Senior Industry Principal - SAP Data Strategist - Netherlands, Amsterdam

Role:

Senior Industry Principal / SAP Data Strategist

Location:

Netherlands

Job Description Senior Industry Principal / Solution Architect responsible for shaping future‑ready enterprise solutions through high‑impact S/4HANA programs. Engage across the full transformation lifecycle, collaborating closely with business and IT leaders to define, design, and deliver data‑driven, value‑focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Generate consulting‑led opportunities and thought leadership with key clients

Co‑create next‑generation business models and end‑to‑end processes to drive competitive advantage and cost leadership

Design and synthesize end‑to‑end processes across planning, sales, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, plant maintenance, and customer service

Define transformation roadmaps using SAP best practices, SAP S/4HANA, SaaS LoB solutions, and partner platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft)

Identify digitization and automation opportunities using AI, Blockchain, IoT, RPA, and advanced analytics

Lead assessments, due diligences, and transformation workshops

Support clients in building transformation business cases and value realization models

Engage directly with senior business stakeholders and communicate in business‑led language

Develop business blueprints, PoCs, transformation plans, change impact assessments, and learning content

Facilitate and moderate large cross‑functional workshops to define vision, requirements, gaps, and risks

Deliver S/4HANA MVPs, templates, pilots, and scalable enterprise solutions

Drive business buy‑in and adoption of delivered solutions

Contribute to joint product roadmaps with partners such as SAP and Microsoft

Provide an independent, experience‑based perspective aligned with SAP and broader vendor product strategies

Leadership&Stakeholder Responsibility

Mentor, guide, and develop team members across geographies

Act as a hands‑on, approachable, and reliable leader

Ensure solution quality, transparent feedback, and delivery excellence

Represent Infosys as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders

Bring best‑in‑class industry practices, data metrics, and multiple solution options to enable informed decision‑making

Deliver harmonized and optimized enterprise solutions aligned with business value

Required Knowledge&Skills

Enterprise data design expertise: CDM, LDM, PDM, data standardization and harmonization

Data‑driven organization design, including data governance frameworks, roles, and operating models

Data platform selection and architecture for aggregation, analytics, reporting, and monetization

Strong familiarity with the SAP product portfolio and SAP consulting landscape

Deep functional expertise (Finance&Controlling / Manufacturing / Logistics / Sales) or technical expertise (ABAP, UI5, Integration, Security, Basis)

Strong IT and SAP architecture knowledge

Business acumen across industries, value chains, financial metrics, and emerging trends

Proven C‑level and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities

Extensive experience in IT‑enabled transformation and operations

14+ years of hands‑on SAP consulting experience

Participation in at least 5 end‑to‑end SAP implementations (new offerings)

Experience as Architect or Program/Track Lead

Exposure to at least two project types: Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid

SAP toolchain usage or administration experience

Strong client‑facing presence, communication, and presentation skills

Solution proposal development and estimation expertise

Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and lead with a winning mindset

Preferred Skills

Exposure across multiple SAP modules and domains

Experience in SAP Sales and Service Delivery roles

Prior business‑domain experience before IT

External publications or thought leadership in relevant domains

Exposure to non‑SAP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft ecosystem)

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and lateral thinking abilities

High levels of proactiveness and leadership maturity

Passion for customer success and long‑term relationships

Strong drive for excellence and quality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

All aspects of the hiring process and employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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