Principal SAP Solution Architect (d/f/m)

About the Position

Principal SAP Solution Architect (d/f/m)

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Bad Homburg, Germany

Job Summary

Serve as a Principal SAP Solution Architect with deep expertise across SAP S/4HANA and the broader SAP ecosystem, shaping large-scale transformation programs for global clients in a hybrid work model with day shifts. Apply Cognizant GenAI tools and generative AI to design intelligent enterprise solutions that improve automation, user experience, operational efficiency, and compliance while ensuring seamless integration across business functions and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive SAP solution architectures that address complex client requirements across multiple geographies, business units, and business processes while aligning with enterprise standards, security requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Develop end-to-end business process architectures spanning finance, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, logistics, customer service, and human resources, ensuring optimized business operations and standardized global processes.
• Define SAP transformation roadmaps leveraging SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Business AI, SAP Analytics, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP IBP, SAP EWM, SAP Concur, and other SAP cloud solutions as appropriate to client needs.
• Lead enterprise-wide integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP applications, ensuring seamless data flows, process orchestration, master data consistency, and real-time business visibility.
• Design and guide implementation of end-to-end business process integrations including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, Record-to-Report, Hire-to-Retire, and other cross-functional value streams.
• Define enterprise architecture principles, governance frameworks, and solution standards that support scalability, maintainability, security, and business agility.
• Apply Cognizant GenAI tools and generative AI techniques to design intelligent assistants, knowledge management solutions, automation frameworks, predictive analytics, and copilots that enhance productivity and improve business decision-making.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable solution blueprints, architecture artifacts, integration specifications, and transformation strategies that can be effectively executed by delivery teams.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, business leaders, enterprise architects, and delivery teams to align technology investments with business objectives and strategic transformation goals.
• Lead fit-gap assessments and solution workshops to evaluate standard SAP capabilities against legacy processes and define future-state architectures that minimize customization and maximize adoption of SAP best practices.
• Establish data architecture, master data governance, and information management strategies that enable high-quality business insights and support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Define testing strategies, quality assurance frameworks, and solution validation approaches to ensure business processes, integrations, reporting, and compliance requirements are successfully delivered.
• Provide strategic guidance on AI-enabled and hybrid working models by establishing collaboration standards, architecture governance practices, and delivery methodologies that support globally distributed teams.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, architecture roadmaps, solution design documents, business cases, and risk assessments that clearly communicate architectural decisions, transformation benefits, and implementation considerations.
• Provide technical and functional leadership to solution teams, mentor architects and consultants, and contribute to SAP innovation initiatives, accelerators, and industry-specific transformation offerings.

Requirements

• Develop descriptive guidance on mandatory technical skills by explaining how deep experience in Cognizant Gen AI tools and generative AI will be used to reimagine finance processes and create intelligent automation patterns.
• Explain how extensive expertise in S4 HANA controlling New GL accounts receivables cost center accounting and profit center accounting will support robust design of integrated ledgers allocation models and profitability reporting.
• Describe how proven experience in S4 HANA FI SD integration and FI MM integration will help build resilient order to cash and procure to pay flows that minimize reconciliation issues and support real time analytics.
• Articulate how familiarity with domain areas such as ebill invoice present and payment account management for acquirer payments acquirer and acquirer processor and billing and settlements will enhance solution relevance for financial services clients.
• Clarify how a background of twenty to twenty four years in large scale SAP and finance transformation programs will support effective engagement with senior stakeholders risk mitigation and value realization tracking.
• Highlight how experience in hybrid work environments day shift operations and distributed delivery models will ensure smooth collaboration consistent communication and stable support for global client teams.
• Emphasize that exposure to regulatory compliance internal controls and audit requirements in financial processes will help maintain strong governance data integrity and adherence to organizational policies across all solutions.

Certifications Required

• SAP Certified Professional or Specialist certification in SAP S/4HANA or relevant SAP solution areas.
• SAP Enterprise Architect certification.
• SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) certification.
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification.
• Recognized certification in Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related emerging technologies.

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a technology services and AI solutions developer. We bridge the gap between AI investments and real business value by developing holistic full-stack AI solutions for our clients. With our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise, we integrate the specific requirements of companies seamlessly into technology systems. This way, we unleash human potential, achieve tangible results, and secure the decisive advantage for global companies in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Benefits

Financial Security

We regularly review market data to ensure that compensation reflects the value you bring. Our benefits go beyond salary and may include pension plans, financial training, and more.

Physical and Mental Health

We enable you to put your well-being first – through paid time off, flexible work models where possible, health benefits, counseling, our Mental Health Allyship Program, and much more.

Your Career, Your Path

With over 350,000 positions at Cognizant, you have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations – and build the skills you need to advance your career.

Real-World Impact

Think of the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to power their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your Path to Cognizant

Here’s what to expect during our hiring process. Please note that this may vary by position and location. Check our FAQs for more information.

Step 1: Apply for the Right Role

Find an open position that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the right fit for the job. Can’t find the right opportunity? Then join our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with Your Recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a good match, they’ll schedule a brief introductory call to learn more about you and how your experience and skills align with the position.

Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If you and our team decide to move forward, you’ll have conversations with our hiring team. For some positions, technical assessments and/or client interviews may be required.

Step 4: Time for Decision

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time as we want to find the right fit for you and for us – but you can trust that we’ll keep you updated.

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