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SAP S/4HANA Roadmap & Business Transformation Advisor (all levels)

Accenture the Netherlands

Amsterdam
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

SAP S/4HANA
S/4HANA Roadmapping
Business Transformation
Blueprinting
SAP Architecture
Business Process Analysis
Requirements Gathering
Solution Design
SAP Activate
Deployment Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Workshop Facilitation
Project Management
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Business Case Development

Job Description

The work Accenture is looking for a strategic and experienced SAP S/4HANA Roadmap & Blueprint Consultant to guide our clients through their complex digital transformation journeys. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing comprehensive S/4HANA roadmaps, aligning business objectives with technology solutions, and ensuring successful transitions. You will be a trusted advisor, leveraging your deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA and industry best practices to drive strategic decision-making. You will also play a crucial role in our clients' S/4HANA transformation journeys. In this position, you will be responsible for leading the blueprinting phase, translating business requirements into detailed system designs, and ensuring a solid foundation for successful implementations. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Responsibilities Roadmap: Develop and articulate clear, actionable SAP S/4HANA roadmaps tailored to client-specific business needs and objectives. Conduct thorough assessments of existing SAP landscapes and business processes. Analyze business requirements and translate them into strategic S/4HANA implementation plans. Define target architectures, timelines, and resource requirements for S/4HANA transformations. Evaluate and recommend optimal deployment scenarios (e.g., greenfield, brownfield, hybrid). Facilitate workshops and presentations to communicate roadmap strategies to stakeholders. Provide expert advice on S/4HANA best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with S/4HANA implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical architects, functional consultants, and project managers. Support pre-sales activities by developing proposals and presenting roadmap strategies to potential clients. Stay up to date with the newest SAP changes, and industry best practices. Responsibilities Blueprint Lead and facilitate blueprint workshops with clients to gather detailed business requirements. Analyze and document current business processes and identify areas for improvement. Design SAP S/4HANA solutions based on client requirements and best practices. Develop comprehensive blueprint documentation, including process flows, functional specifications Collaborate with functional and technical consultants to ensure alignment between business requirements and system design. Provide expert advice on SAP S/4HANA best practices and industry standards )e.g., Finance, Logistics, Sales, Procurement, manufacturing, enterprise asset management, transportation, warehousing, sustainability) Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges during the blueprinting phase. Participate in project meetings and provide regular status updates. Work with clients to ensure a good understanding of the blueprinting process. Who We Are – Accenture Technology Accenture Technology Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Technology is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Strategy & Consulting, Operations, Song and Industry X. Here’s What You’ll Need Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field or bachelor degree and strong relevant experience Between 2 and 10+ years of experience in SAP consulting, with a focus on S/4HANA roadmaps and strategy and blueprinting. A track record of leading or contributing to at least one significant SAP transformation, from initial vision to go-live. Strong communicator with the ability to engage effectively across all stakeholder levels—from process owners and subject matter experts to executive leadership—through professional dialogue, clear presentations, and strong interpersonal skills. A proactive, inquisitive mindset, comfortable learning on the fly and taking initiative in fast-paced environments. Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, functionalities, and deployment options (Brown, Hybrid and Greenfield). Deep functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA processes (e.g., Finance, Logistics, Sales, Procurement, manufacturing, enterprise asset management, transportation, warehousing, sustainability) Proven experience in developing and delivering successful S/4HANA roadmaps. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise business language. Experience with SAP Activate methodology. Strong project management and organizational skills. Proven experience in conducting blueprint workshops and documenting business requirements Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to travel as required. Bonus points if you have Experience creating or supporting business cases, transformation roadmaps, and ROI analyses specifically for S/4HANA. Exposure to SAP Fiori, analytics, AI/ML, or other innovative features that further enhance S/4HANA’s value proposition. Knowledge of SAP Cloud Platform and related technologies Good business concepts & methodologies understanding (e.g. FMECA, 3PL, 4PL, Process Industries, Customer Segmentations) Knowledge of ISO standards Previous leadership experience—project oversight, stakeholder engagement, or people management—that can drive transformative outcomes. What’s in it for you? Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises: Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust Embrace a sustainable growth mindset Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people. Lead and transform our clients with technology Connect with our global network of more than 750.000 colleagues These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including: Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops. Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from EidalFitr to a birthday. 26 vacation days per year Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card) A laptop, iPhone, and home office setup allowance What We Believe Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with. Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Core Responsibilities

Develop client-specific SAP S/4HANA transformation roadmaps, assess existing landscapes and processes, and recommend target architectures, deployment approaches, timelines, and resources. Lead blueprint workshops, translate business requirements into solution designs and documentation, and collaborate with client and delivery teams to manage risks and support successful implementations.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in IT, business administration, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with strong relevant experience, plus 2 to 10+ years of SAP consulting experience focused on S/4HANA roadmaps, strategy, and blueprinting. Candidates should have SAP S/4HANA functional and architectural knowledge, transformation experience, SAP Activate familiarity, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience facilitating workshops and documenting requirements.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Learning
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Flexible Work Location
  • FlexDay
  • 26 Vacation Days
  • Paid Transport
  • Electric Bicycle or Car Budget
  • Public Transport Pass
  • Laptop
  • iPhone
  • Home Office Setup Allowance

About Accenture the Netherlands

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $74 billion in FY26 revenue.

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