Business Solution Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Business Solution Architect to lead SAP pre-sales and implementation initiatives, providing strategic direction and expert guidance across complex, large-scale customer engagements.

In this role, you will act as a trusted senior advisor throughout the customer engagement lifecycle, owning the Record-to-Report (R2R) architecture vision and ensuring the seamless alignment of business strategy with cutting-edge SAP solutions. You will mentor junior architects and consultants, influence executive-level stakeholders, and shape the long-term direction of customer transformation programs.

If you excel at operating at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture, and technology leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP pre-sale and implementation project governance end-to-end, overseeing business requirements definition, fit-gap analysis, process and organizational change management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Own the assessment of current customer solutions, proactively identifying strategic opportunities for SAP solution implementation and transformation
• Drive the definition and evolution of Record-to-Report (R2R) functional requirements and related IT and business enablers, guiding customer initiatives from initial vision through to the final blueprint that serves as the foundation for SAP implementation
• Lead account planning activities, shaping the customer vision and defining the strategic solution scope
• Establish and govern architecture standards and methodologies, ensuring consistency, communication, and cooperation across the R2R architecture domain
• Serve as a senior member of the account engagement team, orchestrating the customer engagement lifecycle
• Define, integrate, and oversee business, data, application, and technical R2R architecture domains at an enterprise level
• Own the development of target architecture and customer roadmaps, ensuring strategic alignment with SAP solutions
• Champion innovation by introducing emerging technologies and approaches to address complex customer needs
• Cultivate executive-level customer relationships and partner with the EPAM sales team to lead in-depth customer solution discovery discussions
• Maintain deep expertise in R2R improvement trends and the evolving SAP portfolio to craft forward-looking customer roadmaps
• Lead the estimation of work efforts for R2R process and organizational design improvements, as well as SAP technical configuration and development
• Mentor and coach junior architects and consultants, fostering capability growth across the team

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business consulting, business architecture, product or process transformation, or a related field
• 3+ years in a business solution architecture, lead consulting, product leadership, or comparable senior client-facing role
• Proven ability to identify R2R-related business opportunities and solution gaps at an enterprise scale, and to design and recommend strategic gap closure options
• Expertise in presenting SAP features and innovations tailored to high-level customer needs within the R2R domain
• Strong background in R2R business architecture development, with deep knowledge of related business processes, SAP solutions, and delivery methodologies
• Advanced understanding of SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Controlling) functionality
• Solid command of budgeting and S&OP processes, cost allocation methods, and fast closing approaches
• Demonstrated competency in engaging, aligning, and influencing customer IT and business organizations at senior and executive levels
• Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams in complex delivery environments
• Fluency in English, with a minimum B2+/C1 level for effective communication

Nice to have

• Advanced understanding of SAP S/4HANA (Logistics), CFin, and PaPM capabilities, functionality, and deployment options
• Hands-on experience with BPC, IBP, and related deployment options
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting processes and principles
• Proven background in sales process cycle, account, and go-to-market planning in IT service sales
• Expertise in frameworks such as PMP, SAP Architectural and Design Thinking, and TOGAF

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.