Application Engineering Manager for Data Management

Job Description

We help the world run better
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.

What You'll Build
As an Application Engineering Manager, you'll develop transformation services in the field of enterprise data management and cloud innovation. Your team will be at the forefront of modernizing SAP's 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 team's 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:
• Bachelor's or Master's 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
You'll 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, you'll have the autonomy to shape your team's 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
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.

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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