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• You will lead your team to deliver customer objectives & Microsoft business targets. Lead them through change using the Demonstrated Capabilities framework and deliver positive Customer Satisfaction. Coach them to become trusted advisors to customers and partners by leveraging Security expertise across M365 and Azure to enable defined Customer Success Plan outcomes.
• You will coach the team to understand customer objectives and how Unified accelerates value realization. Guide the team to drive positive Customer Satisfaction and share feedback/insights from customers/partners.
• You will coach the team to develop Security opportunities that drive Customer Success business results by working with technical decision makers, ensuring they understand Microsoft's security value proposition and derive value from their investment in Microsoft technology through deep understanding of security solutions and customer scenarios.
• You will coach the team to identify resolutions to issues blocking go-live of customer success projects by leveraging security technical expertise. Support them in leading technical conversations with customers to maximize value from their Microsoft investments, adhering to MS best practices and policies, and utilizing repeatable Intellectual Property (IP). Manage your business and develop your team to meet customer needs and Microsoft targets.
• You will foster a culture of continuous self-learning and technical excellence. Drive the team to enable customers to realize desired business outcomes, including innovation. Model impactful community engagement and coach the team to contribute to repeatable IP.
• You will leverage your ability to apply principles, systems, tools, and strategic insights to improve key performance metrics (KPIs), drive operational efficiencies, and coach the team on situational fluency—studying your customer, understanding the situation, reading the room, and reacting accordingly. Coach the team on when and how to pivot customer/internal conversations based on environmental cues.
• You will leverage your broad technical experience and knowledge in foundational security, AI, architecture design, with depth in security to deliver the end-to-end security story for Microsoft. Highlight the value proposition using your expertise in security and related technologies such as Zero Trust, threat management, SOC monitoring (SIEM / SOAR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), Cloud Security, and Identity.

Qualifications (Text Only)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers OR equivalent experience.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Domain Advisor Senior Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Change has always been part of business, but today’s environment forces us to deal with change – both good and bad – faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you – regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform – and we are with you during every step of the way.One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.

SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers’ existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.

Being part of SAP’s Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.

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 technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
• 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 technical 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 customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
• Work with other teams within the Customer success board area 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

• 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
• 8+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
• Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
• Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
• SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
• ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
• SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.

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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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:
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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 427147 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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Domain Advisor Senior Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)

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We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Change has always been part of business, but today’s environment forces us to deal with change – both good and bad – faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.

RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you – regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform – and we are with you during every step of the way. One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.

SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers’ existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.

Being part of SAP’s Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

Role

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 technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
• 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 technical 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 customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
• Work with other teams within the Customer success board area 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

• 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.
  
  

Work Experience

• 8+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
• 8+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
• Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
• Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
• SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
• ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
• SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.
  
  

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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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:

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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 427147 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: .

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Domain Advisor Senior Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Change has always been part of business, but today’s environment forces us to deal with change – both good and bad – faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you – regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform – and we are with you during every step of the way.One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.

SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers’ existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.

Being part of SAP’s Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.

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 technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
• 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 technical 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 customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
• Work with other teams within the Customer success board area 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

• 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
• 8+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
• Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
• Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
• SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
• ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
• SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.

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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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:
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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 427147 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**
Change has always been part of business, but today's environment forces us to deal with change - both good and bad - faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you - regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform - and we are with you during every step of the way. One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.
SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP® Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP's own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers' existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.
Being part of SAP's Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.
**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 technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
+ 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 technical 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 customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
+ Work with other teams within the Customer success board area 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**
+ 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.
+ 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 and 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.
+ Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ 8 years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
+ 8 years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
+ Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
+ Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
+ Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
+ SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
+ ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
+ SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.
? **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**
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• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Telecommunications

The Job

You will be responsible for :

