Director of Engineering - SAP Business Network Marketplace

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.

The global economy has been rapidly evolving from enterprise-centric to network-centric. No enterprise does business alone today. Suppliers, service providers, contract manufacturers, logistics pros – companies today rely heavily on their connections to their extended ecosystem to operate effectively. They need an intelligent and open network that delivers enhanced visibility, greater efficiency, and improved collaboration to achieve supply chain resilience and thrive in the face of disruption.

SAP already "owns" the largest procurement network in the world (Ariba Network) and SAP’s global operations and footprint in large enterprises allow us to leverage a network effect with our massive installed base. We will win with our unified strategy, instead of siloed networks, a “best-of-suite” approach – a “network-of-networks” that includes partners and brings together existing best of breed solutions like Asset Intelligence Network, Logistics Business Network and Ariba Networks into a multi-enterprise unified business network.

SAP Business Network has been identified as one of the four strategic growth areas for SAP by the executive board. Our vision is to elevate our intelligent enterprise to the “Network of Intelligent Enterprises”. We build on a strong and leading cloud portfolio, together with other innovations, all on top of the SAP Business Technology Platform. In our diverse and globally dispersed team, we are looking for a visionary Head of Product Management for Marketplace, who will lead and drive the product vision, product strategy and innovations as a key player in the SAP Business Network Product Engineering unit, entrusted with leading the trading partner experience for the Marketplace product areas. Join us on our journey to shape the future of the SAP Business Network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Director of Engineering for SBN Marketplace, you will be a key player in the SAP Business Network Product Engineering unit, entrusted with leading the trading partner experience for the Marketplace product areas. Combining technical acumen with strategic foresight and outstanding people management skills, this role is pivotal in both shaping our engineering excellence and fostering a vibrant team culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. People Management:

• Champion the success of your direct reports and the broader team by pinpointing development opportunities and aiding team members in achieving their objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of your extended team members, collaborate with peer managers, and utilize opportunities to coach and recognize employees directly.
• Provide timely feedback, enabling employees to reflect on your insights immediately.
• Lead the success of your organization and guide your team in achieving their responsibilities.
• Act as a role model in coaching, recognizing direct reports, and providing just-in-time feedback.

1. Engineering Leadership:

• Provide both technical leadership and mentorship of people managers
• Recruit, grow and manage members of the engineering team
• Shape the engineering and product roadmaps by driving data architecture discussions and planning with cross-functional teams
• Manage team objectives, priorities, tradeoffs, and risks for your organization, measuring effectiveness through KPI’s and metric data

1. Change Management & Organizational Development:

• Actively manage and guide through organizational change.
• Anticipate skill gaps and drive upskilling strategies.
• Implement measures to retain talent, especially during critical phases.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Champion and actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).

1. Company Representation:

• Represent SAP both internally and externally, embodying company values and mission.

1. Operational Complexity, Communication & Relationship Management:

• Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Deliver difficult messages in a constructive and timely manner.
• Tailor communication styles to diverse stakeholders, scenarios, and mediums.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong background in team leadership and engineering management, defining, and communicating the technology vision, strategy, and roadmap. They should be able to demonstrate a track record of success in launching multiple products that have delivered exceptional customer satisfaction and achieved business goals.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with a substantial period in a leadership position.
• Proficiency in SAP product development and a deep understanding of the SAP ecosystem.
• Engineering Management experience as a manager managing managers.
• The ability to translate business requirements to SaaS solutions.
• Thought Leader with the ability to execute from incubation to implementation of products.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of SaaS technologies and respective SDLC

• 7+ years demonstrated experience in building, managing, and maintaining cloud systems.
• Experience in design and implementation of applications in the cloud, preferably in one of AWS, Azure, or GCP and using agentic-AI framework.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in non-functional requirements.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, or C++
• Ability to resolve executive-level escalations with minimal impact to business while improving or maintaining already excellent customer satisfaction.

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: 453291 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid