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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
As the global Head of the Academies for Product and Engineering, you will play a critical role in defining, executing and continuously improving the Academies for Product and Engineering in the SAP Next Gen organization. This role works closely with SAP Labs U.S. by ensuring we hire the best talent and build the required talent capabilities to perform in the AI era. This role is pivotal in maintaining development pride and fostering a positive and cohesive early talent experience aligned to business needs and growing technological demands. This role reports to the Global Head of SAP Next Gen and is responsible for execution of Academy for P&E and leading the team responsible for the Academy for Product Management.
Lead the Academy for P&E associates in US/Ireland and Eastern Europe program lead, and the Academy for Product Management Global and Regional leads
Orchestrate program in collaboration with SAP Labs leadership and key business stakeholders
Analyze and derive opportunities for collaboration with other SAP Next Gen programs / Academies
Work collaboratively with Talent Discovery on the interview process for new cohorts
Responsible for designing the Academy for P&E curriculum and rotation structure.
Responsible for running Global Onboarding and Upskilling E2E for the SAP Academy for Product & Engineering Cohorts (in-person twice a year).
Monitor placement day, rotation matches with teams and communicating placements
Responsible for conducting 1:1s with the rotation participants and aligning with Labs US Strategy and Ops on management needs
Responsible for collecting participants performance feedback from rotational host teams
Alignment with LoB COO/Contacts for rotations vetting, hiring, and tracking of success measures
Drive growth culture and a cohesive SAP Next Gen experience
Integrate participants in global SAP Next Gen Community
Work with the Labs US intern for Magic Matchmaker / other Labs US topics
Support the organization of Lunch & Learns and other Social Committee activities
A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement. A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies - especially artificial intelligence, paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
10+ years of relevant work experience in Engineering, Consulting, Product Management, or Operations
Strong cross functional experience and having worked in a matrix organization
SAP technology and solution portfolio understanding
- *Skills and Experience:**
Ability to work on-site in Newtown Square three days per week.
Strong organizational skills with a collaborative and flexible approach.
Passion for Early Talent development
Advanced leadership skills and influence without authority
Excellent Executive communication skills
Experience in learning modalities and curriculum definition
Experience in event planning and coordination.
Core AI skills: AI productivity mindset, AI Output Quality Assurance, Agentic AI Day-to-day practice, Prompt Engineering
Professional Skills: Curiosity, Learning Agility, Resilience, Adaptability, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Business Acumen, Cultural Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Results Orientation, Courage
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
