Description
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 explicit, 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.
Robust 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 settings.
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.

📌 Chief Enterprise Architect Sap Pune
🏢 Bristlecone
📍 Pune