Associate Principal - SAP

Bristlecone India Limited seeks a visionary Lead - SAP-AI to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered solutions within the S/4HANA Functional - Delivery department. The role blends deep Python programming expertise with advanced AI/ML and generative AI knowledge to create scalable, production-ready services that address real-world business challenges. You will work closely with functional consultants, data engineers, and business stakeholders to embed intelligent capabilities across SAP landscapes, while mentoring a growing AI practice.

• 8+ years of professional experience in Python development and AI/ML.
• Proven expertise in building and deploying AI models (ML, deep learning, generative AI) in production.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA functional modules and integration patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on knowledge of data pipelines, ETL, and data engineering concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project delivery.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and libraries.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor s/Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with AI governance, model monitoring, and compliance standards.

• Lead design and architecture of AI solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA.
• Develop Python-based machine learning and generative AI models for business processes.
• Build and maintain API-driven services to expose AI capabilities within the SAP ecosystem.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, data engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into AI solutions.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and production readiness of AI components.
• Mentor and guide junior AI developers and data scientists.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Drive AI governance, model monitoring, and compliance within the SAP landscape.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and evaluate their fit for SAP use cases.
• Contribute to pre-sales and proposal activities showcasing AI capabilities.