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We are looking for an experienced Presales Architect to support complex managed services opportunities in an enterprise environment. The role combines strong architectural capabilities with a sales-driven mindset and focuses on SAP-centric landscapes as well as increasingly integrated non-SAP platforms (e.g. Microsoft, ServiceNow).
Job Responsibility:
Analyze and qualify customer requests (RFI, RFP, workshops)
Proactively shape and develop opportunities (deal shaping)
Identify cross- and upselling potential across the service portfolio
Design end-to-end managed services solutions for SAP landscapes and non-SAP platforms
Develop integrated target architectures (hybrid, multi-cloud, sovereign cloud)
Define operating models, SLAs and service boundaries
Define transformation strategies
Build cost models for infrastructure services, AMS, transition and transformation
Support pricing strategy and proposal positioning
Collaborate closely with sales, delivery units, product management, service management
Act as the main technical counterpart for customers
Lead Discovery workshops, due diligence assessments, executive and C-level presentations
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Information Systems
Minimum 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in presales, solution architecture or consulting
Experience with enterprise customers and complex deals
Solid understanding of SAP Basis, architecture and operations
Knowledge of S/4HANA and ideally RISE/GROW
Understanding of HANA and HA/DR concept
Experience with hyperscale platforms
Knowledge of virtualization, storage, backup and networking
Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Experience in costing, proposal and contract creation
Understanding of SLAs, KPIs and service contracts
Ability to translate technical solutions into business value
Strong ownership mindset
Ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Team-oriented and cross-functional thinking
Fluent in written and spoken English and/or German
Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
Nice to have:
Exposure to or experience with: Microsoft platforms, ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
Ability to integrate SAP and non-SAP services conceptually
IT security services and compliance (e.g. SIEM, SOC, sovereign cloud)