SAP Architect

JOB TITLE: SAP AI Consultant (SAP Joule & Enterprise AI)
JOB LOCATION: NY or MA, Hybrid
WAGE RANGE*: $100-125/hr
JOB NUMBER: NGGJP00017960

Mostly remote
When asked to come in, Massachusetts/Boston, downstate New York, or upstate New York/Syracuse.
Candidates need to be comfortable traveling for project launches, integration sessions, workshops and design sessions, potentially around 25%.
Depending on the project, there could occasionally be international travel to the UK/Warwick office 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Role Summary

National Grid is seeking an experienced  SAP AI Consultant with deep expertise in  SAP Joule, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and enterprise AI transformation. The successful candidate will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered business solutions across SAP landscapes, enabling productivity improvements, intelligent automation, enhanced decision-making, and innovative user experiences.

This role will partner with business stakeholders, SAP product teams, IT delivery teams, and external partners to identify, prioritize, and implement AI use cases across Finance, Procurement, HR, Supply Chain, Asset Management, and Corporate Functions. The consultant will serve as National Grid's subject matter expert for SAP's AI strategy, including Joule, Joule Studio, SAP Build, Business AI, Generative AI Hub, and Agentic AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Advisory

Lead SAP AI strategy development and roadmap planning aligned with National Grid's business objectives.
Identify and assess opportunities to leverage SAP Joule and Business AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency, employee experience, compliance, and decision-making.
Build business cases and value realization models for AI investments.
Advise stakeholders on SAP AI product roadmap, innovation opportunities, and emerging technologies.

SAP Joule Solution Delivery

Design and implement SAP Joule-powered solutions across SAP applications, including:SAP S/4HANA
SAP Ariba
SAP Concur
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
SAP Datasphere
Configure and develop Joule Skills, Agents, and Business AI use cases.
Design conversational experiences that simplify complex SAP processes.
Deliver AI-enabled workflows that enhance user productivity and operational effectiveness.

SAP BTP & AI Engineering

Design and implement AI architectures leveraging:SAP BTP
SAP AI Core
SAP Generative AI Hub
SAP Build Process Automation
SAP Build Apps
SAP Build Work Zone
SAP Integration Suite
Joule Studio
Integrate SAP AI capabilities with Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and enterprise applications where appropriate.
Develop secure and scalable AI solutions following clean-core principles and SAP best practices.

Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation

Design and deliver Agentic AI solutions capable of orchestrating complex business processes.
Create autonomous and semi-autonomous AI assistants for procurement, finance, HR, and operational teams.
Implement AI-enabled process automation to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery.
Drive AI-assisted workflows using SAP Build Process Automation and SAP workflow technologies.

Data & Analytics

Enable AI-driven insights using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud.
Design knowledge foundations that support retrieval-augmented AI experiences.
Deliver intelligent reporting, narrative generation, forecasting, and predictive analytics capabilities.

Governance & Change Management

Establish AI governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.
Define AI operating models and standards for SAP environments.
Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption activities.
Educate business and IT teams on SAP AI capabilities and best practices.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

Accelerate adoption of SAP Joule across National Grid.
Deliver measurable productivity gains through AI-enabled automation.
Reduce manual effort across core business processes.
Expand AI use cases across SAP platforms and functions.
Establish repeatable frameworks for SAP AI and Agentic AI delivery.
Drive business value through intelligent, scalable, and secure AI solutions.

Ideal Profile: A strategic SAP AI leader who combines deep SAP Joule expertise with hands-on delivery experience, capable of transforming business processes through intelligent automation, conversational AI, and Agentic AI solutions while guiding National

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.