Executive Communications for Chief People Officer

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Communications Expert for our Chief People Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in shaping, refining, and conveying the CPO’s strategy, priority topics, and key messages to various stakeholders, including employees and media.

The position operates at a strategic level and requires deep subject-matter expertise across P&C and emerging AI topics, executive presence, resilience, and the confidence to engage in constructive dialogue at Executive and Board level.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Act as a trusted communications advisor to the CPO, providing high-level counsel while also delivering hands-on execution
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the company’s overall strategy and values
• Shape and continuously refine the CPO’s overarching narrative across transformation, workforce evolution, and AI enablement
• Craft clear, compelling, and consistent messages for the CPO’s internal and external communications engagements to bring strategic corporate messaging, as well as the CPO’s specific storyline to life in an authentic way
• Transform complex internal thought leadership and People & Culture topics into high-quality content and impactful storylines for various audiences
• Prepare executive-level materials including board messaging, talk tracks, keynote speeches, and leadership communications
• Partner closely with the CPO and their leadership team to align on priorities and ensure cohesive messaging
• Collaborate across teams to prepare engagements with key stakeholder groups
• Connect business, political, and HR dynamics to provide holistic communication guidance
• Handle critical communication situations and develop communication approaches that safeguard and strengthen the company’s reputation

What you bring

• Strong background in Employee Communications or a related field
• Extensive experience working with senior executives and ideally Board-level stakeholders, preferably within the People & Culture / HR domain
• Deep understanding of HR and People topics, combined with a good understanding of AI, technology trends, and their impact on workforce transformation
• Proven track record in a senior corporate communications role (10+ years), ideally in complex, global, fast-paced environments
• Strong transformation experience and understanding of the risks, sensitivities, and opportunities involved
• Strategic mindset combined with operational excellence — able to move seamlessly between advisory and execution
• Experience developing executive-level thought leadership, speeches, and high-impact narratives
• Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
• Ability to distil complex topics into clear, engaging communication
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English and German
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across leadership levels
• Confident, resilient personality with the courage to speak up and challenge constructively
• A strong team player who is also happy to work independently
• International and intercultural experience is a strong plus
• Understanding of the priorities and challenges of an IT company in today’s macroeconomic environment would be a plus

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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 224,700 - 525,600 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

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

Requisition ID: 448233 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid