Principal Product Manager - Innovation & Incubation (f/m/d)

LeanIX Jobs; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in software solutions is seeking a Principal Product Manager to drive innovation within SAP LeanIX. This role involves evaluating emerging technologies, fostering collaboration, and translating insights into strategic product initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product management and a deep understanding of SAP technologies.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Strategy, or Innovation.
• Ability to drive new product initiatives and engage with stakeholders.
• Fluency in Business English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Explore & evaluate SAP innovations and assess their impact.
• Drive collaboration across departments to shape product strategies.
• Translate insights into actionable product roadmaps for SAP LeanIX.

Kenntnisse

Product Management

Strategy

Innovation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Product Manager - Innovation & Incubation (f/m/d)

Bonn, Germany

As a Principal Product Manager – Innovation & Incubation, you will be at the forefront of exploring and shaping new strategic opportunities within SAP and connecting them to the SAP LeanIX product vision. You will play a critical role in identifying emerging trends, understanding SAP’s evolving technology landscape, and fostering collaboration across departments to translate these insights into tangible product strategies for SAP LeanIX.This role requires a deep understanding of SAP’s strategic initiatives, an ability to engage with key stakeholders across SAP, and the expertise to bring new ideas into the SAP LeanIX Product & Engineering (P&E) organization. If you thrive in an environment where you can drive innovation, connect business strategy with technology, and shape the future of enterprise architecture and business transformation solutions, this role is for you.

WHAT IS WAITING FOR YOU?

• Explore & evaluate SAP innovations - continuously monitor and assess new strategic initiatives, emerging technologies, and trends within SAP, identifying opportunities for LeanIX.
• Act as a frontrunner in innovation - deeply engage with new SAP topics, understanding their technical and business impact while identifying synergies with LeanIX.
• Drive cross-company collaboration – establish and maintain strong relationships with SAP departments, product teams, and leadership to align on innovation and technology trends.
• Translate insights into product strategy – work closely with SAP LeanIX Product & Engineering to transform SAP-driven opportunities into actionable roadmaps and product innovations.
• Ensure seamless integration & alignment – identify and define how new SAP capabilities can be leveraged within the SAP LeanIX product ecosystem.
• Foster knowledge-sharing & thought leadership – act as a key representative for SAP LeanIX in SAP-wide discussions, advocating for innovation-driven business transformation.
• Validate and refine ideas – work with customer advisory councils, UX teams, and engineering to prototype and test early-stage concepts before formalizing them into the product roadmap.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Strategy, or Innovation with a strong track record of driving new product initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of SAP technologies and strategic initiatives, with the ability to identify synergies with SAP LeanIX.
• Experience working cross-functionally with SAP departments, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive technology-driven business transformation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on experience in exploring, evaluating, and incubating new product opportunities.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to assess and prioritize innovation potential.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable product opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels within SAP and SAP LeanIX.
• Fluency in Business English; German is a plus but not required.

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