SAP AI Leader

Role Description

We are currently seeking a SAP AI Leader (Joule BTP) to join our team in Remote, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

• A thought leader, deep technical competence, people leader, driving innovation, client value realization, and reusable assets across SAP programs.
• Define the SAP LE wide vision and roadmap for SAP BTP, AI & Automation.
• Align SAP BTP, AI & Automation offerings with NTT DATA’s global SAP and Digital portfolios.
• Partner with SAP, hyperscalers, and ecosystem vendors on joint go-to-market initiatives.
• Engage and Lead CxO-level conversations on AI-led SAP modernization and automation value across strategic SAP accounts and transformation programs.
• Represent NTT DATA in SAP executive forums, innovation councils, and industry events.
• Establish and govern the AI & Automation Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Define standards for architecture, delivery, security, and AI governance.
• Drive investment in accelerators, IP, and reusable assets.
• Collaborate, Build, and lead a multi-region team.
• Define workforce strategy, certification targets, and succession planning.
• Promote innovation, diversity, and engineering excellence culture.
• Be responsible for AI led SAP offerings, tools, and outcomes such as downstream business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in modern solution development, architecture, and implementation of SAP Automation and AI projects or similar SAP Projects.
• Deep knowledge of SAP technologies: S/4HANA, SAP BTP, AI Core, AI Launchpad, Data Intelligence, Joule.
• Strong architectural design and system integration skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional team environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning in evolving AI and SAP technologies.

Requirements

• This position requires travel on need basis.
• Reports to: SAP LE global leader.

Company Description

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.