Senior Program Manager, SAP Academy (Fixed-Term)

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Whatyoull do:

As a Senior Program Manager you will play a critical role in supporting SAP Labs U.S. by ensuring operational excellence within our teams. This role is pivotal in maintaining our Development Pride and fostering a positive employee experience aligning to business needs for SAP Next Gen in the SAP Academy for Product and Engineering acting as the functional manager of the program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP Academy for Product & Engineering (SAP&E) Program Manager
• Responsible for running Onboarding and Upskilling E2E for the SAP Academy for Product & Engineering Cohorts (in-person in Palo Alto week of January 12-16 and July. Including Monitoring placement day and finalizing matches with teams and communicating placements
• Responsible for organizing Onboarding and Upskilling E2E for the Summer Cohort (start date TBD in July 2026)
• Support the interview process for new cohorts (Nov-February)
• Responsible for conducting 1:1s with the rotation participants and aligning with Labs US Strategy and Ops on management needs
• Responsible for collecting performance feedback of rotation participants from teams
• Alignment with LoB COO/Contacts for rotations vetting hiring SAP&E and tracking in program data
• Update program data with current info on rotation placements etc.
• Manage and maintain the experience surveys
• Communicate with incoming cohorts
• Work with the Labs US intern for Magic Matchmaker / other Labs US topics
• Support the organization of Lunch & Learns and other Social Committee activities
• Project Management: Lead and support various projects aligned with team strategy and objectives.

What youll bring:

You are proactive resilient and have a passion for lifelong learning. You lead with empathy thrive in dynamic environments and excel in innovative projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Communications Psychology or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in operations or project management

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto three days per week.
• Strong organizational skills with a collaborative and flexible approach.
• Proficiency in MS Excel Outlook and MS Teams is advantageous.
• Experience in event planning and coordination

Meet Your Team:

Join the Labs U.S. Managing Directors Teama high-visibility fast-paced group dedicated to enhancing employee experience and fostering a culture of innovation. We are committed to connecting our teams with the broader ecosystem and ensuring a seamless transition to cloud-native development. Our hubs in Palo Alto San Francisco and San Ramon are the heart of our operations and innovation initiatives.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 439841 Work Area: Administration Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Management Employment Type: Limited Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid