Project Expert - Development

SAP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking a Project Expert - Development to focus on the Sovereign Cloud activities of SAP SuccessFactors (HCM). You will join the Multi-Tenant Platforms team, delivering SAP SuccessFactors applications to SAP Sovereign Cloud customers, aiming at functional completeness, streamlined deployments, and smooth operation.

You will work with product managers, engineers, security, and operations to manage concurrent projects, define milestones, and report status while guiding the engineering team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Strong background in project management.
• Proven track record in managing schedules for large scale projects.
• Familiarity with senior leadership reporting and executive-level communication.
• Experience across the entire product development lifecycle.
• Professional experience in Cloud Delivery related fields and technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of DevOps processes and concepts.
• Solid knowledge of Cloud infrastructure and design incl. hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Advanced JIRA expertise in planning, reporting, defect handling, custom dashboards, and automation (JQL etc.).
• Experience with Security processes, tools, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, ITAR, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Proven ability to work in cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder priorities across Engineering, Operations, and Customer Success.
• Experience with incident escalation management and coordinating resolution across teams.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is a big plus.
• Prior team or work stream lead experience is a plus.
• Product knowledge of the SAP SuccessFactors (HCM) or its components is a plus.
• Working knowledge of databases (SAP HANA preferred, Postgres/MySQL acceptable) is a plus.
• Excellent methodological and conceptual skills paired with analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to unblock teams, resolve ambiguity, and drive decisions without complete information.

Responsibilities

• Manage concurrent projects and dependencies between applications.
• Define and monitor project milestones.
• Provide status reports.
• Serve as trusted advisor for system landscape questions.
• Manage relationships between SAP commercial, the Sovereign Cloud, as well as the Operations side.
• Provide guidance to the Sovereign Cloud Engineering team around processes and tools to ensure seamless deployments.

Skills

Project management

Cloud DevOps

Sovereign Cloud

SAP SuccessFactors

JIRA expertise

Security compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

SAP HANA

PostgreSQL

MySQL

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.

• Due to the potentially classified nature of our work, your willingness is required to subject yourself to a governmental security clearance process ******

Company Description

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That is why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

SAP recently decided to combine and harmonize all SAP Sovereign Cloud offerings, establishing an end-to-end process for the Public Sector and regulated industries. The newly created Sovereign Services & Delivery business unit is part of the Board area Customer Value Group, with responsibility across the Sovereign Cloud portfolio of SAP. Sovereign Services & Delivery teams are collaborating closely with all Board areas to establish a harmonized, scalable, and consistent offering with transparent and standardized deliverables.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

We are looking for a Project Expert - Development (f/m/d) who will focus on the Sovereign Cloud activities of SAP SuccessFactors (HCM).

In this role, you will join the Multi-Tenant Platforms team: We own, build, and harden, the internal SAP Sovereign Cloud environments used as reference by the regional Operations teams. You will help deliver SAP SuccessFactors (HCM) applications to SAP Sovereign Cloud customers aiming at functional completeness, streamlined deployments, and smooth operation.

You will be working closely with technical product managers, engineers, our security team, as well as SAP product team members, and operations teams. You will have the opportunity to solve the intricate Sovereign Cloud challenges of scale and security, while using your skills to manage projects and milestones.

You will be responsible for handling different concurrent projects, including managing dependencies between applications, defining and monitoring project milestones, providing status reports, as well as serving as trusted advisor for system landscape questions. You will actively manage relationships between key stakeholders on the SAP commercial, the Sovereign Cloud, as well as the Operations side. You will provide guidance to the Sovereign Cloud Engineering team around processes and tools to ensure seamless deployments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field
• Strong background in project management
• Proven track record in managing schedules for large scale projects / programs
• Familiarity with senior leadership reporting and executive-level communication
• Experience across the entire product development lifecycle
• Professional experience in Cloud Delivery related fields and technologies
• In‑depth knowledge of DevOps processes and concepts
• Solid knowledge of Cloud infrastructure and design incl. hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Advanced JIRA expertise in planning, reporting, defect handling, custom dashboards, and automation (JQL etc.)
• Experience with Security processes, tools, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, ITAR, GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Proven ability to work in cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder priorities across Engineering, Operations, and Customer Success
• Experience with incident escalation management and coordinating resolution across teams
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is a big plus
• Prior team or work stream lead experience is a plus
• Product knowledge of the SAP SuccessFactors (HCM) or its components is a plus
• Working knowledge of databases (SAP HANA preferred, Postgres/MySQL acceptable) is a plus
• Excellent methodological and conceptual skills paired with analytical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to unblock teams, resolve ambiguity, and drive decisions without complete information

Work Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience in Cloud DevOps Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Professional experience in software engineering roles

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical, sensory 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 to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑basis.

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. 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 is in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e‑mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail]. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency

SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step towards demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 176300-374200USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

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Requisition ID: 453751 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: