SAP BTP AI, Innovation and Cloud Lead Senior Manager (1734330)

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Service line - Position Title: Consulting – SAP BTP AI, Innovation and Cloud Lead Senior Manager About Global Delivery Services Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda. Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom. Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service. Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services. Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation. The Opportunity This role provides an opportunity to shape enterprise AI, innovation and emerging technology strategy while building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new market opportunities, incubating innovative solutions, driving capability development, and positioning the organisation at the forefront of AI-driven transformation. We are seeking an experienced SAP BTP Automation and Generative AI Innovation Architect / Senior Manager to lead the design and delivery of enterprise AI solutions on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and other allied systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in solution design and build, Agentic AI, enterprise solution architecture, stakeholder management, leading firm initiatives. Your Key Responsibilities Innovation leadership Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Innovative and AI solutions on SAP BTP with possible collaboration with other cloud platforms. Define and drive innovation roadmaps aligned with strategic business priorities. Build reusable assets, accelerators, frameworks and intellectual property that enhance delivery effectiveness. Identify emerging technology trends and assess their applicability for enterprise adoption. Collaborate with business, functional, and technical teams to identify and deliver AI-driven transformation opportunities. Capability building Develop and grow capabilities across AI, cloud, automation and digital engineering domains. Coach and mentor managers, architects and consultants to build future leadership pipelines. Drive recruitment, talent development and succession planning activities. Growth & thought leadership Contribute to proposals, solution pursuits, strategic initiatives and market-facing thought leadership. Prepare for and drive stakeholder discussions, architecture reviews, solution estimations, and client presentations. Represent the organisation at internal and external forums, workshops and technology events. Skills and attributes for success Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related discipline. 13-15+ years of overall technology experience with at least 4–6 years in SAP BTP and cloud solution delivery, 3-4 years in generative AI solution delivery and 10+ years of team management experience. Strong hands-on understanding of SAP BTP, SAP Business AI services and cloud technologies. Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale intelligent automation solutions using SAP and non-SAP stacks. Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript and familiarity with modern AI frameworks and cloud-native architectures. Strong understanding of solution architecture, integration patterns, security, governance, and DevOps practices. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Strong interest in leading and managing innovation initiatives and exploring ways to collaborate with other technologies. Proven experience leading geographically distributed multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive decision makers. Strong programme and portfolio management experience. Experience balancing innovation, governance, delivery excellence and commercial objectives. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments. Strong executive communication and storytelling skills. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience with SAP BTP, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Architectures, and Knowledge Graphs. Experience with AI tooling such as Cursor / Replit and other enterprise productivity software such as SharePoint, Power Platform, etc. Experience establishing innovation programmes, AI centres of excellence or emerging technology practices. Experience scaling engineering or AI teams from early-stage capability through enterprise adoption. Exposure to product management, venture incubation or innovation lab environments. Experience developing reusable AI, cloud or automation assets that achieved enterprise-wide adoption. Public speaking, conference presentations or thought leadership publications. What we look for A technology leader who combines deep technical credibility with strong business and strategic thinking. An entrepreneurial self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives outcomes with limited supervision. A builder who enjoys creating new capabilities, teams, frameworks and innovation programmes from the ground up. A trusted advisor capable of influencing senior stakeholders and guiding complex decision making. A confident communicator who can engage audiences ranging from engineering teams to executive leadership. A collaborative leader who develops others, fosters high-performing teams and creates a culture of continuous learning. An individual who demonstrates ownership, accountability, curiosity, resilience and a bias for action. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Our Commitment : As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost. Professional Development : From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship. People and Culture : In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing. Benefits : Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development. How to Apply : If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.