Practice Lead

Role: SAP BTP Practice leader

Key Responsibilities

Practice 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:

o Extensibility / BTP Development: CAP Model, Fiori/UI5 development, HANA Cloud, BAS.

o 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.

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