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Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
LOCATION
Must be local or willing to relocate to the Metro Detroit area.
ABOUT THE JOB YOU'RE CONSIDERING
The SAP Automotive / Manufacturing Delivery & Solutioning Architect (GTM) is a senior transformation leader responsible for shaping, selling, architecting, and delivering large-scale SAP-enabled business transformation programs for Automotive and Manufacturing clients. This role combines deep SAP expertise with industry-specific knowledge across automotive OEMs, suppliers, industrial manufacturing, and complex manufacturing environments to design end-to-end solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
The architect serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and is accountable for developing solution strategies, leading complex pursuits, driving innovation, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise transformation programs. The role plays a critical part in Capgemini’s Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy by creating compelling client value propositions, building reusable assets and accelerators, and contributing to thought leadership across the Automotive and Manufacturing industry.
This role will help build the offering and drive growth through strategic pre-sales activities, support Centers of Excellence, promote global alignment across regions, and maintain close alignment with client expectations through active involvement in transformation delivery engagements.
As Automotive and Manufacturing organizations accelerate their adoption of intelligent and AI-enabled operating models, this role extends beyond traditional SAP transformation to help clients leverage SAP Business AI, Business Data Cloud, enterprise architecture, intelligent automation, and emerging agentic AI capabilities to modernize manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chain resilience, improve asset performance, and advance their Autonomous Enterprise journey.
This position requires a strong balance of industry expertise, business consulting, enterprise architecture, pre-sales leadership, delivery governance, and AI-enabled transformation capabilities, while leveraging SAP innovations including S/4HANA, SAP Business AI, SAP BTP, Digital Manufacturing, Integrated Business Planning, Extended Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Asset Management, and emerging Industry Cloud capabilities.
YOUR ROLE
- Serve as a trusted advisor and SAP Automotive / Manufacturing industry expert, leading large-scale business transformation initiatives across automotive OEMs, suppliers, and industrial manufacturing clients.
- Lead solution strategy, architecture, and roadmap development for SAP S/4HANA and related digital transformation programs.
- Drive strategic pursuits, RFP responses, client workshops, and executive presentations, translating business objectives and manufacturing challenges into compelling solution visions.
- Partner with sales, account, and delivery teams to develop differentiated go-to-market offerings, industry accelerators, and win strategies.
- Architect scalable, future-ready solutions leveraging SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Business AI, Supply Chain Management, Digital Manufacturing, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), Asset Management, and Industry Cloud capabilities.
- Guide clients through ERP modernization, manufacturing transformation, supply chain optimization, plant and asset modernization, aftermarket transformation, and AI-enabled business initiatives.
- Bring strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes including planning, procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, logistics, quality, maintenance, fulfillment, and aftermarket operations.
- Lead enterprise architecture discussions, operating model transformation efforts, business capability assessments, and value realization strategies.
- Advise clients on the adoption of SAP Business AI, intelligent automation, agentic AI capabilities, and AI-enabled manufacturing and supply chain transformation.
- Help clients connect SAP technology investments with measurable improvements across manufacturing productivity, planning, supply chain visibility, operational efficiency, quality, and asset performance.
- Provide leadership throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring delivery excellence, business value realization, client satisfaction, and commercial success.
- Champion innovation and AI-enabled solutioning methodologies, creating reusable assets, accelerators, and Automotive / Manufacturing industry offerings.
- Build and maintain executive stakeholder relationships while influencing strategic business and technology decisions.
- Lead and mentor global, cross-functional teams in complex environments, supporting capability growth, thought leadership, and sales enablement activities.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 15+ years of SAP experience across consulting, enterprise/solution architecture, business transformation, and program leadership.
- Deep Automotive and/or Manufacturing industry expertise, including automotive OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, industrial manufacturing, and complex discrete manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including plan-to-produce, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, manufacturing execution, warehousing/logistics, asset management, quality, and aftermarket/service operations.
- Proven leadership of large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformations, enterprise modernization programs, and complex pursuits exceeding $25M-$50M+ TCV.
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, BTP, Business AI, Business Data Cloud, Digital Manufacturing, IBP, EWM, TM, Asset Management, Integration Suite, Signavio, and relevant Industry Cloud solutions.
