Principal Business Consultant; f​/m​/d Data & Analytics Strategy - Data Architecture

Principal Business Consultant (f/m/d) Data & Analytics Strategy - Data Architecture

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.

What you'll build

As a Principal Consultant (f/m/d) on Data & Analytics, you’ll lead and serve customer engagements to bring SAP’s transformative frameworks for Business data to life.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery for Data & Analytics (Premium Engagements) in EMEA & MEE, your role will focus on thought leadership, fostering collaboration, and achieving customer success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop innovative business data and analytics concepts, strategies, and solutions for our clients in both national and international contexts
• Advise on the implementation and optimization of reporting and planning solutions with SAP Business Data Cloud from requirements analysis and technical design to prototyping / proof of concept and implementation
• Transform and modernize existing reporting and planning systems and integrate Business
  
  AI with the needed high-quality data
• Support in presales activities and take on responsibility for service delivery, program and project responsibility
• Deepen and expand customer relationships through competent consulting and solution-oriented approaches in close collaboration with our SAP Front office and SAP Account Teams

What you bring

• Strategic Visionary and Trusted Advisor:
  Deep expertise in Data & Analytics and data platform architectures, concepts, with a strategic view that aligns with SAP’s vision and cloud methodologies like RISE and Clean Core. Proven ability to align technology and business strategies for impactful and measurable outcomes for our customers.
• Experienced data & analytics Architect: 10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics architecture, business transformation, and implementation with a track record of inspiring customers, driving collaboration, and delivering high-impact solutions. Proven track record of delivering large scale data & analytics programs / projects in the SAP environment.
• Customer-centric and Change-Oriented:
  Strong focus on customer success and extensive experience leading or delivering in large-scale transformations. Skilled in change management to ensure digital adoption and measurable value for clients.

Must-Have Requirements:

• SAP data & analytics Expertise:
  In-depth knowledge of SAP’s Data & Analytics portfolio (SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning and Reporting), SAP Business Warehouse, S/4 Embedded Analytic) as well as the correlation with SAP Business
  
  AI, SAP RISE incl. Clean Core principles and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Strategic Relationship Building:
  Strong networking skills within SAP and externally, with the ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, including CIOs and CTOs.
• Change Management & Customer Success:
  Proven success in guiding impactful digital transformations and leading change management initiatives to support adoption.
• ECO System:
  Strong ecosystem with the Data & Analytics space in SAP (Development, Product Management, Sales, Enterprise Architecture) and outside (partners, 3rd party vendors) to foster ideas, capabilities and approaches to provide impact at customers side and having trusted feedback loops into the SAP organization to further evolve products and concepts.
• Cross Industry Expertise / Exposure: cross industry expertise with a deep knowledge in at least one industry to discuss and build relevant Use Cases for Business data platforms in e.g. Automotive, Retail, Manufacturing, Pharma, etc.
• Basic understanding of SAP processes in Finance, Logistic, Sales and Distribution, Material Management, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and English is a must.

Nice-to-Have…