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Assessment Lead

SAP


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Purpose

The Assessment Expert leads the strategic direction governance and continuous evolution of SAPs enterprise assessment portfolio. This role ensures that assessment practices methodologies and insights enable high-quality talent identification succession planning leadership development and high potential decisions across SAP.
Working across Leadership Development Succession Talent Review & Identification P&C BPs business leaders and external partners the Assessment Expert defines enterprise assessment standards stewards strategic vendor partnerships and ensures assessment insights are integrated into SAPs Talent Engine (SAPs talent strategy).
What youll do
include but are not limited to
Define and continuously evolve SAPs enterprise leadership assessment strategy governance methodologies and operating model.
Own strategic partnerships with external assessment providers including vendor management commercial oversight budgeting forecasting and roadmap planning.
Design and continuously improve assessment approaches supporting leadership selection succession planning leadership development and High Potential identification.
Partner closely with Talent Review & Identification to define talent segmentation nomination criteria calibration approaches and assessment methodologies supporting High Potential programs.
Translate assessment data into actionable insights that inform talent reviews succession discussions leadership development investments and executive decision-making.
Ensure assessment practices operate with the highest standards of quality ethics governance and data privacy.
Drive continuous innovation by leveraging AI analytics participant feedback and emerging assessment practices to improve decision quality and business impact.

What youll bring

Assessment Strategy Design: Defines and evolves SAPs enterprise leadership assessment strategy governance and operating model.
Leadership Assessment Tools & Methodologies: Deep expertise in psychometrics simulations 360s potential models and assessment design.
Integration with Succession & Development Plans: Connects assessment insights with succession talent identification and leadership development decisions.
Stakeholder Management: Trusted advisor to senior leaders PC BPs Talent Review teams and external partners.
Vendor Management & Partner Coordination: Leads strategic vendor relationships commercial discussions and portfolio planning.
Data Visualization & Reporting: Translates complex assessment data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making.

Success in Role Looks Like

Leadership assessment is recognized as a trusted enterprise capability supporting talent succession and leadership decisions.
Assessment insights consistently improve the quality and objectivity of High Potential identification and succession planning.
Vendor partnerships deliver innovative scalable and high-quality assessment solutions aligned with business priorities.
Assessment practices continuously evolve through AI analytics and external best practices while maintaining strong governance and ethical standards.
Senior stakeholders rely on assessment insights to make confident evidence-based talent decisions.


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: 459049 Work Area: Human Resources Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid



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