Director, SAP Strategy

West Monroe is seeking a highly experienced Director, SAP Strategy Development to lead and support strategic initiatives within our Operations Excellence practice, Enterprise Strategy & Execution discipline. This role focuses on driving strategy development for SAP ERP solutions across our core industries, helping organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Lead the development of SAP platform strategies, including modernization and stabilization roadmaps tailored to client needs.
• Define transformation scoping, process optimization, and data strategies for ERP-centric investments.
• Assess operational processes and quantify value opportunities for ERP transformations.
• Develop roadmap for SAP modernization and value case including quantified business benefits, cost‑saving opportunities, and ROI metrics for ERP transformations.

Solution / Enterprise Architecture

• Design scalable and value‑driven ERP solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE.
• Define SAP‑centric enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Develop industry‑oriented reference architectures and benchmarks for SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients in West Monroe’s industry focus areas (e.g., Consumer and Industrial Products, Retail, Life Sciences, Energy and Utilities) with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion, ensuring alignment of ERP strategies with business goals.
• Provide thought leadership in SAP strategy development, leveraging industry‑specific knowledge and benchmarks.
• Support vendor selection, sourcing, and contract negotiation for ERP implementations.

Business Development

• Collaborate with West Monroe partners and directors to shape and pitch projects to new and existing clients.
• Lead internal offering development initiatives, including pitch decks, go‑to‑market plans, and thought leadership materials.

Practice Development

• Support the SAP Advisory team in mobilizing transformation programs, ensuring readiness across change, data, governance, and team structure.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Drive achievement of value commitments through value‑based decision‑making and benefit realization frameworks.

Experience

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years of experience as a solution/enterprise architect for SAP solutions.
• Expertise in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA on RISE, from strategy through implementation.
• History advising companies with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
• Proven ability to lead complex SAP‑centric transformation engagements and strategy development initiatives.
• Experience developing detailed value cases for SAP modernization, including quantifying business benefits, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and aligning technology investments with business goals.
• Proficiency in defining and managing enterprise architecture using SAP’s integrated toolchain, including SAP Signavio, SAP LeanIX, SAP BTP, and SAP ALM.
• Demonstrated success within one or more of West Monroe’s core industries including Consumer & Industrial Products, Healthcare (payer/provider), Life Sciences, High Tech & Software, Utilities, Insurance, Banking, and/or Private Equity.

Skills

• Deep understanding of SAP system landscapes, architecture, and integration points.
• Expertise in using SAP’s integrated toolchain for enterprise architecture and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with C‑level executives and client stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• MBA or master’s degree (preferred).

Certifications

• SAP Certified Application Architect – SAP S/4HANA certification is a plus.

Work Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed for client projects.
• Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Based on pay transparency guidelines, a reasonable expectation for the salary range for this role is listed below. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Employees in proximity to our Seattle, Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco offices will have a geographic premium applied to this salary scale.

• National: $200,000—$275,000 USD
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; employee stock ownership program; unlimited flexible time off; ten paid holidays; ten weeks paid parental leave; competitive bonus structure.

About West Monroe

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real‑world solutions. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Our focus is on getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

Equal Employment Opportunity

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to

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