SAP Technical Consultant Lead

Business Area: VT Corporate Systems&Analytics Posting Country: Spain Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group launched its new technological HUB in 2021, an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions. This vacancy is part of VOIS Spain, legal entity part of Vodafone Group. Come and join us to create the future together For the role of SAP Technical Consultant Lead we are looking for candidates with a broad range of skills. The responsibilities include Define and maintain the SAP technical architecture roadmap across S/4HANA, BTP, and integrated systems. Ensure alignment with SAP’s Clean Core principles and Vodafone’s enterprise architecture standards; lead technical design sessions and provide guidance on best practices for custom code remediation and modernization. Evaluate solution considerations, constraints, and risks across SAP technology components. Design and review SAP technical solution architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategies; key solutions design/redesign include: Strategic Archiving Solution – re‑architect target‑state architecture resulting in projected EUR 6 million savings by 2030; SAP RISE Logserv Integration with Dynatrace – led the technical architectural assessment and authored the end‑to‑end solution. Define target‑state architecture and incremental adoption strategy for SAP technology. Evaluate technology options (on‑premises, hybrid, cloud‑native) against business needs, compliance, and scalability; deliver architectural blueprints and implementation roadmaps. Review SAP software licensing models and identify cost reduction opportunities by proposing technical alternatives to reduce licensing footprint (e.g., archiving strategies, infrastructure rationalization). Support the SAP Transformation Lead to assess current systems and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and innovation. Support migration strategies including ECC to S/4HANA, cloud adoption, and integration with SAP BTP services. Lead on assessments and proofs of concept (POCs) to validate technical feasibility and business fit. Establish technical governance frameworks for SAP developments, integrations, and extensions; ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards. Work cross‑functionally with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, and external partners (e.g., SAP, system integrators). Mentor technical teams and contribute to capability building within the SAP CoE. Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (e.g., AI, ML, RPA within BTP) for potential adoption. Drive continuous improvement in system performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. What you bring Proven experience as an SAP Technical Architect in large‑scale transformation programs. Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Fiori, and integration technologies (e.g., PI/PO, CPI). SAP RISE experience. Experience with SAP Clean Core strategy, custom code analysis, and modernization. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) are a plus. Advanced level of English. Bonus on top of the gross salary. Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurant), additional to gross salary. Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays. Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August. Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations. Private Health and Life Insurance for employees. 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off. Access to an online learning platform for continuous training. #LI-Hybrid REF: Please, apply with an English version of your CV. Why Vodafone? At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity. Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in. Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr