SAP Architect III-US#26-01324

Waltham, MA

Hybrid

Job Description

: SAP AI Consultant (SAP Joule & Enterprise AI)

JOB LOCATION

NY or MA, Hybrid

WAGE RANGE

•: $100-125/hr

JOB NUMBER

NGGJP00017960

Mostly remote

When asked to come in, Massachusetts/Boston, downstate New York, or upstate New York/Syracuse.

Candidates need to be comfortable traveling for project launches, integration sessions, workshops and design sessions, potentially around 25%.

Depending on the project, there could occasionally be international travel to the UK/Warwick office

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

SAP AI Consultant (SAP Joule & Enterprise AI)

Location:

Hybrid / Remote

Function:

Digital Transformation / Enterprise Applications

Reports To:

SAP Platform or Business Transformation Lead

Top 3 Skill set

1. Deep

SAP AI & SAP BTP

Technical Expertise The candidate should have hands-on experience with SAP Joule, SAP Business

AI, SAP BTP, SAP AI

Core, Generative AI Hub, SAP Build, and Joule Studio, with a proven ability to design and deploy AI solutions within SAP environments. Experience integrating SAP AI with platforms such as Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI is particularly valuable.

2. Proven Experience Delivering Enterprise AI Solutions This candidate will have successfully delivered AI, generative AI, automation, or machine learning programs and can demonstrate measurable business outcomes. Ideally, they should have experience implementing AI use cases that improve productivity, automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive user adoption

3. Strong Functional Business Process Expertise The candidate should possess deep process knowledge in one or more SAP business domains, such as: Source-to-Pay / SAP Ariba Finance & Controlling Supply Chain Human Capital Management Asset Management This enables them to identify high-value AI opportunities and design solutions that solve real business problems rather than implementing technology for its own sake.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

National Grid is seeking an experienced SAP AI Consultant with deep expertise in SAP Joule, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and enterprise AI transformation. The successful candidate will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered business solutions across SAP landscapes, enabling productivity improvements, intelligent automation, enhanced decision-making, and innovative user experiences.

This role will partner with business stakeholders, SAP product teams, IT delivery teams, and external partners to identify, prioritize, and implement AI use cases across Finance, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management, and Corporate Functions. The consultant will serve as National Grid's subject matter expert for SAP's AI strategy, including Joule, Joule Studio, SAP Build, Business AI, Generative AI Hub, and Agentic AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Advisory

Lead SAP AI strategy development and roadmap planning aligned with National Grid's business objectives.

Identify and assess opportunities to leverage SAP Joule and Business AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency, employee experience, compliance, and decision-making.

Build business cases and value realization models for AI investments.

Advise stakeholders on SAP AI product roadmap, innovation opportunities, and emerging technologies.

SAP Joule Solution Delivery

Design and implement SAP Joule-powered solutions across SAP applications, including:

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

SAP Concur

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP Datasphere

Configure and develop Joule Skills, Agents, and Business AI use cases.

Design conversational experiences that simplify complex SAP processes.

Deliver AI-enabled workflows that enhance user productivity and operational effectiveness.

SAP BTP & AI

Engineering

Design and implement AI architectures leveraging:

SAP BTP

SAP AI Core

SAP Generative AI Hub

SAP Build Process Automation

SAP Build Apps

SAP Build Work Zone

SAP Integration Suite

Joule Studio

Integrate SAP AI capabilities with Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and enterprise applications where appropriate.

Develop secure and scalable AI solutions following clean-core principles and SAP best practices.

Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation

Design and deliver Agentic AI solutions capable of orchestrating complex business processes.

Create autonomous and semi-autonomous AI assistants for procurement, finance, HR, and operational teams.

Implement AI-enabled process automation to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery.

Drive AI-assisted workflows using SAP Build Process Automation and SAP workflow technologies.

Data & Analytics

Enable AI-driven insights using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud.

Design knowledge foundations that support retrieval-augmented AI experiences.

Deliver intelligent reporting, narrative generation, forecasting, and predictive analytics capabilities.

Governance & Change Management

Establish AI governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.

Define AI operating models and standards for SAP environments.

Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption activities.

Educate business and IT teams on SAP AI capabilities and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of SAP consulting experience.

3+ years delivering AI, machine learning, automation, or generative AI solutions.

Proven experience implementing SAP Business Technology Platform solutions.

Hands-on experience with SAP Joule, Joule Studio, or SAP Business AI initiatives.

Demonstrated success delivering enterprise transformation programs.

Technical Skills

Deep knowledge of:

SAP Joule

SAP Business AI

SAP Build

SAP BTP

SAP AI Core

SAP Generative AI Hub

SAP Integration Suite

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Datasphere

Strong understanding of

SAP S/4HANA

architecture.

Experience integrating SAP applications with external AI platforms.

Knowledge of AI solution design, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), orchestration frameworks, and AI governance.

Functional Knowledge

Strong understanding of one or more of the following:

Source-to-Pay (Ariba)

Finance & Controlling

Human Capital Management

Supply Chain Management

Asset Management

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Certified Associate or Professional certifications.

SAP BTP certification.

SAP AI or Business AI certifications.

Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, or enterprise AI platforms.

Utility industry experience preferred.

Experience leading cross-functional innovation and transformation programs.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking

AI Innovation Leadership

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Solution Architecture

Business Process Transformation

Change Leadership

Vendor and Partner Management

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

Accelerate adoption of SAP Joule across National Grid.

Deliver measurable productivity gains through AI-enabled automation.

Reduce manual effort across core business processes.

Expand AI use cases across SAP platforms and functions.

Establish repeatable frameworks for SAP AI and Agentic AI delivery.

Drive business value through intelligent, scalable, and secure AI solutions.

Ideal Profile:

A strategic SAP AI leader who combines deep SAP Joule expertise with hands-on delivery experience, capable of transforming business processes through intelligent automation, conversational AI, and Agentic AI solutions while guiding National

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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