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

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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.

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