Academy for Product Management Regional Program Manager

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

SAP Next Gen connects curious ambitious team-oriented students and early talent to SAPs global community of innovators peers and leaders. With access to hands-on experiences that sharpen skills and the wisdom of the leaders shaping whats next knowledge becomes impact and mentors become allies.

Our commitment is to empower the next generation of talent through tailored support and growth opportunities. SAP Next Gen supports three distinct groups through tailored programs: Students Recent Graduates and those seeking Entry-Level Jobs. The SAP Next Gen Academy for Product Management targets graduates with 23 years of professional experience. This 18-month rotational program develops deep expertise in Product Management and equips Associates with the skills knowledge and experience required to build successful SAP products with high usage and satisfaction.

The SAP Next Gen Academy for Product Management is seeking a Regional Program Manager. This role is accountable for the design planning and execution of the 18-month Academy program within the region. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with the functional managers of Associates as well as global counterparts in India Hungary and the U.S. to ensure a consistent and high-quality learning experience across all regions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Leadership: Lead theplanning preparation and executionof SAPs state-of-the-art global Academy for Product Management within the region.
• Attract & Hire: Partner with Talent Discovery and business stakeholders toattract hire and onboardtop early-career talent.
• Content Delivery: Deliver engaging high-impact learning experiences both virtually and in person that accelerate skill development and readiness for Associates future roles within the Product Management organization.
• People Development: Develop coach evaluate and performance-manageapproximately 10-20 Early Talents per cohort in partnership with the First-Line Leader ensuring continuous growth and strong program outcomes.
• Practical Segment Ownership: Accountable for the success of the rotational assignments by partnering closely with the First-Line Leader (FLL) & mentors to ensure each Academy Associate is engaged in meaningful high-value activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with regional and global business stakeholders across SAPsProduct & Engineeringorganization to ensure program relevance and alignment with business priorities.
• Program Optimization: Drivecontinuous improvementthrough feedback loops analytics and iteration of content and delivery methods.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize scheduling analytics and toolsfor seamless program delivery and reporting

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• SAP Product Management Expertise: Direct experience in Product Management or a strong in-depth understanding of the role responsibilities and operational practices within SAPs Product & Engineering organization.
• Industry and Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of industry trends relevant to SAPs Product & Engineering organization including experience or proficiency in AI-driven product innovation and core product management disciplines critical for our Harmonized Product Operating Model (HPOM).
• Program Development and Execution: Demonstrated ability to design plan and execute enablement programs that drive measurable business and learning outcomes.
• Early Talent Development: Passion and skill for developing early-career professionals.
• Leadership in a Matrix Environment: Proven ability to lead and influence across complex global organizational structures.
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong capability to build trust and alignment with senior business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Coaching and Feedback: Skilled at facilitating skill development through actionable specific and growth-oriented feedback.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Receptive to feedback data insights and performance metrics to continuously enhance program quality and efficiency.
• Cultural Agility: Demonstrates global cultural awareness and respect; able to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• Networking and Collaboration: Brings a well-developed network within ECS and the ability to connect stakeholders across regions to accelerate program success.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with empathy influence and negotiation strength; able to engage and inspire individuals and teams.
• Language Skills: Candidate is required to be fluent in English and the local language.
  
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Product Manager at SAP.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and enabling others.
  
  

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Business Administration Management Engineering Computer Science Marketing Communications Design or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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.

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Requisition ID: 438802 Work Area: Human Resources Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid