AI Enablement Lead – SAP Transformation (Contractor)

CB Smart Recruit; Toronto; Remote; CAD 137,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

CB Smart Recruit is seeking an experienced AI Enablement Lead to drive AI initiatives within a major SAP transformation. This fully remote contract role welcomes candidates in the United States or Canada, ideally within the Eastern Time Zone, and requires strong strategic and hands-on AI capabilities.

The role blends AI strategy, solution development, data analytics, and change enablement to improve program efficiency and business outcomes. Collaboration across diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven enterprise AI strategy development and execution.
• Hands-on AI prototypes, automations, and business AI solutions.
• Strong data analytics, KPI development, dashboards and reporting.
• SAP experience within large-scale transformation programs.
• Ability to identify, prioritize and deliver AI use cases with measurable value.
• Excellent stakeholder management across business, functional, technical and leadership teams.
• Experience driving adoption via training and change enablement.
• Eligible to work as an independent contractor: Inc. Canada or C2C/1099 US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI strategy to support SAP transformation.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize AI use cases by impact and value.
• Create practical roadmaps from concept to implementation.
• Design AI prototypes, automation, and solution validation with stakeholders.
• Build and monitor KPI cockpit; generate data-driven insights.
• Coordinate AI initiatives across business, SAP, tech and governance teams.
• Lead workshops and training to drive AI adoption.
• Ensure governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI controls.

Skills

Enterprise AI strategy

AI prototypes & automation

Data analytics & KPI dashboards

SAP experience

AI use case prioritization

Stakeholder management

Change enablement

Independent contractor eligibility

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Location: Remote – Canada orUnited States(Eastern Time Zone preferred)
Contract Duration: Minimum 6 months, with potential for extension
Workload: Full-Time | Independent Contractor
Contract Arrangement: Incorporated (Inc.) contractors in Canada | C2C or 1099 contractors in the United States
Start Date: 2027 (Exact date to be confirmed)
Compensation: Open to candidates' rate expectations, based experience and expertise.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced AI Enablement Lead to drive the development and execution of AI initiatives within a major enterprise SAP transformation program.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity open to candidates based in the United States or Canada, ideally working within the Eastern Time Zone.

This role combines AI strategy, hands-on solution development, data analytics, and change enablement to identify opportunities where artificial intelligence can improve program efficiency, decision-making, and overall business outcomes.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on: someone who can translate AI opportunities into practical solutions, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive meaningful adoption across a complex transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Use Case Development

• Develop and continuously refine the AI strategy supporting the SAP transformation program.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases based on business impact, technical feasibility, risk, and time to value.
• Establish practical roadmaps to move AI initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, automate processes, and enhance program delivery.

AI Prototyping & Automation

• Design, develop, and implement AI prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and automation solutions.
• Translate business requirements into practical AI-enabled tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to validate solutions and support deployment.
• Continuously improve solutions based on user feedback and measurable outcomes.

Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring

• Develop and enhance a centralized KPI cockpit to monitor transformation performance, AI adoption, and realized benefits.
• Leverage data analysis, dashboards, and reporting to generate actionable insights.
• Establish meaningful performance indicators and track the impact of AI initiatives.
• Present clear, data-driven recommendations to program leadership.

Stakeholder Coordination & AI Adoption

• Coordinate AI initiatives across business, SAP functional, technical, and governance teams.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and practical demonstrations to support AI adoption.
• Provide guidance and targeted support to help stakeholders incorporate AI into their daily activities.
• Act as a bridge between business objectives, technical capabilities, and end-user needs.

AI Governance & Reporting

• Ensure AI solutions comply with approved security, privacy, quality, and responsible AI requirements.
• Collaborate with governance and cybersecurity stakeholders to assess risks and establish appropriate controls.
• Monitor initiative progress, adoption rates, and measurable business outcomes.
• Communicate results, challenges, and recommendations to program leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise AI strategies, with a demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical solutions.
• Hands-on experience building AI prototypes, automations, and business-focused AI solutions.
• Strong data analysis, KPI development, dashboarding, and performance reporting capabilities.
• Relevant SAP experience and a solid understanding of large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Experience identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI use cases based on measurable business value.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across business, functional, technical, and leadership teams.
• Experience driving technology adoption through training, change enablement, and user support.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Must be based in the United States or Canada, with the ability to collaborate during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
• Must be eligible to work as an independent contractor: Incorporated (Inc.) in Canada or C2C/1099 in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting AI initiatives within SAP S/4HANA transformation or ERP modernization programs.
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), AI-assisted workflows, and enterprise automation.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data privacy, information security, and responsible AI principles.
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams in large enterprise environments.