Associate Principal - AI Delivery

Job Description

Bristlecone India Limited seeks a dynamic Lead for its S4 HANA Technical – Delivery team. The role blends deep SAP S/4 HANA expertise with advanced AI/ML capabilities to design, develop, and deploy end‑to‑end intelligent applications. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, translate business requirements into technical architectures, and ensure solutions are robust, secure, and future‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver SAP S/4 HANA solutions with embedded AI/ML components.
• Lead the design and implementation of Python‑based APIs and micro‑services.
• Drive development of Generative AI models for business use‑cases.
• Mentor and guide a team of SAP and AI engineers through full project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with functional consultants to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through best practices and automated testing.
• Manage integration points between SAP modules and external AI platforms.
• Oversee deployment pipelines, CI/CD, and production monitoring.
• Stay current with SAP, AI, and cloud technologies and champion innovation.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA technical delivery.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Python programming.
• Proven track record in AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI projects.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and micro‑services.
• Deep understanding of SAP modules, data models, and integration techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization.
• Leadership experience managing cross‑functional technical teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving and architectural design skills.
• Strong communication abilities for stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
  

About Us

ABOUT US

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

Information Security Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.