SAP IPA Asset Management MRO Architect - Public Sector, A&D

Job Description

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.

Location: Candidates can be based anywhere in the US, and open for up to 70% travel.

What you’ll build: In this role, you will lead innovation and digital transformation initiatives for SAP’s largest and most important customers. You will be responsible for creating strategic and tactical roadmaps that guide the deployment of SAP’s digital solutions, and for developing compelling business cases to help our customers’ strategic decision-making. You will provide comprehensive advice on long- and short-term opportunities for key strategic imperatives, recommending innovations that anticipate future directions for both business and IT stakeholders in the Asset Management and Aftermarket area, with a particular focus on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul activities.

Your work will involve:

• Facilitating collaborative architecture discussions with customer IT and business executives.
• Working effectively across multiple functions and teams to define clear requirements for achieving business outcomes.
• Analyzing key business and IT requirements in the Asset Management/Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) area, focusing on MRO Services and Spare Parts Planning.
• Developing strategic roadmaps for the Asset Management and Aftermarket area, encompassing the evolution of enterprise business solution portfolios from current to future states.
• Identifying improvement potentials within the Asset Management and Aftermarket area, with particular focus on Federal customers and Aerospace & Defense (A&D).
• Influencing transition states toward joint business outcomes by leveraging SAP solution value.

What you bring:

We are looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strong consulting and leadership skills. You should be able to thrive in a dynamic environment and translate complex business challenges into strategic solutions.

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills in teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation, with the ability to lead customer engagements at an executive level.
• Proven excellent knowledge in complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Asset Management processes, coupled with deep implementation knowledge in SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and cloud solutions for MRO, ideally within the Federal sector (DoD) or Aerospace & Defense (A&D).
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills, enabling you to present and discuss strategies and technical information effectively, build rapport, persuade others, and ensure understanding for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of various solution architecture alternatives.
• 5+ years of SAP solution experience.
• 5+ years of management consulting experience.
• 10+ years of solution and/or architecture (business & IT) experience.
• MBA preferred.

Where you belong

At Industry Process Advisory (IPA), you will be part of the strategic advisory arm of SAP’s Service & Support organization. We assist clients in achieving their Digital Transformation vision through SAP and other IT investments, working at both program and enterprise levels to define, deliver, and measure strategic business outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and clear career progression pathways. We are committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives thrive, and where your contributions directly impact our clients’ success and SAP’s broader strategic goals. We invest in our employees’ development and actively embrace inclusion, creating a workplace where you can grow and truly belong.

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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.

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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 173000 - 294100(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.

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Requisition ID: 447767 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 70% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid