Senior Sovereign Intelligence Program Analyst

SAP Belgium NV/SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking a Senior Sovereign Intelligence Program Analyst to join their Global Sovereign Intelligence Office. This crucial role involves leading strategic programs related to sovereignty and national security, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, and providing insights for executive decision-making. Candidates should have a strong background in program analysis, with 10+ years of experience, and the ability to manage complex international frameworks. Join SAP to contribute to impactful initiatives while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Variety of benefit options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program analysis or PMO leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks related to sovereignty and security.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of programs focused on sovereignty and national security.
• Conduct analysis of sovereignty requirements and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and improve PMO processes.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or Security Studies

Job description

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Sovereign Intelligence Program Analyst to join our global team. This position is part of the new Global Sovereign Intelligence Office within the Sovereign Services and Delivery Organization.

Your responsibilities include :

1. Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of high-impact strategic programs focused on sovereignty and national security frameworks within highly regulated sectors.
2. Drive cross-functional collaboration across project teams to ensure program alignment with local, regional, and international regulatory obligations.
3. Develop and refine strategic governance frameworks, operating models, and reporting mechanisms to support executive decision-making.
4. Conduct in-depth analysis of sovereignty requirements, geopolitical dynamics, and regulatory developments to inform organizational risk posture and strategic priorities.
5. Serve as a key advisor to program sponsors and senior stakeholders, translating complex regulatory and security requirements into actionable program plans.
6. Oversee stakeholder engagement activities to capture business, technical, and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment across internal and external partners.
7. Lead the development and delivery of executive-level reports, dashboards, and briefings that communicate program outcomes, risks, and strategic insights.
8. Monitor and evaluate program performance using qualitative and quantitative metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
9. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and standards.
10. Represent the organization in high-level working groups, regulatory discussions, and strategic planning sessions focused on sovereignty and national compliance matters.
11. Anticipate and mitigate risks related to sovereignty, security, and policy shifts, ensuring resilience and adaptability in program execution.

YOUR PROFILE

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies or a related field.
2. 10+ years of progressive experience in program analysis, strategic execution, or PMO leadership roles, preferably within national security, data sovereignty, or highly regulated sectors.
3. Demonstrated leadership in designing and driving complex, cross-functional programs across multinational environments with high regulatory impact.
4. Deep understanding of global and regional regulatory frameworks related to sovereignty, national security, cybersecurity, and public sector compliance.
5. Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks, governance models, and reporting structures to guide executive decision-making.
6. Track record of advising senior leadership on regulatory, geopolitical, and sovereignty-related risks and translating insights into program strategy.
7. Experience representing organizations in senior-level stakeholder forums, regulatory engagements, or intergovernmental working groups.
8. Strong program and portfolio management capabilities.
9. Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive alignment among business, technical, legal, and policy stakeholders.
10. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with a high degree of political and cultural sensitivity.
11. Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.
12. Security clearance or eligibility for clearance (where applicable) is desirable.

ABOUT THE TEAM

SAP Sovereign Services & Delivery (SS&D) is part of the Customer Services & Delivery (CS&D) board area and manages end-to-end Sovereign Cloud delivery as well as Government Security fulfillment for SAP.

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.