SAP BTP Practice Leader

Job Description for SAP BTP Practice Leader.Role: SAP BTP Practice leaderKey ResponsibilitiesPractice Leadership & Strategy- Define and execute the overall strategy for the SAP BTP practice, aligning with the company's broader objectives. - Develop a comprehensive portfolio of SAP BTP service offerings, including consulting, implementation, integration, and managed services. - Stay abreast of the latest SAP BTP innovations, roadmaps, and market trends to ensure the practice remains at the forefront. - Establish best practices, methodologies, and quality standards for SAP BTP project delivery.Business Development & Sales Enablement- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities for SAP BTP solutions. - Act as a subject matter expert in client presentations, workshops, and proposal development. - Develop compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies for SAP BTP services. - Build and maintain strong relationships with SAP and key technology partners.Solution Architecture & Design- Lead the design and architecture of complex SAP BTP solutions, ensuring alignment with client business objectives, technical standards, and best practices. - Define technical specifications, integration strategies, data models, and security architectures for BTP-based applications and extensions. - Evaluate and recommend appropriate SAP BTP services and tools for specific use cases (e.g., Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Analytics Cloud, Process Automation, AI/ML services, Data & Analytics). - Create comprehensive architecture documentation, including solution blueprints, technical designs, and deployment models. - Technical Leadership & Implementation - Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during the implementation phase. - Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of SAP BTP solutions, ensuring high quality and adherence to architectural guidelines.Consulting & Client Engagement- Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into effective SAP BTP solutions. - Conduct workshops, present technical solutions, and articulate the value proposition of SAP BTP to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Act as a trusted advisor to clients on SAP BTP capabilities, roadmaps, and architectural considerations.Innovation & Best Practices- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our SAP BTP methodologies, tools, and accelerators. - Drive innovation by exploring new SAP BTP capabilities and proposing their application to client challenges. - Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the practice.Team Building & Management- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of SAP BTP architects, developers, and consultants. - Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the practice. - Conduct performance reviews and provide career guidance to team members.Project Oversight & Delivery Excellence- Provide executive oversight and guidance on key SAP BTP projects, ensuring successful delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget and timelines. - Act as an escalation point for project issues and provide strategic direction. - Ensure the quality of deliverables and adherence to architectural principles.Thought Leadership- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars. - Contribute to white papers, blogs, and other thought leadership content related to SAP BTP.Key Qualifications- 15+ years of experience in SAP consulting and implementation, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role focused on emerging SAP technologies. - Proven experience building and leading a practice or significant business unit focused on SAP BTP (or equivalent cloud platforms). - Deep understanding with various SAP BTP services (e.g., Integration Suite, Extensibility, Analytics Cloud, Process Automation, AI/ML services, Data & Analytics). - Critical Deep hands-on expertise and proven experience in designing and implementing solutions across multiple SAP BTP services, including: - Extensibility / BTP Development: CAP Model, Fiori/UI5 development, HANA Cloud, BAS. - Process Automation: Workflow Management, RPA - Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA (on-premises and cloud) and ECC landscapes, and how BTP integrates with them. - Strong understanding of cloud-native development principles, microservices, and API management. - Proficiency in programming languages relevant to SAP BTP (e.g., JavaScript, Node.js, Java, Python). - Demonstrated success in business development, sales support, and client relationship management. - Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - SAP certifications in relevant BTP areas are a significant plus.