Senior IT Manager, AI Transformation - Phoenix, AZ

Senior IT Manager, AI Transformation - Phoenix, AZ

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Job Description As a Senior Manager of IT and AI Transformation at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will be at the forefront of AI-enabled innovation within our S / 4HANA transformation organization. Leading a diverse team of AI specialists, data scientists, solution architects, DevOps professionals, and project managers, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape our AI strategy for ERP transformation and drive intelligent automation solutions that enhance operational capabilities, accelerate delivery, and improve business outcomes across our global S / 4HANA deployment. You will report directly to our Director of S4 E2E Architecture, and you'll work out of one of our Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC locations on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the organization by spearheading AI and intelligent automation initiatives that drive S / 4HANA transformation efficiency, enhance data-driven decision-making, accelerate testing and quality assurance, optimize change management, and foster a culture of innovation across the enterprise as part of our S / 4HANA journey.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of AI specialists, data scientists, solution architects, DevOps engineers, and project managers focused on AI and intelligent automation initiatives within S / 4HANA transformation.

Define and execute comprehensive AI strategy aligned with S / 4HANA transformation objectives, identifying opportunities to leverage AI / ML, generative AI, and intelligent automation across the transformation lifecycle.

Drive AI-enabled transformation capabilities including intelligent test automation, AI-assisted data migration and quality validation, predictive analytics for program risk management, and generative AI for documentation and knowledge management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including functional leads, technical architects, testing CoE, data engineering, and business process owners to integrate AI solutions that enhance transformation delivery.

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects supporting S / 4HANA transformation, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations while delivering measurable business value.

Champion SAP AI capabilities including SAP AI Core, SAP Joule (generative AI copilot), SAP Build Process Automation, and SAP Analytics Cloud with embedded AI / ML models.

Establish AI governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption including model validation, bias detection, explainability standards, and compliance with data privacy regulations.

Lead the evaluation and implementation of AI-powered tools for transformation acceleration including intelligent testing platforms, automated code analysis, AI-assisted cutover planning, and predictive hypercare analytics.

Drive innovation in data-driven insights by implementing AI / ML models that predict transformation risks, optimize resource allocation, forecast deployment readiness, and identify process improvement opportunities.

Partner with SAP and technology vendors to pilot emerging AI capabilities, evaluate new tools, and establish best practices for AI integration within S / 4HANA ecosystems.

Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, encouraging the team to explore innovative AI use cases that can accelerate transformation outcomes and enhance user adoption.

Ensure integration of AI solutions with S / 4HANA architecture including SAP BTP AI services, integration with analytics platforms, and secure data pipelines for model training and inference.

Monitor AI solution performance and ROI, establishing metrics and dashboards that demonstrate value delivery, efficiency gains, and quality improvements from AI initiatives.

Champion the adoption of best practices in MLOps, AI ethics, and responsible AI development that enhance AI capabilities while maintaining security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.