Job Title: Manager, D&T, Process Automation

Location: Hyderabad, India

Join a strategic technology leadership role where you will drive enterprise-wide automation and AI transformation initiatives. As a Principal Automation Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of next-generation automation capabilities spanning Agentic AI, Process Mining, SAP ecosystems, Digital Twins, and Intelligent Automation platforms. This role offers the opportunity to influence business transformation at scale, partner with senior stakeholders, and build future-ready automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency across a global enterprise.

Your key responsibilities:

• Define and execute the enterprise automation and Agentic AI technology roadmap aligned with business transformation objectives.
• Architect and deliver automation solutions across SAP platforms including S/4HANA, ECC, Ariba, EWM, IBP, and other enterprise systems.
• Lead the implementation of AI Agents, Copilot solutions, workflow automation, RPA, and intelligent process orchestration platforms.
• Utilize Process Mining and Process Digital Twin capabilities to identify automation opportunities and optimize end-to-end business processes.
• Establish scalable automation frameworks, governance standards, API integration models, and development best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to architects, developers, and implementation partners while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

We offer:

• Opportunity to lead global finance operations at scale
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Career growth in a transformation-driven environment
• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment
• Access to modern ERP systems and digital finance tools

You bring:

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise automation, AI, or digital transformation programs within large global organizations.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Agentic AI, Generative AI, RPA, workflow automation, and Process Mining technologies.
• Proven experience delivering automation solutions within SAP environments, including S/4HANA, ECC, and Ariba.
• Proficiency in platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, and Celonis.
• Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, REST APIs, Microservices, Azure Integration Services, and DevOps/CI-CD practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Anindita Saha, Talent Acquisition Partner (Anindita.saha@dsm-firmenich.com)

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.