The Chief Enterprise Architect – SAP will shape Bristlecone India's SAP Studio portfolio, defining roadmaps, designing end‑to‑end solutions, and ensuring market‑ready assets across S/4HANA, IBP, Analytics and AI. Partnering with SAP and market leaders, you will drive presales, support delivery, build high‑performing solution teams, and represent the firm at industry forums.

Responsibilities

- Own the industry solution roadmap across sub‑studios (S/4HANA, IBP, Analytics, AI) and prioritize development sequencing.
- Design end‑to‑end, market‑ready solutions and productise delivery learnings into reusable assets.
- Partner with SAP for co‑innovation, early‑adopter programs, and roadmap alignment.
- Co‑create and execute industry strategy with Market Heads, translating it into target accounts and asset plans.
- Lead presales pursuits, shaping solutions, defining win themes, and presenting to CXO audiences.
- Provide delivery support and architecture governance on flagship programmes, ensuring solution integrity.
- Manage and grow solution pods, handling hiring, performance, career development, and retention.
- Coach next‑generation solution leaders and drive cross‑skilling through certifications and rotations.
- Represent Bristlecone externally at SAP events, analyst briefings, partner forums, and thought‑leadership platforms.
- Communicate executive‑level insights and portfolio status to senior leadership with clear, concise reporting.

Qualifications

- 14–20 years of experience, with at least 8 years in SAP‑led business or supply‑chain transformation.
- Deep expertise in at least two domains: S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP Analytics/Data, or enterprise AI.
- Proven track record of building market‑ready SAP assets, accelerators, or industry plays.
- Strong presales experience on large, complex SAP deals, including solution shaping and executive presentations.
- Delivery credibility as lead architect of end‑to‑end SAP programmes.




- In‑depth knowledge of at least two target industries (e.g., manufacturing, consumer goods, logistics).
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow senior technical/functional teams in matrix environments.
- Executive‑level communication skills with proven CXO presentation experience.
- Relevant SAP certifications (S/4HANA, IBP, Datasphere/SAC, BTP) preferred.
- Bachelor’s in engineering, technology or supply‑chain; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

About Us

ABOUT US Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change. Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristlecone is an equal chance employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

Information Security Responsibilities

- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.

📌 Chief Enterprise Architect - SAP (Pune)
🏢 Bristlecone
📍 Pune