Senior Program Manager, SAP Academy (Fixed-Term)

SAP•Palo Alto, CA

34d•$142,500 - $242,300•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a Senior Program Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting SAP Labs U.S. by ensuring operational excellence within our teams. This role is pivotal in maintaining our Development Pride and fostering a positive employee experience aligning to business needs for SAP Next Gen in the SAP Academy for Product and Engineering acting as the functional manager of the program participants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant work experience in operations or project management
Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto three days per week.
Strong organizational skills with a collaborative and flexible approach.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams is advantageous.
Experience in event planning and coordination

Responsibilities

SAP Academy for Product & Engineering (SAP&E) Program Manager
Responsible for running Onboarding and Upskilling E2E for the SAP Academy for Product & Engineering Cohorts (in-person in Palo Alto week of January 12-16 and July. Including Monitoring placement day and finalizing matches with teams and communicating placements
Responsible for organizing Onboarding and Upskilling E2E for the Summer Cohort (start date TBD, in July 2026)
Support the interview process for new cohorts (Nov-February)
Responsible for conducting 1:1s with the rotation participants and aligning with Labs US Strategy and Ops on management needs
Responsible for collecting performance feedback of rotation participants from teams
Alignment with LoB COO/Contacts for rotations vetting, hiring SAP&E, and tracking in program data
Update program data with current info on rotation placements, etc.
Manage and maintain the experience surveys
Communicate with incoming cohorts
Work with the Labs US intern for Magic Matchmaker / other Labs US topics
Support the organization of Lunch & Learns and other Social Committee activities
Project Management: Lead and support various projects aligned with team strategy and objectives.