Application Engineering Manager for Data Management

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.

What Youll Build
As an Application Engineering Manager youll develop transformation services in the field of enterprise data management and cloud innovation. Your team will be at the forefront of modernizing SAPs application landscape driving the evolution from traditional on-premise systems to intelligent cloud-native solutions. Your work will directly impact how thousands of enterprises worldwide manage and leverage their critical business data.
Your teams innovations will help define the future of enterprise application modernization making it faster safer and more efficient for customers to embrace next-generation cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence innovation and continuous improvement
Drive the technical vision and roadmap for data management and application transition solutions aligning with business objectives and customer needs
Oversee the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design to implementation testing and deployment
Establish and maintain engineering best practices coding standards and quality assurance processes across the team
Collaborate with product management architecture and stakeholder teams to define requirements and prioritize features
Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams including cloud platforms security and customer-facing organizations
Provide career development coaching and performance management for team members
Monitor and report on team performance metrics project status and key deliverables
Recruit hire and onboard top engineering talent to build a high-performing team
Foster an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving

What You Bring

Required:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related technical field
8 years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an engineering management role leading teams of 15 engineers
Strong technical background in enterprise software development
Demonstrated success in delivering complex large-scale software projects in an agile environment
Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal
Track record of building and developing high-performing engineering teams
Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills
Experience working in distributed global team environments
Preferred:
Background in database technologies and data management concepts
Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications

Where You Belong
Youll join a dynamic diverse team of passionate engineers who are solving some of the most challenging problems in enterprise software. Our team culture emphasizes collaboration innovation and continuous learning. We work in a hybrid model that balances focused individual work with collaborative team sessions leveraging modern tools and practices to stay connected across geographies.
As a manager in this team youll have the autonomy to shape your teams direction while receiving strong support from senior leadership. We value work-life balance and provide the flexibility needed to do your best work while maintaining personal well-being.

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: 447387 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Management Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid