SAP Sustainability iXp Intern (f/m/d) - Business and human rights

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Position title: SAP Sustainability iXP Intern (f/m/d) - Business and Human Rights

Location: Walldorf, Germany

Internship duration: 6 months, starting in October 2026

In this role, you will directly impact SAP's efforts to advance human rights due diligence and Responsible AI governance globally by

• Supporting the implementation of human rights due diligence requirements under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and other human rights-related activities, including downstream due diligence
• Conducting research on human rights, sustainability, ESG, AI ethics, and related regulatory developments
• Support the setup, coordination, and execution of ethical assessments for ongoing AI projects across the company
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Responsible AI governance through external best-practice research, process formalization, documentation, and governance enhancement initiatives
• Supporting updates to SAP's Global Artificial Intelligence Ethics Policy and Guiding Principles, helping ensure responsible AI development and deployment across the organization
• Preparing communication materials, training content, presentations, reports, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management
• Supporting the organization, execution, and follow-up of global governance meetings with executive leadership, senior management, and external experts
• Draft and maintain governance documentation and presentations shared with stakeholders across the organization
• Providing project management support by coordinating activities, tracking deliverables, managing action items, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Supporting stakeholder communication, reporting, and governance activities to drive effective implementation of human rights and Responsible AI programs

What You’ll Bring

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

• Student (f/m/d) at a university or a university of applied sciences, preferably Masters
• Preferred fields of study: Sustainability Management, Human Rights & Ethics, Law, Business, Technology impact management, AI Ethics
• Computer skills: MS Office, AI knowledge (especially Generative AI & Agentic AI) is beneficial
• Language skills: Fluent in English, German as a plus
• Soft skills: Team player, strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement
• Working from Walldorf office is required. If you are applying from outside the area, please mention your relocation plans or preferences in your CV (Relocation costs are not reimbursed by the manager/employer)

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.

How is the team culture

Supporting SAP’s purpose to help the world run better and improving people’s lives, the Corporate Sustainability Team is on a mission to transform SAP to a role model of a sustainable company and create positive economic, environmental, and social impact within planetary boundaries. The team collaborates with all internal lines of business and works on embedding sustainability further into SAP’s corporate strategy, product and service portfolio, policies, processes, practices, and everything we do. This means improving the sustainability performance of our own operations, driving customer impact creation, and stimulating new sustainability initiatives across the organization. We warmly invite you to become part of our team and shape SAP’s sustainability journey together with us.

Which person will be particularly successful here

You are curious, like to work analytically and have an interest in social and technological issues. If you take part in your own initiative, like to research, prepare complex topics in an understandable way, and enjoy working with different stakeholders, you will feel comfortable in our team.

How does this team work together?

We work closely with Kolleg from various areas of the company. In doing so, we support each other, share knowledge, and jointly develop solutions to embed sustainability, human rights, and responsible AI in SAP in the long term.

What are the opportunities

Gain insights into strategic sustainability topics of a global technology company. At the same time, you can deepen your professional knowledge of the ESG, above all human rights and ethical AI, as well as gain valuable experience in project management and dealing with international stakeholders.

What makes this workplace special

With your work, you contribute to the development of SAP as a role model for sustainable business. You support projects that directly influence the responsible development and use of AI as well as the implementation of human rights and sustainability standards – and thereby make a concrete contribution to achieving positive economic, environmental, and social impact.

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Requisition ID: 456087 | Work Area: Corporate Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid