Business AI Architect - Manufacturing/PLM

Business AI Architect - Manufacturing/PLM We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We touch over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and need your unique talents to shape what's next. The work is challenging and matters. You'll find a place to be yourself, prioritize wellbeing, and truly belong. What you’ll build The Global Delivery Hub, a subdivision of SAP Customer Value Group, has the goal and mission to ensure AI and Innovation adoption and consumption in our customer base. Expectations and Tasks Lead executive-level AI discovery, strategy, and innovation workshops tailored to Manufacturing, PLM use cases. Identify, prioritize, and design AI/GenAI use cases; build and run PoCs/MVPs to validate value and feasibility for Manufacturing and PLM. Drive Architecture Transformation Services for strategic customers; define target architectures and roadmaps aligned to SAP product roadmaps and SAP Business AI. Lead as Solution Architect for complex SAP programs (S/4HANA Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, PLM, etc.), from discovery through go‑live and value realization. Resolve critical customer situations by applying strong techno‑functional expertise in SAP Manufacturing/PLM and related processes. Collaborate with SAP product engineering and product management on roadmaps (e.g., Joule, SAP AI Core/Launchpad, Generative AI Hub) to guide customers to future‑proof choices. Advise on SAP best practices, SAP reference architectures, and implementation patterns for supported SAP Solution Areas in Manufacturing & PLM. Champion SAP Services portfolio (e.g., Success Plans) and collaborate with Sales and Delivery to position and execute value‑based engagements. Coach and coordinate cross‑functional teams across the Americas; provide thought leadership, assets, and repeatable patterns to scale AI adoption. Travel up to 40% as part of this role. What you bring Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in the application and technology topics relevant to SAP Manufacturing/PLM. Proven experience as an SAP Architect with expertise in SAP Manufacturing (S/4HANA Production Planning, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) or SAP PLM Solutions. Proficiency in SAP BTP services, including SAP AI Core, SAP AI Business Services, SAP Integration Suite, and SAP Extension Suite. Experience architecting scenarios with SAP AI technologies and BTP services. Experience architecting and deploying new AI Agents in SAP Manufacturing/PLM areas. Familiarity with SAP Joule, SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Data Intelligence, SAP Analytics Cloud, Vector Engines, and Knowledge Graphs. Good understanding of Generative AI & Prompt Engineering. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills. AI-Powered Mindset. Strong business process acumen and ability to understand the challenges you are asked to solve. At least one industry experience with strong domain knowledge. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr