Lead SAP Solution Architect

Job Req ID: 48676

Posting Date: 15-July-2025

Function:  SAP 

Location: Bangalore

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a highly skilled SAP Project Manager with 12–14 years of deep experience in leading full-cycle SAP implementations, particularly in SAP FI, Supply Chain, Integration, and Security. The ideal candidate will also bring prior experience as an SAP Solution Architect, with a strong ability to Configure and manage integration with non-SAP systems. This role requires hands-on expertise across all project phases and strong capabilities in project governance, cost control, and stakeholder communication at the executive level.

•    Manage and lead full SAP project lifecycles including As-Is analysis, To-Be configure, blueprinting, build/configuration, testing, UAT, deployment, and post-go-live support.

•    Serve as the technical lead and solution architect for SAP implementations and ensure seamless integration with non-SAP systems and third-party applications.

•    Drive solution plan reviews, oversee patch level and system capacity evaluations, and validate overall system readiness.

•    Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, digital transformation teams, and SI (System Integrator) partners to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.

•    Track and manage project cost, scope, schedule, and resource allocation, ensuring delivery within budget and timeline.

•    Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues while ensuring smooth project execution.

•    Provide structured and transparent communication through regular updates to ExCo and senior leadership, including project status, risks, and financials.

•    Maintain strong oversight of SAP security controls, data governance, and compliance standards across the project.

•    Support organizational change management, user adoption, and training initiatives in collaboration with business units.

•    12–14 years of SAP project management experience with a successful track record in full-cycle SAP implementations.

•    Strong hands-on background as an SAP Solution Architect across modules such as FI, MM, SD, or Supply Chain, with deep understanding of business process mapping.

•    Proven experience with integration between SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., legacy platforms, middleware, APIs, third-party applications).

•    Demonstrated ability to lead projects across multiple functional areas, managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and SI partners.

•    Expertise in SAP system assessments, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and patch/version management.

•    Excellent project financial management skills — budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning.

•    Experience presenting to and engaging with executive stakeholders, including steering committees and ExCo.

•    Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

•    Certification in SAP modules or as SAP Solution Architect.

•    Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies).

•    Experience with SAP S/4HANA and cloud-based SAP deployments.

•    Background in digital transformation and enterprise architecture initiatives.

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.