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable AI infrastructure strategy aligned with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals, ensuring a high-performance and secure foundation for AI workloads
• Architect AI infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, optimizing flexibility, performance, and security to meet evolving business needs
• Implement and oversee infrastructure for AI model training, inferencing, and execution frameworks that enhance processing efficiency and overall model performance
• Design and implement AI infrastructure solutions that scale seamlessly to accommodate enterprise-wide AI adoption, support business growth, ensure high availability, and incorporate future advancements in AI and cloud computing
• Establish AI infrastructure security SOPs, access control mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure data protection
• Design and implement automated MLOps pipelines that streamline AI model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and governance for efficient AI operations
• Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools to automate AI infrastructure provisioning and scaling
• Optimize high-performance computing environments, ensuring efficient utilization of GPU, CPU, and storage resources for AI and ML workloads
• Manage AI workload orchestration using Kubernetes and containerization technologies to enhance scalability and performance across distributed AI environments
• Enhance AI data storage and processing capabilities by optimizing pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and data engineering strategies for real-time analytics
• Work closely with IT and Software COE teams to integrate AI infrastructure seamlessly with enterprise systems and applications
• Develop AI infrastructure cost optimization strategies, balancing performance, scalability, and budget constraints to maximize ROI
• Deploy real-time AI infrastructure monitoring tools to continuously track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, detect potential anomalies, and implement proactive optimization measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Implement AI governance and model version control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, model integrity, security, ethical AI practices, and proactive risk mitigation
• Stay ahead of AI infrastructure innovations, emerging cloud technologies, and industry best practices to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

The Profile

Skills and Experience

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, or DevOps (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, or AI Systems Architecture
• Hands on experience in AI infrastructure design, cloud-based AI solutions, or MLOps
• Expertise in managing AI workloads across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven track record in scaling AI infrastructure for large enterprises
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Experience in optimizing AI workloads for performance and cost efficiency

Skills :

• Expertise in AI Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
• Strong Understanding of AI Model Deployment & MLOps
• Advanced Proficiency in Kubernetes & AI Workload Orchestration
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• AI Security & Compliance Knowledge
• AI Infrastructure Cost Optimization Strategies
• Performance Tuning for AI Systems & Workloads

The Employer

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The Role

You will be responsible for :

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable AI infrastructure strategy aligned with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals, ensuring a high-performance and secure foundation for AI workloads
• Architect AI infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, optimizing flexibility, performance, and security to meet evolving business needs
• Implement and oversee infrastructure for AI model training, inferencing, and execution frameworks that enhance processing efficiency and overall model performance
• Design and implement AI infrastructure solutions that scale seamlessly to accommodate enterprise-wide AI adoption, support business growth, ensure high availability, and incorporate future advancements in AI and cloud computing
• Establish AI infrastructure security SOPs, access control mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure data protection
• Design and implement automated MLOps pipelines that streamline AI model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and governance for efficient AI operations
• Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools to automate AI infrastructure provisioning and scaling
• Optimize high-performance computing environments, ensuring efficient utilization of GPU, CPU, and storage resources for AI and ML workloads
• Manage AI workload orchestration using Kubernetes and containerization technologies to enhance scalability and performance across distributed AI environments
• Enhance AI data storage and processing capabilities by optimizing pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and data engineering strategies for real-time analytics
• Work closely with IT and Software COE teams to integrate AI infrastructure seamlessly with enterprise systems and applications
• Develop AI infrastructure cost optimization strategies, balancing performance, scalability, and budget constraints to maximize ROI
• Deploy real-time AI infrastructure monitoring tools to continuously track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, detect potential anomalies, and implement proactive optimization measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Implement AI governance and model version control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, model integrity, security, ethical AI practices, and proactive risk mitigation
• Stay ahead of AI infrastructure innovations, emerging cloud technologies, and industry best practices to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

Ideal Profile

Skills and Experience

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, or DevOps (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, or AI Systems Architecture
• Hands on experience in AI infrastructure design, cloud-based AI solutions, or MLOps
• Expertise in managing AI workloads across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven track record in scaling AI infrastructure for large enterprises
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Experience in optimizing AI workloads for performance and cost efficiency

Skills :

• Expertise in AI Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
• Strong Understanding of AI Model Deployment & MLOps
• Advanced Proficiency in Kubernetes & AI Workload Orchestration
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• AI Security & Compliance Knowledge
• AI Infrastructure Cost Optimization Strategies
• Performance Tuning for AI Systems & Workloads

What's on Offer?

