We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven SAP professional to join our senior team. The successful candidate will serve as a SAP Basis/HANA Architect, a Project/Implementation Lead, an AMS Support Lead, and a key player in Presales activities. This role requires deep technical mastery in SAP Basis and SAP HANA/S/4HANA technologies, coupled with strong leadership, communication, and commercial acumen to drive successful client engagements from initial concept through to long-term operations. Key Responsibilities 1. SAP Solution Architecture & Technical Strategy (Architect) • SAP Landscape Design: Design and architect complex, scalable, and resilient SAP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SolMan, PO/PI, BTP) across on-premises, public, and private cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, RISE with SAP). • HANA Expertise: Provide expert-level guidance on SAP HANA database administration, high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), performance tuning, security, and data volume management. • Technical Roadmap: Define the technical roadmap for customers' SAP systems, aligning with business objectives and SAP's Intelligent Enterprise strategy. • Standardization & Governance: Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and governance policies for the SAP Basis domain. 2. Project Leadership & Implementation (Project Lead) • Migration & Upgrade Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of complex SAP projects, including: o S/4HANA System Conversions (Brownfield) and New Implementations (Greenfield). o OS/DB Migrations (e.g., to HANA or Cloud). o Major SAP Release Upgrades, EHP installations, and Support Pack/Stack application (using tools like SUM/DMO). • Cutover Management: Develop and lead detailed, near-zero downtime cutover strategies for go-lives. • Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the technical lead, coordinating closely with Functional, Development (ABAP/Fiori), Infrastructure, and client teams. • Delivery Assurance: Ensure project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 3. Presales & Business Development • Solutioning: Act as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME) during the presales phase, conceptualizing and designing competitive technical solutions (including AMS, Migration, Upgrade, and Cloud strategies). • Proposal Development: Contribute technical content to RFPs/RFIs, SOWs (Statements of Work), and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with client requirements. • Sizing & TCO/ROI: Conduct comprehensive SAP system sizing (Hardware and Cloud resources) and develop detailed TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI (Return on Investment) models to support commercial proposals. • Client Presentations: Present technical solutions and strategies confidently to C-level executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders. 4. Application Management Services (AMS) Leadership (AMS Support Lead) • Support Strategy: Design and lead the delivery model for SAP Basis Application Management Services (AMS), ensuring SLA adherence and high customer satisfaction. • Escalation Management: Serve as the top-tier technical escalation point for critical incidents, problem management, and complex Basis/HANA issues. • Continuous Improvement: Drive proactive technical improvements, automation initiatives, and performance optimization within the managed services landscape. • Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide Basis/HANA administrators and support teams, fostering technical growth and operational excellence. Qualifications & Skills Must-Have • Experience: 12+ years of overall SAP Basis experience, with at least 5+ years in an Architect or Lead role, including demonstrable Presales experience. • Have worked in Tier-1 organization with at least 2 implementations and 3-4 Upgrade/migration experience. • Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in SAP Bais, NetWeaver, S/4HANA and HANA ,Oracle, MSSQL and other database administration. • Migration Expertise: Proven experience leading multiple full-cycle SAO OS/DB migrations including SAP S/4HANA Conversions/Migrations and major system upgrades. • Cloud Infrastructure: Strong working knowledge of running SAP on at least one major Hyperscaler (Azure, AWS, or GCP) or in a RISE with SAP context. • Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading large, distributed, and cross-functional technical teams (both project and support). • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and executive leadership. Preferred • SAP Basis Certified Technology Associate/Specialist in S/4HANA or NetWeaver • Certification in one or more major public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solution Architect). • Experience with SAP Automation tools, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. • Proficiency in IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, particularly ITIL.