- Experience architecting enterprise solutions across ERP, manufacturing, supply chain, data, integration, automation, and cloud, with the ability to connect SAP capabilities to manufacturing business outcomes.
- Knowledge of SAP and emerging AI capabilities, including Joule, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG, LLMs, enterprise data platforms, and AI-enabled manufacturing transformation.
- Strong enterprise architecture and transformation experience, including LeanIX, business capability modeling, operating model transformation, strategic roadmaps, governance, and value realization.
- Proven ability to advise C-suite stakeholders, lead executive workshops and strategic pursuits, develop GTM offerings and business cases, and lead global cross-functional teams. SAP/Enterprise Architecture certifications and global consulting experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $123,750 - $282,000
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
BENEFITS
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
DISCLAIMERS
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
LOCATION
Must be local or willing to relocate to the Metro Detroit area.
ABOUT THE JOB YOU'RE CONSIDERING
The SAP Automotive / Manufacturing Delivery & Solutioning Architect (GTM) is a senior transformation leader responsible for shaping, selling, architecting, and delivering large-scale SAP-enabled business transformation programs for Automotive and Manufacturing clients. This role combines deep SAP expertise with industry-specific knowledge across automotive OEMs, suppliers, industrial manufacturing, and complex manufacturing environments to design end-to-end solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
The architect serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and is accountable for developing solution strategies, leading complex pursuits, driving innovation, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise transformation programs. The role plays a critical part in Capgemini’s Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy by creating compelling client value propositions, building reusable assets and accelerators, and contributing to thought leadership across the Automotive and Manufacturing industry.
This role will help build the offering and drive growth through strategic pre-sales activities, support Centers of Excellence, promote global alignment across regions, and maintain close alignment with client expectations through active involvement in transformation delivery engagements.
As Automotive and Manufacturing organizations accelerate their adoption of intelligent and AI-enabled operating models, this role extends beyond traditional SAP transformation to help clients leverage SAP Business AI, Business Data Cloud, enterprise architecture, intelligent automation, and emerging agentic AI capabilities to modernize manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chain resilience, improve asset performance, and advance their Autonomous Enterprise journey.
This position requires a strong balance of industry expertise, business consulting, enterprise architecture, pre-sales leadership, delivery governance, and AI-enabled transformation capabilities, while leveraging SAP innovations including S/4HANA, SAP Business AI, SAP BTP, Digital Manufacturing, Integrated Business Planning, Extended Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Asset Management, and emerging Industry Cloud capabilities.
YOUR ROLE
- Serve as a trusted advisor and SAP Automotive / Manufacturing industry expert, leading large-scale business transformation initiatives across automotive OEMs, suppliers, and industrial manufacturing clients.
- Lead solution strategy, architecture, and roadmap development for SAP S/4HANA and related digital transformation programs.
- Drive strategic pursuits, RFP responses, client workshops, and executive presentations, translating business objectives and manufacturing challenges into compelling solution visions.
- Partner with sales, account, and delivery teams to develop differentiated go-to-market offerings, industry accelerators, and win strategies.
- Architect scalable, future-ready solutions leveraging SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Business AI, Supply Chain Management, Digital Manufacturing, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), Asset Management, and Industry Cloud capabilities.
- Guide clients through ERP modernization, manufacturing transformation, supply chain optimization, plant and asset modernization, aftermarket transformation, and AI-enabled business initiatives.
- Bring strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes including planning, procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, logistics, quality, maintenance, fulfillment, and aftermarket operations.
- Lead enterprise architecture discussions, operating model transformation efforts, business capability assessments, and value realization strategies.
- Advise clients on the adoption of SAP Business AI, intelligent automation, agentic AI capabilities, and AI-enabled manufacturing and supply chain transformation.
- Help clients connect SAP technology investments with measurable improvements across manufacturing productivity, planning, supply chain visibility, operational efficiency, quality, and asset performance.
- Provide leadership throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring delivery excellence, business value realization, client satisfaction, and commercial success.
- Champion innovation and AI-enabled solutioning methodologies, creating reusable assets, accelerators, and Automotive / Manufacturing industry offerings.
