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Director, SAP BDC AI/ML Lead
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KPMG US .
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever‑changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
Champion innovation within the SAP practice by developing BDC‑based blueprints and technical reference material, Data & AI/ML‑powered assets, leveraging Joule for intelligent automation, and representing KPMG at external conferences to build market eminence, and incorporate KPMG's functional and industry depth to co‑innovate with SAP, creating differentiating market offerings in Data and AI
Manage business development by identifying opportunities, crafting proposals, and presenting integrated enterprise solutions that highlight the value of SAP Business Data Cloud and its technical ecosystem including SAP BTP, SAP Datasphere, Databricks, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), integration with SAP Business Suite (S/4HANA and LoB solutions), and other relevant tools and platforms aligned with clients' broader technology stacks and transformation objectives
Lead SAP‑centric Data & Analytics tool selection and perform current‑state assessment and discovery to define the to‑be technology strategy, build the business case, and develop a transformation roadmap aligned with client objectives, and plan and manage large‑scale SAP BDC programs to ensure on‑time delivery, proactively addressing risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints across workstreams
Oversee program design and architecture, guide clients through key design decisions by advising on options and their implications, and oversee backlog planning, build, testing, data cutover, deployment, and hyper‑care, and manage global delivery teams to execute complex initiatives involving hundreds of development objects
Drive pricing strategy during sales pursuits, oversee project financials including forecasting, billing, and margin management, and consistently deliver EAC at or above the committed margin, and assess current‑state architecture and design future‑state solutions by integrating SAP BDC and technical services—including SAP BTP, Databricks, Enterprise Analytics and hyperscaler platforms, and AI/ML—into the client's broader enterprise technology landscape
Lead SAP BDC tenant strategy, integration strategy, data conversion strategy, reporting and analytics strategy, and enhancement strategy leveraging SAP BTP and complementary technologies, with a particular focus on transitioning clients from legacy SAP technology to BDC, and lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders to define the future‑state vision for managing business performance across financial, operational, engagement, and workforce dimensions, leveraging SAP BDC and Joule / AI capabilities to deliver actionable insights aligned with growth and transformation objectives
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum ten years of recent external management consulting experience delivering SAP advisory and implementation services across multiple industries, including at least two full‑life‑cycle SAP Analytics implementations and demonstrated excellence in Datasphere and latest SAP Analytics technologies
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Experience in sales and business development including identifying opportunities, crafting proposals, and presenting integrated SAP Analytics (BDC and predecessor components) solutions aligned with client transformation goals, and proven experience in leading large‑scale transformation programs involving complex architecture, global delivery teams, and extensive development scope
Deep technical expertise in SAP BDC and SAP BTP, with hands‑on experience in RICEFW development, CDS Views, Workflows, IDOCs, OData services, Fiori apps, BADIs, and BAPIs, and strong understanding of integration, data strategies, and intelligent automation across SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Databricks, Joule, and AI/ML platforms within enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to assess current‑state architecture and design scalable, future‑state solutions that integrate SAP technologies with broader enterprise platforms and data ecosystems, and experience in developing tenant strategy, data conversion strategy, reporting and analytics strategy, and enhancement strategy for SAP BDC implementations
Strong program management skills including planning, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication across global teams, and exceptional leadership in delivery execution including backlog planning, sprint management, build, test, cutover, deployment, and hyper‑care phases
Ability to travel up to 50–80%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Salary transparency information is available at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M132_2_25.
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
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Director, SAP BDC AI/ML Lead
role at
KPMG US .
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever‑changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
Champion innovation within the SAP practice by developing BDC‑based blueprints and technical reference material, Data & AI/ML‑powered assets, leveraging Joule for intelligent automation, and representing KPMG at external conferences to build market eminence, and incorporate KPMG's functional and industry depth to co‑innovate with SAP, creating differentiating market offerings in Data and AI
Manage business development by identifying opportunities, crafting proposals, and presenting integrated enterprise solutions that highlight the value of SAP Business Data Cloud and its technical ecosystem including SAP BTP, SAP Datasphere, Databricks, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), integration with SAP Business Suite (S/4HANA and LoB solutions), and other relevant tools and platforms aligned with clients' broader technology stacks and transformation objectives
Lead SAP‑centric Data & Analytics tool selection and perform current‑state assessment and discovery to define the to‑be technology strategy, build the business case, and develop a transformation roadmap aligned with client objectives, and plan and manage large‑scale SAP BDC programs to ensure on‑time delivery, proactively addressing risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints across workstreams
Oversee program design and architecture, guide clients through key design decisions by advising on options and their implications, and oversee backlog planning, build, testing, data cutover, deployment, and hyper‑care, and manage global delivery teams to execute complex initiatives involving hundreds of development objects
Drive pricing strategy during sales pursuits, oversee project financials including forecasting, billing, and margin management, and consistently deliver EAC at or above the committed margin, and assess current‑state architecture and design future‑state solutions by integrating SAP BDC and technical services—including SAP BTP, Databricks, Enterprise Analytics and hyperscaler platforms, and AI/ML—into the client's broader enterprise technology landscape
Lead SAP BDC tenant strategy, integration strategy, data conversion strategy, reporting and analytics strategy, and enhancement strategy leveraging SAP BTP and complementary technologies, with a particular focus on transitioning clients from legacy SAP technology to BDC, and lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders to define the future‑state vision for managing business performance across financial, operational, engagement, and workforce dimensions, leveraging SAP BDC and Joule / AI capabilities to deliver actionable insights aligned with growth and transformation objectives
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum ten years of recent external management consulting experience delivering SAP advisory and implementation services across multiple industries, including at least two full‑life‑cycle SAP Analytics implementations and demonstrated excellence in Datasphere and latest SAP Analytics technologies
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Experience in sales and business development including identifying opportunities, crafting proposals, and presenting integrated SAP Analytics (BDC and predecessor components) solutions aligned with client transformation goals, and proven experience in leading large‑scale transformation programs involving complex architecture, global delivery teams, and extensive development scope
Deep technical expertise in SAP BDC and SAP BTP, with hands‑on experience in RICEFW development, CDS Views, Workflows, IDOCs, OData services, Fiori apps, BADIs, and BAPIs, and strong understanding of integration, data strategies, and intelligent automation across SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Databricks, Joule, and AI/ML platforms within enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to assess current‑state architecture and design scalable, future‑state solutions that integrate SAP technologies with broader enterprise platforms and data ecosystems, and experience in developing tenant strategy, data conversion strategy, reporting and analytics strategy, and enhancement strategy for SAP BDC implementations
Strong program management skills including planning, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication across global teams, and exceptional leadership in delivery execution including backlog planning, sprint management, build, test, cutover, deployment, and hyper‑care phases
Ability to travel up to 50–80%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Salary transparency information is available at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M132_2_25.
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
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