Cloud architect and advisor enterprise cloud services

SAP
Palo Alto, CA

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're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize 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.


EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform:

  • Present in detail the RISE with SAP Private Cloud, S/4 HANA Cloud Extended Edition offering.
  • Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Conduct assessment workshops with customers to define the future Cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services.
  • Guide customer discussions around Business Continuity, Security & Compliance, Networks etc..
  • Work with bid teams to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams.
  • Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required.


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Fluency in English is a MUST, any other language an asset.
  • High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions.
  • Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.)
  • Good understanding of operational aspects (Application or Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment.
  • Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS, MS Azure, or GCP)
  • Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects.
  • Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice.
  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university.
  • High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required


WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 8+ years experience with customer facing SAP Technology Consulting (e.g. Basis Admin, DB Admin, Migrations, Upgrades, Business Continuity, Operations etc.) in large-scale customer environments.
  • 8+ years experience with solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
  • Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
  • Understanding of United States Government Cloud System Requirements (NIST, ITAR, FedRAMP, etc)
  • Experience working with Aerospace and Defense customers is a plus
  • Experience with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centers is a big advantage.
  • SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful but not mandatory.

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Bring out your best

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, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.



We win with inclusion
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. At SAP, 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 realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.


SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected].


For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.


Compensation Range Transparency
: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $137,300 - $294,000 (USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.


AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.


Requisition ID: 439165 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Posted 2026-03-03

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