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We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project and Development Management Expert with a strong development background to lead complex and high-impact projects across SAP’s product portfolio. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams, drive technical execution, and ensure delivery of innovative and scalable solutions. Your ability to understand and communicate detailed technical requirements to both engineers and business stakeholders will be critical to your success

About the Team – SAP HANA Big Data Fabric Services:

You will join the SAP HANA Big Data Fabric Services team — a dynamic group at the forefront of SAP’s next-generation data management strategy. Our mission is to enable seamless data access, movement, and integration across diverse landscapes, empowering intelligent data applications at scale.

We are building a next generation cloud native unified data fabric services that simplifies how customers connect to, govern, and utilize data for SAP applications and 3rd party applications seamlessly.

As part of this innovative team, you will work with top talent across engineering, product management, and partner teams to drive solutions that power SAP’s next-gen Data Cloud, AI/ML and analytics use cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project schedules, work plans, and resource allocations.
• Drive execution and delivery of large-scale, time-critical technical projects.
• Monitor project milestones, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand solution architecture, development workflows, and technical dependencies.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans for cross-functional execution.
• Foster collaboration across technical and business teams to ensure alignment and goal achievement.
• Provide strong leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle and champion project management best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure successful delivery of outcomes that meet strategic, financial, and partner goals.
• Represent SAP externally, managing stakeholder expectations with clarity and professionalism.

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience in technical project or program management.
• Solid hands-on background or strong familiarity with modern software engineering concepts (e.g., APIs, security, cloud infrastructure, data platforms).
• Ability to effectively communicate technical specifications, architecture, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong development experience in cloud native and Big Data technologies preferred.
• Proven success leading complex and innovative development initiatives working with external partners.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Expertise in formulating clear project plans, milestones, sub-projects, and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills to influence, lead, and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage escalations and communicate stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and decision-making capability.

What You'll Bring

• Deep functional and technical expertise across several domains specifically Cloud native technologies, Data Platforms and big data.
• A track record of enabling business-critical results and optimized outcomes.
• Skill in building partnerships with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in delivery.
• Experience working in agile, hybrid, or iterative development models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to lead cross-functional collaboration with clarity and influence.
• Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving, planning, and execution.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s 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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $192,500- $420,000 (USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 426506 | Work Area:Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Nearest Major Market: San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

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