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SAP Solution Architect - McKinsey Digital Job ID: 91940Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day?
If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your ImpactYou will engage with our world-class consulting, engineering and program teams to lead large scale ERP implementations for external clients.
In this role, you will operate cross-functionally in ERP initiatives and translate client business needs to an ERP and business systems architecture while running diagnostics of ERP environments to make recommendations of the optimal enterprise systems architecture.
Using best practices, you will architect SAP solutions for deployment, configuration, and operations that are simple and have scalability, maintainability, and resiliency. Similarly, you will create scripts, tools, and services for clients. You will also facilitate the design of the client's overall system landscape including evaluation of business needs and which technology solutions meet those needs, developing integration plans using API and other tools fit for purpose, assessing network and hardware requirements to deliver the target architecture and establishing standards and sustainability plans for the design.
You will focus on business drivers and system functionality to influence senior firm and client stakeholders while providing architecture and delivery of the full ERP and business system vision.
You will be the certified architect on ERP and API/integrated solutions including on-premise and cloud (SAP). You will work side-by-side with strategic consultants, leveraging, and learning best practices in client service, issue synthesis and problem resolution. The scope of your work will include the transactional core, analytics hubs, and reporting and visualization layers.
Additionally, you will be a core member of the McKinsey consulting team with responsibilities that range from shaping and implementing strategic products and solutions to ensuring that McKinsey's craft stays on the leading edge of technology and industry best practices.
You will be based in our Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna office as part of McKinsey Digital.
This group brings together the best of McKinsey's digital capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses.
As part of this group, you'll join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You'll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm.
You'll also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.
Our office culture is casual and social, with an emphasis on education and innovation. We have the freedom to try new ideas, experiment and are expected to be constantly learning and growing. There is also a strong emphasis on mentoring others in the group, enabling them to grow and learn.
Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
Your qualifications and skills- University degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent area
- 7+ years of experience with full lifecycle S/4HANA including typical integration with other SAP solution and non-SAP solution e.g. Salesforce, Workday, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder and shop floor control / manufacturing execution systems,
- Expertise with Enterprise architecture, Integration platforms (API) and designing enterprise wide applications platforms to meet the needs of the business
- Deep knowledge of SAP software products and in particular S/4 HANA (on-premise and cloud), and other key SAP solution like e.g. Ariba, SAP Business Suite, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects, SAP Mobility, and their architecture and infrastructure needs
- Experience with SAP Technology architecture and Business Technology platform (SAP BTP)
- Subject matter expertise in multiple ERP solutions and requirements towards ERP solution across various industries
- Proven track record of applying expertise to deliver business impact and influencing executives to set strategic directions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions
- Work proficiency in English and German for our German locations
- Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization and to work both independently and in various team settings
- Ability to work under pressure and manage client expectations effectively
- Flexibility to travel ~80% of the time
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