Senior/Expert Project Manager (f/m/d) for SAP BTP Open Source & Sovereign Cloud

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 do:

Summary:

This is growth, not replacement. We’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure at SAP and in all of Europe. We have committed to open source by donating our projects into the neutral NeoNephos foundation. Make your mark, invite others, and discover #SAPEUAICloudCareers. Let’s build what’s next, together. Gardener, Garden Linux, Cloud Orchestrator, and IronCore are innovative projects in cloud and AI infrastructure technology. Gardener manages Kubernetes clusters at scale, while Garden Linux offers a secure, lightweight OS for cloud environments. Cloud Orchestrator streamlines cloud resource management, and IronCore develops secure, high-performance infrastructure solutions. Together, these projects advance cloud and AI infrastructure management for sovereign cloud deployments.

Our project management team coordinates across the initiatives we’re involved in. They engage with stakeholders across each initiative and play a vital role in bringing structure to our efforts. The team’s core responsibility is to orchestrate and oversee the full spectrum of our projects within the context of ApeiroRA, ensuring each initiative is executed with precision and strategic vision.

We’re building ApeiroRA, an open-source reference architecture that strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty. This initiative is part of a broader movement to ensure security, sustainability, and compliance for cloud-to-edge computing. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a project that’s not just technical, it’s strategic for Europe’s future.

The Role:

• Establish and maintain project management structures that support transparency, accountability, and efficient workflow.
• Orchestrate and oversee a range of project initiatives within ApeiroRA, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality execution.
• Coordinate efforts among multiple development teams and stakeholders to maintain clarity, consistency, and momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical groups, bridging gaps and driving collaborative problem-solving.
• Monitor and report on progress across projects, proactively identify risks, and implement solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Ensure that all projects meet established quality standards and contribute to the long-term goals of digital sovereignty and cloud-native innovation in Europe.

We value your familiarity with technology, but even more, we appreciate your talent for understanding complex problems and driving projects beyond simply writing backlog items. Your expertise will be essential in fostering effective communication and ensuring that each project advances in line with our strategic goals.

What you bring:

• Strong background in project management methodologies and agile software engineering; shaping organizational standards and practices
• Ability to inspire leaders and teams; creating a culture of trust, confidence, and alignment on strategic priorities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills in English, both written and verbal; influencing decisions at senior levels.
• Good technical understanding of Kubernetes, open-source projects and cloud technologies and hands-on experience in any programming language is beneficial.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Meet your team:

We are a team of builders, innovators, and collaborators. Our culture is rooted in openness and trust. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we create space for every voice to be heard.

We thrive on curiosity and continuous learning. This is a place where you can make an impact that matters. Your work will influence not only SAP but also Europe’s digital future. We support each other, push boundaries together, and we never stop exploring what’s next.

We are extremely proud of what we have built, and we would like you to be part of this journey. We’re not just another project; we are the backbone of SAP’s cloud-native infrastructure and a leading open-source solution trusted across industries.

#SAPEUAICloudCareers, #SAPORACareers

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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: 444956 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Part-Time, or Regular Full Time

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