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Telecommunications

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• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Telecommunications

The Job

You will be responsible for :

• Responsible for architecting scalable, high-performance AI platforms tailored to meet the unique requirements ofapplications, such as customer service automation, predictive maintenance, network optimization, and fraud detection in alignment with business objectives
• Oversee the design & integration of AI systems withnetwork infrastructures (5G, IoT, etc.) optimizing performance for real-time, large-scale data processing while maintaining reliability and scalability across dynamic telecom environments
• Spearhead the adoption of cloud-native architectures and oversee the seamless deployment of AI models across both private and public cloud environments ensuring optimal performance and scalability across AI systems
• Collaborate with data scientists, network engineers, and software developers to ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities into core services and system
• Provide strategic guidance in defining and implementing best practices for AI model versioning, governance, and monitoring ensuring that AI models adhere to operational standards
• Work closely with the Infosec teams to ensure that all AI solutions comply with strict data protection laws (as applicable) and telecom industry regulations, safeguarding data privacy and security across all platforms
• Partner with AI Legal & Regulatory teams to implement state-of-the-art security protocols in AI platforms, including identity management, encryption, and anomaly detection to safeguard sensitive customer and network data
• Monitor platform resource usage, propose cost-saving initiatives, and drive optimization for AI workloads in cloud environments. Provide regular status updates and reports to key stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and outcomes
• Continuously evaluate and improve AI system performance, addressing latency, processing time, and system stability to optimize services and ensuring the AI systems deliver maximum efficiency and value across the organization
• Serve as a key technical advisor to the GM : AI COE Lead and other senior stakeholders in defining the organization’s AI vision and aligning the platform strategy with broader business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify new opportunities for AI integration, uncover potential use cases, and design innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support the company’s strategic objectives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to the deployment and operation of AI models in telecom environments. Ensure AI platforms follow industrystandard governance and compliance frameworks while also adhering to telecom-specific regulations and guidelines

The Profile

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Relevant certifications in data engineering or AI / cloud platforms (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in AI platform architecture, deployment, and optimization, ideally within large-scale telecom environments
• Strong background in designing enterprise-scale AI platforms integrating with IT and cloud environments
• Hands on experience in AI platform development, API management, or MLOps practice
• Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Skills :

• Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
• Proficient with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI and telecom solutions
• Experience in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. : Docker, Kubernetes) for AI deployment
• Strong understanding of telecom networks (5G, IoT, edge computing) and how AI can optimize them
• In-depth Knowledge of security protocols in AI and telecom, including data privacy, encryption, and secure access management

The Employer

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Architecture at Nelson Mandela University invites applications for the nGAP Lecturer position. This role is designed for a committed and passionate individual to contribute to the advancement of architectural education, with a focus on integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS). The appointed lecturer will engage in teaching, research, and community- driven projects, fostering a dynamic learning environment that aligns with the university's values of sustainability, social justice, and transformation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Deliver innovative and engaging courses in architecture, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous Technology Solutions.
• Contribute to research in the integration of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) with architectural practiceParticipate in curriculum development and course design, ensuring alignment with current educational and professional trends.
• Engage in academic community outreach, fostering relationships with local communities and global academic partners.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to postgraduate students, promoting excellence in research and practice.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to develop and deliver engaging content within the architectural curriculum, particularly in the areas of Indigenous Knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with students and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• A passion for promoting transformative education and interdisciplinary learning in architecture.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• A Master’s degree (M+5) in Architecture (or an equivalent qualification) with a minimum average of 70% pass mark for the Master’s degree.
• Relevant professional experience in the field of architecture, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
• Professional registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) or registered as a candidate architect.
• Demonstrated commitment to transformation, sustainability, and inclusive education.
• Commit to completion of a PhD/Doctorate.

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 25 July 2025.

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