IT Solution Architect AI (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Weinheim (Kernstadt); On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft is seeking an IT solution architect to lead SG&A AI initiatives across global business groups. You will design and integrate AI platforms with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP and other core systems to drive value and efficiency.

You will translate complex AI/IT architectures into clear business language for executives, manage international projects, ensure governance and data protection, and guide teams to scale AI adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology, (Business) Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years IT experience, with at least 4 years in IT solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of SG&A processes and AI optimization potential.
• Solid experience with SAP solutions (S/4HANA, BTP, Joule).
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, data protection and enterprise architecture.
• Experience managing cross-Business Group and international projects.
• Translate complex AI/IT architectures for non-technical executives.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Consult and support Business Groups in identifying, planning, architecting and integrating SG&A AI use cases.
• Evaluate and benchmark emerging AI tools; promote reuse before purchase.
• Design and maintain AI solution and integration architecture linking platforms with SAP and other systems.
• Own and manage SG&A AI solutions including architecture, services and lifecycle.
• Run pilot projects for new platforms with BGs.
• Monitor platform roadmaps, health, adoption and value for FinOps and chargeback.
• Drive AI adoption, standardization and innovation across Freudenberg's SG&A functions worldwide.

Skills

IT solution architecture

Cross-BG leadership

AI governance

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BTP

AI platform design

Executive communication

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Consult and support Business Groups in identifying, planning, architecting and integrating SG&A AI use cases into their existing E2E processes and underlying systems by providing suitable AI platforms and solutions
• Evaluate and benchmark emerging AI tools; drive the principle of “reuse before purchase before development”, assess portfolio fit and functional overlap
• Design and maintain the AI solution and integration architecture for SG&A processes, ensuring seamless connectivity between AI platforms and core business systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Concur, SAP Datasphere…)
• Own and manage SG&A AI solutions such as e.g. SAP Business AI/Joule, Hypatos, Conduct AI and other AI-enabled business platforms (including architecture, service definition and lifecycle management)
• Run pilot project for new platforms together with BGs
• Monitor platform roadmaps, health, adoption and business value, and provide consumption insights to support FinOps, cost transparency and chargeback across Business Groups
• Drive AI adoption, standardization and innovation across Freudenberg's global SG&A functions

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology, (Business) Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in IT solution architecture
• Strong understanding of SG&A business processes, as well as the ways in which AI can be used to optimize them
• Solid experience with SAP solutions (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Business AI / Joule)
• Sound knowledge of AI governance, security, data protection and enterprise architecture
• Experience managing cross-Business Group and international projects
• Ability to translate complex AI and IT architectures into clear, business-oriented communication that is understandable to a non-technical audience and executives
• Fluent in English

Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.