Strategic Projects & AI Transformation Associate (Temporary contract)

SAP SE; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP España in Barcelona is seeking entry-level talent to contribute to strategic and AI projects with direct exposure to regional leadership from day one. You will work on partnering with the Head of SDE EMEA and cross-functional teams, translating AI opportunities into practical business applications while building trust and delivering value.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Sales, Operations and Digital Transformation, with a focus on adopting AI practices and practical guidance to

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Management, Digital Transformation or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Developing understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI and their business applications.
• Analytical thinking and ability to structure problems clearly.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams under guidance.
• Clear communication across functions, cultures and seniority levels.
• Fluency in English is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate AI use cases that simplify workflows and improve productivity.
• Translate Generative AI and Agentic AI opportunities into practical business applications.
• Support stakeholder pilots, collect feedback and help scale successful solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to delivery with clear milestones and outcomes.
• Track project progress and provide structured updates to leadership.
• Drive AI adoption through clear communication and practical guidance across the team.

Skills

Degree requirement

Generative AI understanding

Analytical thinking

Organization skills

Cross-functional communication

Fluency in English

Education

Business/Management/Digital Transformation degree

Job description

What you’ll bring

You are starting your career and ready to contribute to strategic and AI projects, with direct exposure to regional leadership from day one.

• A degree in Business, Management, Digital Transformation or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A developing understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI and their business applications
• Analytical thinking and the ability to structure problems clearly
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams under guidance
• Clear communication across functions, cultures and seniority levels
• Fluency in English is required for this role

Job Description

What you’ll bring

You are starting your career and ready to contribute to strategic and AI projects, with direct exposure to regional leadership from day one.

• A degree in Business, Management, Digital Transformation or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A developing understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI and their business applications
• Analytical thinking and the ability to structure problems clearly
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams under guidance
• Clear communication across functions, cultures and seniority levels
• Fluency in English is required for this role

We also look for people who build trust naturally, communicate with clarity, keep the customer at the center of what they do, and bring emotional intelligence and genuine problem-solving ability to the challenges they face.

In addition to the skills and experience specific to this role, all positions at SAP require candidates who are comfortable using AI tools — including agentic AI — in their day-to-day work, from crafting effective inputs and automating routine tasks, to evaluating AI-generated outputs for quality and driving adoption of AI practices within their teams.

What You’ll Build

You will work directly with the Head of SDE EMEA and the regional leadership team on strategic projects and AI adoption across the organization.

• Identify and evaluate AI use cases that simplify workflows and improve productivity
• Translate Generative AI and Agentic AI opportunities into practical business applications
• Support stakeholder pilots, collect feedback and help scale successful solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to delivery with clear milestones and outcomes
• Track project progress and provide structured updates to leadership
• Drive AI adoption through clear communication and practical guidance across the team

Where you belong

You will be part of Sales Development Executives (SDE), EMEA — a regional team within SAP's digital sales organization. Based at SAP España in Barcelona, you will work in a cross-functional, international environment where Sales, Operations and Digital Transformation connect. This role gives you direct exposure to regional leadership and real strategic decision-making from the very start of your career.

Additional Information

About SAP

With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.

As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.