People & Culture Strategic Program Expert

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 a People & Culture Strategic Program Expert, you will lead complex, high-impact HR programs and projects that shape the future of SAP’s People Agenda. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, you’ll drive transformative initiatives across multiple P&C pillars, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure outcomes that align with SAP’s business goals.

In this role, you will:

- Lead with authority. Take ownership of large-scale, strategic HR projects, managing every stage of the lifecycle from planning to execution and closure.

- Strategically manage scope. Actively identify changes in project scope, reassess requirements, and adjust plans, and resources accordingly.

- Drive impact. Define project deliverables, ensuring milestones are met and results align with strategic business objectives.

- Foster collaboration. Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders inside and outside P&C, including CPIT, Global Communications, and the other functions of Strategy & Operations, to ensure seamless execution.

- Master risk and quality. Identify risks, create contingency plans, and ensure quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

- Inspire teams. Mentor project teams, provide clear guidance, and create an environment that enables peak performance and collaboration.

- This role provides a unique opportunity to work on strategic projects that will leave a lasting impact on SAP’s people and culture.

What you bring:

We’re looking for a proven leader with deep expertise in program/project management and a strong ability to navigate complex environments.

- Extensive experience incl. 5 - 7 years of program/project management experience with a strong track record of delivering high-risk, large-scale projects. Ideally, you also have 3 - 5 years of experience in HR functions such as Learning, Talent Management, or HR Operations.

- Strategic mindset. You can develop long-term concepts, align stakeholders, and ensure that outcomes drive SAP’s strategic goals.

- Strong leadership. You’ve successfully led and mentored cross-functional teams, creating an environment of collaboration and high performance.

- Communication excellence: You excel at managing stakeholder relationships, resolving conflicts, and delivering clear, impactful messages to all levels of the organization.

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred. PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

- Fluent in English. German is a plus.

- Your ability to think strategically, lead effectively, and deliver results makes you the ideal candidate to shape SAP’s P&C transformation.

Where you belong:

The People & Culture Strategic Program Office is where strategy meets execution. We’re the engine behind SAP’s most transformative HR initiatives, including Talent Engine, Skills DNA, and Total Rewards Strategy.

We’re not just program and project managers - we’re strategic partners driving real impact. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making strategy real through flawless execution. If you’re looking for a team where your work will matter and your contributions will leave a lasting mark, we’d love to meet you.

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: 451886 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid