SAP NS2 RISE Enterprise Architect

SAP•Herndon, VA

1d•$194,100 - $411,600•Hybrid

About The Position

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. COMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as an IT architect or Enterprise Architect.
Work experience in large IT departments, consulting firms, or leading software vendors as Enterprise Architects.
Experience in large-scale solution implementations or software product development (preferably SAP).
TOGAF and IEA-10/SAP EAF Framework certified.
Business acumen, with an understanding of business principles, industry trends, and market dynamics.
Strong relationship-building skills, able to nurture relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Effective negotiation skills, able to find mutually beneficial solutions and manage conflicts.
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, able to articulate the value proposition of Clean Core and SAP’s reference architecture.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Aligning business strategy with technology solutions, supporting the success of customer enterprise initiatives.
Working closely with the sales team, E-CSM, and services team to build and evolve the CIO's vision based on scope.
Acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs and IT leaders, focusing on the business impacts of Enterprise Architecture.
Bridging the gap between business strategy and technology enablers.
Orchestrating the development of a single holistic enterprise architecture model with respect to Cloud adoption and consumption for the entire organization from a business, applications, data, and technology perspective, closely aligned with the customer's business strategy and operating model in accordance with SAP’s Reference Architectures.
Orchestrating across all architecture domains making sure that the strategic direction is followed and all areas seamlessly interface with each other.
Being accountable for the overall architecture design.
Leading, influencing, and guiding the customer and the involved architect teams towards defined outcomes and goals with a generalist approach.
Managing complexity throughout the architecture design and execution with the goal of driving the architecture from design to production to consumption and value realization.
Managing the architecture practice setup for the customer.
Acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs and IT leaders to realize their vision and drive AI/Innovation adoption.