- Build and maintain executive stakeholder relationships while influencing strategic business and technology decisions.
- Lead and mentor global, cross-functional teams in complex environments, supporting capability growth, thought leadership, and sales enablement activities.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 15+ years of SAP experience across consulting, enterprise/solution architecture, business transformation, and program leadership.
- Deep Automotive and/or Manufacturing industry expertise, including automotive OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, industrial manufacturing, and complex discrete manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including plan-to-produce, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, manufacturing execution, warehousing/logistics, asset management, quality, and aftermarket/service operations.
- Proven leadership of large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformations, enterprise modernization programs, and complex pursuits exceeding $25M-$50M+ TCV.
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, BTP, Business AI, Business Data Cloud, Digital Manufacturing, IBP, EWM, TM, Asset Management, Integration Suite, Signavio, and relevant Industry Cloud solutions.
- Experience architecting enterprise solutions across ERP, manufacturing, supply chain, data, integration, automation, and cloud, with the ability to connect SAP capabilities to manufacturing business outcomes.
- Knowledge of SAP and emerging AI capabilities, including Joule, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG, LLMs, enterprise data platforms, and AI-enabled manufacturing transformation.
- Strong enterprise architecture and transformation experience, including LeanIX, business capability modeling, operating model transformation, strategic roadmaps, governance, and value realization.
- Proven ability to advise C-suite stakeholders, lead executive workshops and strategic pursuits, develop GTM offerings and business cases, and lead global cross-functional teams. SAP/Enterprise Architecture certifications and global consulting experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $123,750 - $282,000
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
BENEFITS
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
DISCLAIMERS
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding SAP Solution Architect Jobs
Align your degree to SAP modules
Specialty occupation approval hinges on your degree matching the role's technical scope. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but an unrelated degree paired with SAP certifications and years of module-specific experience can still satisfy USCIS requirements.
Target companies with active LCA filings
SAP implementations run across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for solution architect roles, so you apply only where sponsorship is an established practice, not a one-off request.
Get your SAP certifications documented early
Employers filing an LCA for a solution architect role need to demonstrate the position genuinely requires specialized knowledge. Current SAP certifications, particularly in S/4HANA architecture, strengthen the specialty occupation case and reduce the risk of a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Understand how PERM affects your project timeline
Many SAP architects start on H-1B and transition to a green card via PERM labor certification. The PERM recruitment process typically adds six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed, so raise long-term sponsorship intentions during the offer stage.
Clarify remote work and LCA worksite rules upfront
SAP roles often involve client-site deployments across multiple states. Each new worksite may require a separate LCA posting under DOL rules. Confirm with the employer how they handle multi-location projects before you sign, to avoid compliance gaps that affect your status.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer
An LCA requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the offer falls below Level III or IV wages for a solution architect, that's a red flag for the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SAP Solution Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. SAP Solution Architect roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the theoretical and practical application of that knowledge, and the architecture-level complexity of SAP S/4HANA implementations satisfies that standard. SAP certifications and documented project scope strengthen the petition further.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor SAP Solution Architects?
H-1B is the most common path, covering an initial three years extendable to six. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa under the same specialty occupation standard, with a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under the H-1B1 visa. For permanent roles, employers frequently sponsor through EB-2 or EB-3 green cards using PERM labor certification.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor SAP Solution Architects?
Browse SAP Solution Architect roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship history for this role type. SAP implementations are concentrated in industries with large, complex ERP environments, including life sciences, automotive manufacturing, and global financial services, so focusing your search on those sectors improves your odds of landing with a sponsor that handles these petitions routinely.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B or E-3 specialty occupation degree requirement?
Generally yes. USCIS and U.S. consular officers typically recognize an Australian three-year bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, provided the field of study is directly related to the SAP Solution Architect role. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can document this equivalency if the employer or officer requests formal confirmation.
Can an SAP Solution Architect switch employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new employer once the new I-129 petition has been filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires. Because SAP architects often move between systems integrators and end-user companies, confirming the new employer's willingness to file promptly is essential before you resign from your current role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored SAP Solution Architect jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.