Principal Consultant - SAP S/4HANA

Principal Consultant - SAP S/4HANALondon, Canary Wharf | 12+ years of experience in IT overall | Hybrid 2-3 days on-site| Up to £115,000 DOE | Right to work in the UK mandatory | PermAbout the roleWe are looking for a highly experienced Principal Consultant - SAP S/4HANA to join a growing SAP practice supporting large scale digital transformation programmes.This role is ideal for a senior SAP professional who combines deep technical or functional expertise with strong leadership and client facing capabilities. You will lead solution architecture, guide complex SAP S/4HANA programmes end to end, and act as a trusted advisor to clients across industries.You will work at the forefront of SAP innovation, helping organisations define their transformation strategy, shape roadmaps and successfully deliver S/4HANA implementations.What you'll be doing* Leading SAP solutions across multiple end to end implementations and transformation programmes* Driving client engagements from Phase 0 through delivery, including Greenfield, Brownfield and Hybrid S/4HANA initiatives* Collaborating with senior business and IT stakeholders to assess readiness, define roadmaps and shape transformation strategies* Designing solution architectures and leveraging the SAP toolchain for implementation, optimisation and governance* Preparing solution proposals, estimates and contributions to RFPs* Mentoring and leading project teams, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to timelines* Representing the organisation in client meetings with strong professional presence and communication skills* Staying current with SAP innovations and contributing to internal best practices, assets and knowledge sharingEssential experience and skills:* Broad IT consulting experience (12+ years)* Deep functional expertise (e.g. SAP Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales) or strong technical specialism (e.g. ABAP, Integration, Security, Basis)* Strong hands on experience with SAP S/4HANA and related technologies such as EWM, TM, Business AI, LeanIX, Signavio and Cloud ALM* At least 4 full lifecycle SAP project implementations* Experience leading teams on SAP programmes and complex client engagements* Exposure to at least two S/4HANA transformation approaches: Greenfield, Brownfield or Hybrid* Experience with transformation preparation activities, including Phase 0* Strong knowledge of SAP toolchain usage and administration* Valid SAP certification in relevant areas* Excellent client facing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with middle management and senior stakeholders* Proven ability to build solution proposals and provide accurate effort estimates* A results driven mindset, flexibility and strong team orientationPreferred qualifications:* Exposure to multiple SAP modules or skill areas across the SAP portfolio* Thought leadership contributions such as publications, white papers or industry insightsWhat's on offer* The opportunity to lead high impact SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes* Exposure to complex, enterprise scale client environments* A collaborative culture that values learning, innovation and leadership* Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing SAP practice* Competitive compensation package, including performance related bonusEqual opportunitiesThe organisation is committed to equal opportunity and believes that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to success. All applications are considered based on skills, experience and potential.