Enterprise Cloud Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Cloud ArchitectJob Type: ContractJob Location: Dubai (Onsite)Key Responsibility:Lead the design of end-to-end SAP enterprise architecture strategies for cloud and hybrid environments.Serve as the trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on SAP cloud adoption, modernization, and migration initiatives.Evaluate and recommend architecture patterns for SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SaaS integrations.Interface with senior management to develop, refine, and execute the Cloud Computing strategy and roadmap.Ensure alignment of cloud architecture with enterprise IT strategy, governance, and security policies.Lead solutioning efforts for SAP hosting options (public cloud, private cloud, hyperscaler-native).Manage proof of concepts, exploratory projects to identify, evaluate and eventually adopt the most suitable Cloud Computing (public & private clouds, IaaS, PaaS, and Saas) model for the customer with respect to the customer's business context.Research and technical analysis of competitive solutions.Collaborate with cloud computing colleagues inside and outside the industry to define cloud computing adoption models, best practices, use cases, guidance documents, etc.Work with other technical and data center architects for migration plans encompassing infrastructure baseline, plans and road maps; application migration plans, requirements and needs; industry leading and evolving trends, techniques, products and vendors.Work with technical leads from infrastructure domains such as compute, storage, etc. to develop comprehensive technical architecture to support the multi-year agenda for cloud adoption. This architecture deliverable may also include development of integrated technology stacks designed for low cost-efficient delivery of cloud services.In collaboration with Program and Project Management teams, and respective Lead Solution Architects, develop and drive programs to ensure the infrastructure architecture and associated product solutions are delivered to the organization and the technical and business benefits are realized.Lead Technical Architecture Reviews in coordination with the lead Solution Architects and various technical architects to determine if new products and solutions comply with the agreed architecture.Work at the architectural level within large IT organizations and be able to influence the brightest minds with logical reasoning.Other Duties:Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the consulting team.Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives and team efficiency.Skills & Competencies:Education & Experience: Bachelor's in computer science or related field (Master's preferred); 8–10 years of SAP experience, including 5+ years in cloud or enterprise architecture roles and 3+ years in data center technologies.Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), hyperscaler-native SAP S/4HANA deployments, hybrid/multi-cloud architectures, and infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.SAP & Application Knowledge: Deep understanding of SAP architecture, S/4HANA, SAP BTP (Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Data Management), and cross-module processes; familiarity with non-SAP integration and middleware platforms.Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware, Citrix, KVM), application platforms (.Net, Java, LAMP), networking and security (firewalls, IDS/IPS), and storage/backup solutions.Certifications: SAP and cloud certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, AWS/Azure Architect) highly desirable.Industry & Global Exposure: Experience in fashion/retail industries, global project delivery, and leading teams of 20+ across large-scale environments.Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to lead cloud infrastructure projects, conduct technical architecture reviews, and collaborate across technical and business teams.Tools & Communication: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and project management tools; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Other Attributes: Strategic thinker with customer service orientation, risk management capabilities, and willingness to travel internationally as needed.Exposure to core retail elements in S4/HANA, such as Articles, Assortments/Listings, Pricing/Promotions, Seasons etc.Customer activity repository solutions such as POSDTA, OPP/PMR and Merchandise and Assortment planning.#J-18808-Ljbffr