Business AI Architect - Manufacturing​/PLM

Job Overview

Position: SAP AI Business Architect – Manufacturing/PLM Work Area:
Consulting and Professional Services

Employment Type:

Regular Full Time Career Status:
Professional

• Lead executive‑level AI discovery, strategy, and innovation workshops tailored to Manufacturing and 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/4
  
  HANA Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, PLM, etc.), from discovery through go‑live and value realization.
• Resolve critical customer situations by applying strong technical and 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.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the application and technology topics listed below.
• Proven experience as an SAP Architect with expertise in SAP Manufacturing (S/4
  
  HANA Production Planning, PP/DS, etc.) or SAP PLM Solutions (Process/Discrete).
• Proficiency in SAP BTP services, including SAP AI Core, SAP AI Business Services, SAP Integration Suite, and SAP Extension Suite.
• Experience in architecting scenarios with use of SAP AI technologies and BTP services.
• Experience in 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.
• Strong business process acumen and ability to understand the challenges you are asked to solve.
• At least one industry experience is a must with strong domain knowledge.
• AI‑Powered Mindset.

Candidates should be prepared to travel up to 40% of the time.

Annualized compensation range (base salary plus variable incentive target): USD 151,900 – 258,300.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

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