Principal/ Chief SAP Business Data Cloud Consultant (m/f/d) in London

We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and we’ll bring out the best in you. We build across over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce. The work is challenging but meaningful. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritise your wellbeing and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about the transformative power of cloud data and analytics? Are you ready to help SAP customers redefine how to harness the potential of SAP Business Data Cloud, advanced analytics and AI? As a Principal/Chief BDC Business Process Consultant you will play the role of trusted advisor of Data Architecture to our most significant customers and provide thought leadership toward customers’ corporate data vision.

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 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.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
• 20+ years in customer‑facing consulting roles with experience in enterprise architecture or pre‑sales advisory.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
• 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.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively (up to 100%) within the EMEA region.

Customer‑Facing Skills:

• Ability to inspire confidence and engage with stakeholders at all levels, especially C‑level executives.
• Skilled at delivering clear, concise presentations and facilitating workshops.

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people and platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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