Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:- Consult and support Business Groups in identifying, planning, architecting and integrating SG&A AI use cases into their existing E2E processes and underlying systems by providing suitable AI platforms and solutions
- Evaluate and benchmark emerging AI tools; drive the principle of “reuse before purchase before development”, assess portfolio fit and functional overlap
- Design and maintain the AI solution and integration architecture for SG&A processes, ensuring seamless connectivity between AI platforms and core business systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Concur, SAP Datasphere…)
- Own and manage SG&A AI solutions such as e.g. SAP Business AI/Joule, Hypatos, Conduct AI and other AI-enabled business platforms (including architecture, service definition and lifecycle management)
- Run pilot project for new platforms together with BGs
- Monitor platform roadmaps, health, adoption and business value, and provide consumption insights to support FinOps, cost transparency and chargeback across Business Groups
- Drive AI adoption, standardization and innovation across Freudenberg's global SG&A functions
- University degree in Information Technology, (Business) Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in IT solution architecture
- Strong understanding of SG&A business processes, as well as the ways in which AI can be used to optimize them
- Solid experience with SAP solutions (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Business AI / Joule)
- Sound knowledge of AI governance, security, data protection and enterprise architecture
- Experience managing cross-Business Group and international projects
- Ability to translate complex AI and IT architectures into clear, business-oriented communication that is understandable to a non-technical audience and executives
- Fluent in English
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg & Co. KommanditgesellschaftSkills Required
- University degree in Information Technology, Business Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of IT experience
- At least 4 years of IT solution architecture experience
- Strong understanding of SG&A business processes and AI optimization applications
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SAP Business AI/Joule
- Knowledge of AI governance, security, data protection, and enterprise architecture
- Experience managing cross-Business Group and international projects
- Ability to communicate complex AI and IT architectures clearly to non-technical audiences and executives
- Fluent English
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
