Principal Business Process Consultant for SAP Business Data Cloud
Join SAP as a Principal Business Process consultant, leveraging the SAP Business Data Cloud to help customers harness advanced analytics and AI.
Role Overview
Are you passionate about the transformative power of cloud data and analytics? As a Principal BDC Business Process consultant, you will be the trusted advisor of Data Architecture to our most significant customers, providing thought leadership toward customers' corporate data vision and strategy for maximum business value.
You will drive enterprise adoption of SAP's Business Data Cloud as a foundation for advanced analytics and AI, defining long‐range architectural strategy, influencing C‐suite decision‐making, and safeguarding the integrity of complex, cross‐platform data landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
Position SAP BDC as the enterprise data foundation driving analytics, AI, and "data gravity" back to SAP.
Serve as a strategic, trusted advisor on data and analytics strategy and data architecture for executives and project leaders.
Define and communicate long‐term data architectural vision and roadmaps; drive high‐impact design decisions.
Establish data architectural guardrails, govern adherence, and manage trade‐offs and technical debt.
Guide customers through complex project situations and mitigate architectural risks.
Coordinate with SAP delivery teams and contribute to C‐level and steering committee reporting.
Design customer‐specific data architectures, milestones, and quality gates for major programs.
Education, Skills & Competencies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
15+ years in customer‐facing consulting roles with experience in enterprise architecture or pre‐sales advisory roles.
Proven expertise in solution architecture and design for large‐scale data and analytics platforms, ideally within the SAP ecosystem.
Experience designing and governing large‐scale SAP or enterprise data architectures.
Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and instruct teams across regions and, where required, globally, fostering knowledge transfer and capability uplift.
Solid understanding of cloud concepts, data architecture, and enterprise data management.
Strong understanding of cloud operations, platform stacks, and hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of ITSM, service design, compliance, and cybersecurity principles.
Executive communication, influence, and storytelling for technical and business audiences.
Advanced critical thinking and complex problem‐solving.
Strategic thought leadership and ability to shape long‐term customer direction.
Objection handling and value‐based advisory skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across senior stakeholders.
SAP‐Specific Knowledge
Strong knowledge of SAP data and analytics solutions (such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud, or similar platforms), with the ability and motivation to rapidly learn and apply new SAP Business Data Cloud capabilities.
Expertise in areas such as BDC, Datasphere, BW Modernization, SAP HANA Cloud, and SAC.
Strong cross‐application understanding (S/4HANA, Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass, SCM, SuccessFactors).
Experience with MDG, Databricks integration, Industry Cloud, Sustainability, and AI solutions.
Prior SAP consulting and enterprise architecture experience.
Beneficial
Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake.
Hands‐on experience in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly with SAP Business AI or similar enterprise AI solutions.
Experience in business planning and financial processes (e.g., SAP BPC, SAP Planning, or similar solutions).
Knowledge of ABAP programming and its application within SAP data and analytics environments.
Personal Attributes
High integrity, reliability, and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Self‐starter with a passion for learning and staying ahead of technology trends.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.
Customer‐Facing Skills
Ability to inspire confidence and engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
Skilled at delivering clear, concise presentations and facilitating workshops.
Location
The position can be covered in Madrid or Barcelona.
Travel requirements
This role requires a high percentage of national and international travel.
Background & EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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 might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 441698 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Madrid, Barcelona.
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