Engineering Manager - SPM 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.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our SPM (Sales Performance Management) Data Management products and teams. In this pivotal role, you will manage a talented group of Full Stack and Database developers responsible for the entire SPM data ecosystem—from data import/export capabilities to strategic integrations with SAP Business Data Cloud and other SAP systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Full Stack and Database developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Drive Technical Strategy: Define and execute the technical roadmap for SPM data products, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and SAP’s strategic direction
• Own the Data Lifecycle: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data import/export solutions and integration pipelines that power SPM applications
• Enable SAP Business Data Cloud Integration: Champion the integration strategy between SPM products and SAP Business Data Cloud, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability across the SAP ecosystem
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product Management, Architecture, QA,and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Establish best practices for code quality, system reliability, performance optimization, and data integrity
• Manage Delivery: Plan sprints, manage priorities, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements
• Recruit and Retain Talent: Participate in hiring efforts to build and expand the team with top-tier engineering talent

What Makes This Role Different

• Strategic Impact: You’ll be at the center of SAP’s data strategy, directly influencing how SPM products integrate with SAP Business Data Cloud—a cornerstone of SAP’s cloud transformation
• End-to-End Ownership: Unlike siloed roles, you’ll own the complete data journey— from ingestion and transformation to export and cross-system integration
• Diverse Technical Landscape: Lead a team that spans both Full Stack development and deep database expertise, giving you the opportunity to shape solutions across multiple technology layers
• Visible Business Outcomes: SPM data powers critical sales performance processes forenterprise customers—your work directly enables better compensation management, territory planning, and quota attainment for global organizations
• Innovation Opportunity: Help define next-generation integration patterns and data architectures as SAP evolves its cloud-native offerings

What You Bring

Experience & Leadership
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Experience managing teams with diverse skill sets (Full Stack, Backend, Database)

Technical Expertise
• Strong understanding of Full Stack development principles and modern web technologies
• Deep knowledge of database technologies, data modeling, and performance optimization (SQL, NoSQL, or both)
• Experience with data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and API design
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (SAP BTP, AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of enterprise application integration and data exchange standards
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI to data processing tasks such as intelligent data mapping, anomaly detection, data validation, or automated transformations
• Awareness of AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted code review) and their potential to enhance team productivity
• Ability to evaluate AI solutions critically, understanding both capabilities and limitations

Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
• Experience with SAP products, SAP Business Data Cloud, or enterprise data platforms
• Exposure to Sales Performance Management, incentive compensation, or related business domains

Soft Skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in agile, cross-functional environments

Join us in shaping the future of Sales Performance Management data solutions and be part of a team that drives meaningful impact for enterprise customers worldwide.

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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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 453344 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid