Head of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & AI Center of Excellence (f / m / d)

Head of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & AI Center of Excellence (f / m / d)

Full or part time

Empowering You – to break new ground!

As NTT DATA Business Solutions, we are more than just a company. We are a team of innovative and passionate people who specialize in creating value-added SAP solutions and guiding our customers on their journey to becoming intelligent businesses. We focus on SAP Consulting, SAP Development, Managed Cloud Services, Application Management Services (AMS) & Technology and beyond.

Our success is based on TOGETHERNESS, INNOVATION, TRUST, and SUSTAINABILITY – this is the heart of our corporate culture.

As part of the global NTT DATA Group, one of the top IT service providers worldwide, we stand for our open and sustainable acting. More than , employees from nations in over countries show that diversity is integral to our DNA and that we live tolerance and respect every day.

People are the key to our success. We believe that every individual can make an important contribution and are therefore constantly on the lookout for talented people who can actively strengthen our team.

ARE YOU READY TO BREAK NEW GROUND?

Location : Germany

What makes us special :

We have a holistic view of the individual needs of our employees. you can find a detailed overview of our wide variety of benefits during different life phases.

Flexible working hours and locations : workation, mobile working, part-time models, sabbaticals, etc.

Your further development by plan : topic-specific induction, targeted career development based on career models, programs and your own academy

Family first : e.g. daycare allowance, paid maternity leave and paternity network

SAP Platinum Partnership : strong SAP partnership, large knowledge network, and SAP Learning Hub and certification opportunities.

We take care : e.g. % subsidy for company pension plan, company health management and cooperation with fitness providers

We help you get from A to B : company car (depending on your role), discount on public transport and bicycle leasing via JobRad®.

Do you love challenges?

The Head of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) will directly report to the Head of GBMS Platform & Technology Management. Your main tasks will include :

Building and leading the BTP & AI CoE unit across GBMS, establishing it as the global leader within NDBS for driving innovation and expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform solutions and improving Managed Services with AI technologies and implementations

Work with Global Innovation & Industry Consulting & Portfolio Management globally and in the countries to define a cutting-edge global portfolio of AI and SAP BTP offerings, tailored to meet both global and regional demands

Support GTM organization to position, discuss and design  new services with existing and new customers

Foster a service-oriented approach and mindset that puts AI-powered decision-making and SAP BTP innovation at the core of customer solutions

Drive the team to constantly evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies and SAP BTP services, ensuring state-of-the-art solutions throughout Advisory, Enablement, Application Management, Managed Cloud Services and Continuous Innovation

Ensure a concise GBMS approach and provide a unified representation of NDBS in joint initiatives across all NTT operating companies globally and exploring opportunities for collaboration and acceleration

Represent the SAP BTP CoE in the broader NTT and evaluate collaboration & acceleration opportunities across the entities in the group

Manage investments and budgets with a focus on enhancing AI and SAP BTP capabilities, optimizing costs , and maximizing ROI , while delivering innovative solutions that position NDBS as a leader in digital transformation

Define clear KPIs and establish consistent reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and a strong focus on execution in AI and SAP BTP initiatives

Help GMBS global delivery organizations to build and advance capabilities  to provide modern services and solutions meeting highest standards

Lead a team of specialists and experts within  the SAP BTP & AI CoE

Convince us with your potential!

University degree - preferably in the field of IT and / or Business - or a comparable qualification, coupled with a continuous learning mindset

5 years of experience in leading AI and SAP BTP initiatives, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and teams

Strong knowledge of AI strategies, architecture, and solutions , particularly in the context of SAP Business AI and SAP Business Technology Platform

Comprehensive understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) architecture, Clean Core principles, and cloud-first strategies

Proficiency in leveraging SAP BTP services such as SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud, Document Information Extraction, and Data Attribute Recommendation to optimize business processes and improve user experiences

Hands-on experience in application development frameworks and programming expertise in Python or similar languages, with a focus on implementing AI-driven solutions

Proven end-to-end implementation experience , from defining business requirements to delivering impactful solutions in AI and SAP BTP environments

Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels. At least 3 years HR Management experience

Proven track record on managing business changes

Experience in implementation and leading of  coaching & mentoring  programs

Effective  communication skills across all business levels , both internal & external

Fluent in English and German  orally and in writing, enabling international collaboration

Willingness to international   travel to support global initiatives and drive collaboration across teams

We would also be pleased if you already have experience in these areas (not mandatory) :

Expertise in managing complex stakeholder relationships and leading cross-functional teams

Familiarity with SAP RISE , SAP GROW , and supporting pre-sales activities like resource modeling and effort estimation

Experience in driving innovation and continuous improvement in global SAP implementation and outsourcing environments

Do you have questions?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents stating your earliest start date.

Get empowered by NTT DATA Business Solutions!

Theresa Froemmel

Tel. : (Germany +) 7

We transform. SAP® solutions into Value