What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Director, Public Cloud BDC and AI/ML position at The Planet Group?
Location: United States (Travel 50-80%)
Salary Range: $175,000-$275,000 (based on experience and location)
We're seeking an exceptional SAP Director to lead transformative cloud implementations for a Big 4 consulting firm's fastest-growing Advisory practice. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned consultant who thrives at the intersection of strategic business development, technical architecture, and delivery excellence. You'll work with senior stakeholders across multiple industries, designing integrated solutions that leverage SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, BTP, AI/ML, and emerging technologies. If you're passionate about innovation, mentorship, and driving client success in a collaborative, people-first environment, this role offers unparalleled growth opportunities and the flexibility to shape the future of enterprise transformation.
Required Skills & Qualifications- Minimum 10 years of experience in external management consulting at a Big 4
- At least two full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations
- Proven track record in sales and business development, from opportunity identification through solution presentation
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field
- Deep technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP BTP (including RICEFW, CDS Views, and Fiori)
- Strong understanding of integration, data, and AI strategies involving SAP Datasphere, SAC, Databricks, and Joule
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders on business performance management
- Experience designing scalable, future-state solutions that integrate SAP technologies with broader enterprise architecture
- Exceptional program management and delivery leadership skills with global team experience
- Experience guiding teams through full implementation lifecycle (planning, risk management, build, cutover, hypercare)
- Willingness to travel 50-80%
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Track record of thought leadership and innovation in SAP and AI/ML space
- Experience developing AI/ML-powered assets and solutions
- Multi-industry advisory experience
- Publication-ready deliverable creation and market eminence building
- Experience with ERP selection and current-state discovery processes
- Strong financial acumen including pricing strategy and margin management
- Lead business development by identifying opportunities, crafting proposals, and presenting integrated enterprise solutions aligning SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud with client transformation objectives
- Guide clients through ERP selection, current-state discovery, and strategic planning with senior stakeholders to define future-state technology vision and transformation roadmaps
- Direct large-scale SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud programs, managing risks, dependencies, timelines, and project financials to meet or exceed margin targets
- Assess current-state architecture and design complete future-state solutions with integrated strategies for data, integration, and analytics
- Lead program execution from design through hypercare, guiding design decisions, overseeing backlog planning, and managing global delivery teams
- Provide strategic leadership to drive performance and delivery excellence while actively mentoring and developing team members
- Champion innovation by developing AI-powered assets and building market eminence for the practice
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility in all client and team interactions
- Work with a Big 4 firm where people are the number one priority
- World-class training facility and leading market tools to support continuous growth
- Extensive learning and career development opportunities across diverse industries and technologies
- Collaborative, team-driven culture where you can be your whole self
- Flexibility to explore new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities
- Strong emphasis on professional and personal development
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on major enterprise transformations
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship (including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or other employment-based visas).
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Salary : $175,000 - $275,000