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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager SAP AI & Data Engineering - **Company:** KPMG N.V. - **Location:** Amstelveen, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €6,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Encodings, Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Software Maintenance, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP Implementation, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.werkenbijkpmg.nl/en/vacancy/manager-sap-ai-data-engineering ## About the Role * A completed university Master's degree, preferably in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, information systems, or a related field. * Proven experience in managing complex AI, data, analytics, or software delivery programs in a consulting or enterprise environment. * Strong experience in designing, building, deploying, and maintaining software products and services, including architectural decision-making and lifecycle ownership. * Solid understanding of modern AI and data architectures, software engineering practices, integration patterns, cloud platforms, and operational considerations. * Experience with ERP systems and large-scale transformation programs, with specific knowledge of SAP environments and implementation contexts. * Affinity with, and practical exposure to, SAP's AI proposition and the application of AI within SAP-enabled business processes. * Ability to lead technical teams, coach colleagues, manage delivery risks, and communicate complex topics clearly to senior client stakeholders. * A hands-on, outcome-oriented mindset, combined with commercial awareness and the ability to identify and shape new opportunities. * Proficiency in English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. ## Description You will be part of a growing SAP AI team and work closely with colleagues across SAP, data, platforms, and technology consulting. You will: * Lead client engagements and workstreams focused on AI-enabled transformation, data platforms, and software product delivery. * Own the technical direction of solutions, review designs and implementation choices, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and quality standards. * Structure delivery teams, coordinate dependencies, and maintain control over scope, planning, risks, quality, and outcomes. * Work with clients to identify high-value AI use cases and convert them into scalable solutions integrated with SAP and the wider technology landscape. * Support workshops, proposals, and client conversations with a strong point of view on AI, data, architecture, and engineering. * Coach consultants and technical specialists, build reusable knowledge, and contribute to the growth of KPMG's AI-enabled SAP proposition. * Stay current on developments in AI engineering and SAP Business AI, and translate relevant innovations into practical client value., As a Manager SAP AI & Data Engineering, you will lead complex AI and data initiatives from concept through implementation and operations. You will safeguard architectural quality, scalability, and maintainability, while connecting AI engineering with ERP-driven business transformation. You will focus on: * Leading complex AI and data programs across the full delivery lifecycle, from design and planning to implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement. * Driving the evolution and technical advancement of our SAP Business AI landscape to enable and deliver scalable and innovative solutions for clients. * Defining solution architectures and technical standards for secure, scalable, and maintainable AI-enabled products. * Translating business and transformation requirements into pragmatic technical roadmaps, product backlogs, and delivery plans. * Guiding the design, build, deployment, and maintenance of software products and services, as well as reusable AI accelerators. * Embedding AI into SAP transformation programs and connecting SAP capabilities with broader data, cloud, and enterprise architectures. * Managing multidisciplinary teams and aligning stakeholders across business, technology, architecture, security, and delivery. * Driving engineering quality through sound governance, testing, monitoring, documentation, and responsible AI practices. ## Related Videos - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)