Sap Platform Architect, Aspac

Description:

Job Description About the Team: The KDN (KPMG Delivery Network) is a global network of people, processes, centres, tools, and technology aimed at accelerating the delivery of high-quality global solutions across KPMG member firms. It features a three-tier system that involves on-site client service professionals, regionally focused solution architects, and dedicated offshore resources in multiple delivery centres. The KDN strives to deliver high-quality solutions at competitive prices efficiently and consistently. About the Role: KDN is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales focused SAP Platform Architect to support the Powered SAP growth agenda. Powered Enterprise SAP is KPMG's leading business transformation framework enabled by SAP. This role will involve orchestrating various Powered SAP programmatic elements, increasing KDN adoption across all SAP deals in the market, and working closely with member firms and the Delivery Centres. The successful candidate will work with the global team across different time zones and limited travel as required.

• Gain strong access to the SAP world at KPMG including KDN, Powered SAP build team, SAP Innovation Lab, SAP Alliance and other key stake holders in the context of SAP
• Develop expertise to disseminate knowledge about Powered Enterprise and SAP within the home team

Key Accountabilities:

• 80% - Deal solutioning, pre-sales, and working on deals with member firm sales and solutioning teams to increase KDN adoption.
• 20% - Member firm enablement activities on existing and new solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist member firms with SAP specific initiatives including proposal preparation, solutioning, estimations, demos, and credentials management.
• Develop and share Thought Leadership on latest SAP subjects, encompassing topics like "Rise with SAP", AI (Joules), BTP and Signvavio amongst others.
• Collaborate with the SAP Alliance team to drive future SAP alliance initiatives.
• Organise and participate in SAP Community calls and other events.
• Engage in cross-regional/global projects such as creating training materials for Powered Enterprise SAP.
• Interface with the Powered SAP build team to comprehend the solution's functional and technical components.
• Foster connections between member firms and subject matter experts both within and outside KDN.
• Compile materials for proposals, resource planning, estimates, and credentials.
• Deliver Powered SAP training to member firms.

How are you extraordinary? You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines. You are a teambuilder who does your best work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team around you to collaborate, share ideas, and learn together. You get excited about generating innovative ideas that create value, improve processes, and solve complex problems. You are able to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to the senior leadership teams for review. You are an avid learner with a deep passion for leadership and organisational development. You are curious, keen to collaborate, learn from others, and stay abreast of research and thought leadership in future of work trends and leadership. Experience

• Strong background in pre-sales, backed up by delivery experience of large SAP enabled business transformations, preferably in cloud environments.
• Extensive experience in selling and implementing cloud-based SAP solutions
• Proficiency in SAP Products and Solutions (e.g. AI, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Grow, BTP, Signavio, LeanIX)
• In-depth understanding of project management (SAP Activate) and business change management best practises.
• Proven ability to deploy cloud-based SaaS implementations.
• Familiarity with SAP's project lifecycle and associated support activities.
• Demonstrated success in meeting SLAs and exceeding customer expectations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business transformation and project lifecycle processes.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
• MBA or certification(s) in a business function preferred.
• Enterprise Architecture certification such as TOGAF is highly regarded.
• SAP Certifications (Rise/Grow with SAP, BTP, Leanix, Signavio or similar)

Additional Information KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team .

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.