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# IT Solution Architect AI

- **Company:** Freudenberg & Co. KG
- **Location:** Weinheim, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Business Systems, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, IT Architecture, SAP Business Technology Platform, AI Platforms, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5904068415

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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