Enterprise AI Data Science Leader

SAP

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SAP in Palo Alto is seeking a seasoned leader for Data and Applied Science to build the semantic foundation of SAP's AI. You will mentor teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI practitioners, shaping technical strategy and translating it into business value.

You will drive alignment with product roadmaps and customer outcomes, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. As part of the Data and Applied Science team, you will scale AI initiatives from concept to

Qualifications

10+ years proven experience leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI practitioners.
Define technical strategy, establish team priorities, and align AI investments with business objectives, product roadmaps, and customer outcomes.
Experience building a culture of technical excellence, operational rigor, and continuous learning.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and translate technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

Build the semantic and contextual foundation of SAP's AI.
Lead the team to understand the semantics of enterprise business master data, processes, and domain relationships.
Scale the layer that enables accurate AI agents and assistants.