Chief Data Architect (Base : Sydney)

We help the world run better

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple : you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What We Offer

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape SAP’s global architecture strategy.

You will

• Impact SAP’s Future : Lead transformative projects that define SAP’s strategy and drive customer success.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders : Work alongside global teams, SAP executives, and strategic customers on high-value transformations in the field of Data & Analytics.
• Career Growth Opportunities : Enjoy a clear path to advancement with opportunities for specialization or leadership within SAP’s ecosystem.
• Collaboration with product engineering and delivery experts across SAP.
• Professional development opportunities and flexible working models.

What you build

As a Chief Data Architect (f / m / d), you’ll lead and serve customer engagements to bring SAP’s transformative frameworks for Business data to life. Reporting to the Head of Delivery for Data & Analytics (Premium Engagements) in APAC, your role will focus on thought functional‑ and technical leadership, fostering collaboration, and achieving customer success.

Key responsibilities include :

What you bring

Strategic Visionary and Trusted Advisor (f / m / d) : Deep expertise in Data & Analytics and data platform architectures, concepts, with a strategic view that aligns with SAP’s vision and cloud methodologies like RISE and Clean Core. Proven ability to align technology and business strategies for impactful and measurable outcomes for our customers.

Customer‑centric and Change‑Oriented : Strong focus on customer success and extensive experience leading or delivering in large‑scale transformations. Skilled in change management to ensure digital adoption and measurable value for clients.

Must‑Have Requirements

Nice‑to‑Have Requirements

Where you belong

The Center of Expertise (CoE) delivery hub is a high‑performing group of engineers and experts that supports customers in the adoption and transformation in the field of data & analytics.

With our team we serve high‑end multinational premium customers of SAP across the region of EMEA & MEE. Our expert’s delivery services on architecture planning, transformation and safeguarding. Furthermore, our seniors help our customer base in the role of Architects for Data and Analytics within their projects. We guide and empower customers to unlock the full value of their data by leveraging SAP’s Business Data Cloud, following clean core principles, and transformation into the cloud. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and a customer‑centric mindset, we ensure that SAP’s transformative capabilities translate into measurable business impact and great results for customers.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

We are ethical and compliant

Our leadership credo : Do what’s right. Make SAP better for generations to come . We believe that great leadership extends far beyond the mere pursuit of business goals. We value and foster leadership that is driven with purpose and integrity. Our leaders are role models who uphold SAP’s values and shape SAP’s culture of integrity, by demonstrating and championing ethical and compliant behavior towards all stakeholders.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID : 443721 | Work Area : Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel : 0 - 10% | Career Status : Professional | Employment Type : Regular Full Time | Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid

Job Segment : Data Architect, Database, Architecture, Change Management, Cloud, Data, Engineering, Technology, Management

Posted Date Jan 16, 2026

Work Area Consulting and Professional Services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status, in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Legal and Compliance

Employees are invited to refer candidates through the SAP Employee Referral Program. The SAP Employee Referral Program is limited to permanent roles and is governed by SAP Referral Policy.

Contact

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