SAP Solutions Architect/Lead - Senior Consultant

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end architecture and technical delivery of SAP S/4HANA programmes for a major retail client. You will take ownership of solution design, blueprint documentation and delivery governance, ensuring business requirements are translated into robust, scalable SAP solutions. Acting as the senior SAP point of contact, you will guide functional SMEs, integration specialists and Basis teams, while working closely with the Project Manager to plan, schedule and steer delivery to successful outcomes.

You will drive design workshops, oversee integrations across SAP BTP, CPI or PI/PO and legacy platforms, and lead data migration and security discussions in a complex environment. During SIT and UAT, you will ensure defects are resolved effectively, proactively manage risks, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement at all levels, always focusing on delivering measurable value to the client.

Lead & Architect end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solutions across implementation and BAU

Own & Deliver project blueprints, governance and overall solution design

Design & Integrate interfaces using SAP BTP, CPI or PI/PO

Guide & Coordinate functional SMEs, Basis and security teams

Plan & Manage technical project delivery alongside the Project Manager

Facilitate & Influence stakeholder workshops and design decisions

Monitor & Mitigate delivery risks, ensuring scope and budget control

Oversee & Support testing phases including SIT and UAT

You will bring extensive senior-level SAP delivery experience, combining deep S/4HANA expertise with strong technical project leadership capability. You should be confident leading multi-disciplinary teams, architecting complex integrations, and engaging senior stakeholders within retail or multi-site environments. A strong blend of technical depth, business understanding and governance experience is essential., You should have strong commercial experience in SAP project delivery

Proven experience leading 3-5+ SAP ECC or S/4HANA implementations

Strong techno-functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

Experience with SAP BTP, CPI or SAP PI/PO integrations

Understanding of Sales & Distribution, Retail, Finance and Procure-to-Pay processes

Proven ability to lead blueprinting, data migration and integration design

Experience coordinating SAP security and Basis activities

Demonstrable technical project management and governance experience

Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme