
• Oversee the response to RFIs and RFPs.
• Lead complex sales cycles with multiple solution advisors.
• Support one-to-many sales and marketing events both on-site and remotely.
• Maintain sales authorization training and certifications.
• Mentor Solution Architects and share knowledge and thought leadership with the broader solution advisory team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Technology Environment with a strong focus on outsourcing and/or systems integration solutions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution Planning and Deal Shaping.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering with an expertise in SAP Solutions.
• Minimum 8 years of SAP industry experience such as Manufacturing, Chemical, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, etc.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Clear understanding of integration among all core SAP modules.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate Methodology and SAP Best Practices.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Competitive compensation packages