SAP iXp Intern - Enterprise Architecture Enablement

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

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship; it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity, and impact.

We are seeking a highly motivated Enterprise Architecture Enablement Intern to join our Enterprise Architecture (EA) team. This role focuses on building enabling systems, tools, and collaboration structures that improve how Enterprise Architects engage with customers and stakeholders at scale. "Here you don't just observe — you contribute. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced architects and the team lead, with a real voice in ongoing projects."

The intern will work hands-on with senior architects to design, automate, organize, and optimize the tools, workflows, and collaboration spaces that support enterprise-wide architecture work.

Position title: SAP iXp Intern – Enterprise Architecture Enablement

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Highly Preferred); Chicago, IL; or Newtown Square, PA

In-Office Expectation: 2-3x/Week

Expected Start: June 2026*

Duration: 6 Months

In this role, you will build and enhance enterprise-scale enablement solutions that support how SAP Enterprise Architects collaborate, standardize work, and engage with customers.

Key responsibilities include:

Enterprise Architecture Enablement

• Design and deliver reusable tools, templates, and automation to support Enterprise Architecture activities.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects to understand needs and translate them into scalable, repeatable solutions.
• Establish and maintain standards for architecture artifacts and information architecture.

AI, Automation, and Productivity

• Leverage AI-assisted tools (including generative AI, copilots, and analytics assistants) to:
  • Accelerate documentation and architecture artifact creation
  • Improve knowledge discovery, summarization, and reuse
  • Support informed decision-making through insights and analytics
• Analyze and optimize EA processes to reduce manual effort and improve cycle time.

Knowledge & Collaboration Platforms

• Develop and maintain internal repositories, dashboards, and collaboration platforms.
• Organize and optimize Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other knowledge spaces to improve clarity, accessibility, and adoption.
• Ensure architecture content is well-structured, discoverable, and sustainably maintained.

Standards, Guidance, and Adoption

• Create self-service guidance, technical playbooks, and standards for architecture assets.
• Document solutions clearly to ensure long-term adoption, and scalability.
• Promote consistent usage of tools and standards across the architecture community.

Business Impact

Your work will directly improve how Enterprise Architects operate globally by:

• Reducing manual and repetitive work through automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Improving consistency, quality, and scalability of architectural deliverables
• Enabling faster onboarding and self-service through intelligent documentation
• Supporting data-driven architecture decisions using AI-powered insights

Team Environment & Collaboration

You will work closely with senior Enterprise Architects, architecture advisory leaders, and cross-functional teams. From day one, you will contribute to real initiatives, supported by mentorship, regular feedback, and collaboration across global teams.

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship, you will gain:

• Hands-on experience in Enterprise Architecture enablement
• Exposure to architecture frameworks, systems thinking, and process optimization
• Practical experience using AI and automation to scale enterprise work
• Strengthened skills in structured thinking, documentation, and stakeholder communication
• Insight into how SAP enables enterprise-scale transformation

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field. Graduating Seniors/2nd Year Masters highly desirable

  • Preferred Background: Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Relevant coursework or academic Projects in systems thinking, process optimization or data analysis)

• Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy/bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or JD/PhD program.

Experience and Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools

• Interest in AI, automation, systems design, or workflow optimization

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Structured, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

• Big Plus: Knowledge of Lean IX

Where You Belong

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.

1. Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.

2. Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.

3. Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.

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*Start Date subject to change depending upon recruitment timeline.

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: 452068 | Work Area: Corporate Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid