AI and Automation Programmer Analyst, Associate - SAP S/4HANA Implementation
About The Position
The AI and Automation Associate will play a key role in identifying, designing, and prototyping automation and artificial intelligence (AI) use cases within the SAP S/4HANA implementation program. The role involves collaborating with business process owners, IT stakeholders, and the SAP project team to analyze end-to-end processes, identify automation or AI opportunities, and build proof-of-concept (POC) solutions using modern automation and AI tools. This is a hands-on role combining process understanding, technical experimentation, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate innovation within the SAP transformation journey.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience and/or field of study Strong understanding in process analysis, automation, or AI-related projects.
- 1 year of programming analysis experience or internship experience.
- Must have a degree conferred by the start date.
- Must have permanent authorization to work full time (40 hours a week) in the United States. PG&E will not provide visa or immigration support.
- Basic understanding of the technical components of the job. Basic understanding of software, how it works, and how it often breaks.
Nice To Haves
- Graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA modules and business processes.
- Familiarity with one or more automation or AI tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, SAP BTP, Python, TensorFlow, Azure AI, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially for stakeholder demos.
- Ability to create basic test beds, create test scenarios, create regression tests, document and assess software reliability.
- Experience working on or supporting SAP implementation or digital transformation programs.
- Knowledge of data analytics, machine learning model lifecycle, or AI integration with enterprise systems.
- Exposure to SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (iRPA) or SAP AI Core/Launchpad.
- Certification in AI/ML, RPA, or SAP technologies is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with SAP functional and business teams to understand key business processes being implemented in S/4HANA (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing).
- Identify potential areas were AI, machine learning (ML), or automation (RPA, workflow, etc.) can enhance process efficiency, accuracy, or user experience.
- Document use cases and define measurable business outcomes for AI/automation opportunities.
- Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes using AI and automation tools (e.g., SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, UiPath, Power Automate, Python-based AI tools, etc.).
- Integrate prototypes with SAP environments and relevant data sources where applicable.
- Validate feasibility and potential business value of proposed solutions.
- Conduct workshops and demos with business and IT stakeholders to showcase prototypes and gather feedback.
- Support change management and adoption of automation/AI initiatives.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects and data teams to ensure scalability and alignment with the overall SAP transformation roadmap.
- Stay current on emerging AI and automation technologies relevant to enterprise systems and SAP ecosystem.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, best practices, and innovation pipeline.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
