Principal IT Solutions Architect - SAP AI / Joule

Job Summary

The SAP S/4HANA AI Solution Architect will be responsible for defining and executing the AI strategy for our SAP S/4HANA modernization project. This role requires a blend of SAP functional knowledge, AI expertise and business acumen to identify high impact use cases, develop compelling business cases, create a transformation roadmap, and implement effective AI solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensure the seamless integration of AI tools like SAP Joule, Microsoft 365 Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise.

This position reports to the SAP Modernization Solution Architect Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with all stakeholders to understand and translate goals and objectives into architecture, roadmaps and capability models. Reconcile different perspectives and drive toward consensus.
• Look across applications, infrastructure, technology components and data to when developing roadmaps and capability models that outline how technology solutions are and will be structured.
• Create and maintain reusable artifacts and patterns. Harvest artifacts across initiatives to extend the library of reusable artifacts and patterns or to enhance the existing reusable artifacts.
• Develop policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and metrics that measure architectural quality and business outcomes.
• Engage with implementation teams to encourage and promote use of existing models, methods, services and other artifacts and capabilities resulting in increased speed of technology solution delivery, making such delivery more predictable and increasing the overall re-use of technology components.
• Research architectural paradigms and modern architecture constructs. Learns how processes such as continuous delivery or technologies such as micro services impact technology architecture.
• Ensure compatibility with existing solutions infrastructure, services and strategic requirements.
• Act as a bridge among various parties during implementation of architecture components and their integration.
• Communicate the objectives and business outcomes of the technology architecture and the associated use cases in which the organization will derive the most value.
• Provide support and leadership to inform and aid evaluation and decision making in technology spending.
• Participate in the ecosystem strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, value cases and business innovation portfolio development.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences preferred, or related field.
• 8-10 years of work experience in technology solution engineering. 12+ years of work experience in technology solution engineering without a degree.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and functionality, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and AI/ML concepts.
• Hands-on expertise or strong familiarity with SAP Joule, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and their integration capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership and diverse teams.
• Experience translating business outcomes, business requirements and technical requirements into technical designs for new technology solutions or enhancements to existing technology solutions, while following architectural standards and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task effectively with strong analytical ability, problem solving skills, and attention to details.
• Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

• Relevant certifications (PMP, SAP-specific, AI/ML credentials) are a plus.
• Experience in project management or a leadership role within large-scale SAP implementation or modernization projects
• Experience working with Service Now application.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas), Platform as a Service (Paas), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analysis.
• Exposure to Cybersecurity concepts and best practices.