AI Industry Architect - KSA

JOBZE; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking an AI Industry Architect in Riyadh to design industry-specific AI-driven solutions that integrate with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SAP Business AI capabilities. You will engage with strategic customers, translate complex challenges into actionable use cases, and lead end-to-end delivery from concept to production.

This role requires deep AI knowledge, software engineering fundamentals, and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in data and AI/ML concepts.
• Strong ability to translate industry challenges into AI use cases.
• Experience in customer-facing engagements and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Shape end-to-end AI solutions aligning with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SAP Business AI.
• Lead discovery sessions to identify priorities and design actionable use cases.
• Drive agile delivery from PoC to production and value realization.
• Create reusable accelerators and reference architectures for broader impact.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

End-to-end solution design

Agile delivery

Communication with customers

Tools

Python

Java

TypeScript

SAP BTP

Job description

# AI Industry Architect - KSASAPSaudi Arabia - RiyadhPosted 04 October 2026LinkedInDirect employerTop-rated employerEnterpriseGreat cultureLocationSaudi Arabia - RiyadhJob typeHybridExperience8-12 yearsSalarySAR 25k–40k/mo (est.)Apply on LinkedIn## Job descriptionWe help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. Location: Saudi Arabia. Due to Saudization local legal mandates, only Saudi nationals will be considered for external vacancies. What you’ll build: You will design and deliver industry‐specific, AI‐driven solutions that solve high‐value business challenges for SAP’s most strategic customers. Your work will directly influence how AI is adopted, scaled, and ultimately productized within SAP’s standard AI portfolio. In This Role, You Will: Shape end‐to‐end AI solutions that connect real industry processes with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SAP Business AI capabilities. Help customers translate complex industry challenges into clear, actionable AI use cases that deliver measurable business impact. Drive digital transformation by ensuring solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned with long‐term business value. Work closely with customers in discovery sessions to identify priorities, design solutions, and guide adoption in live business processes. Lead agile delivery cycles—from proof of concept to pilot and production—turning innovation into outcomes. Act as a bridge between customers and SAP’s global Product and Engineering teams, shaping roadmaps through real customer insights. Create reusable accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices that extend impact beyond a single engagement. What you bring: You combine deep industry understanding with strong AI and SAP knowledge, and you are at ease working directly with customers and partners. You think end‐to‐end, communicate clearly, and thrive in environments where ownership and impact matter. You Bring: Solid grounding in data and AI/ML concepts, including data modeling, APIs, and common AI patterns such as forecasting, classification, and intelligent assistants. Strong end‐to‐end understanding of industry processes within one or more industries such as Oil & Gas, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Utilities, Retail, or related domains. Knowledge of industry markets, their evolution, and the relevant SAP industry portfolio. Confidence in customer‐facing and partner‐facing interactions, including discovery workshops, demos, and explaining technical trade‐offs in business terms. A strong software engineering foundation (e.g., Python, Java, TypeScript) with hands‐on experience in SAP BTP, integrations, and at least one major SAP domain. Experience designing and prototyping solutions, using modern tools and rapid‐iteration approaches. Comfort operating in a forward‐deployed, high‐ownership role, navigating ambiguity and driving work to completion. Cultural awareness and experience collaborating across geographies and nationalities. Fluency in English; additional languages, especially Arabic, are a plus.