Sr. Program Manager

SAP SE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 271,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Accessibility accommodations

Job summary

SAP SE in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Technology Strategy and Enablement, to support SAP NS2's initiatives including S/4HANA Private Cloud, SaaS, and PaaS. This role will ensure these platforms meet customer and U.S. security requirements while driving technology initiatives aligned with business priorities.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in technology program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in technology program management or IT transformation.
• Experience with S/4HANA, SaaS, or PaaS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support communication of technology strategy.
• Coordinate AI adoption for customer-facing platforms.
• Assist with tracking budgets and resource allocations.

Skills

Technology program management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

S/4HANA

SaaS

PaaS

Job description

Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.

All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

This position requires access to customer data.

Position Overview

The Senior Program Manager, Technology Strategy and Enablement will support the strategic alignment, governance, and enablement of SAP NS2’s S/4HANA Private Cloud, SaaS, and PaaS initiatives under a unified operating model. This role will help coordinate technology vision, roadmap execution, internal IT enablement, and enterprise AI adoption to ensure NS2’s platforms and services meet customer, mission, and U.S. security requirements.

This position reports to a senior leader within the Office of the CTO and will act as a key program coordinator and enabler, helping ensure technology initiatives are aligned with business priorities, SAP global direction, and internal IT transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the communication of NS2’s technology strategy across S/4HANA Private Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and internal IT systems.
• Assist with internal IT business enablement efforts, including modernizing core platforms, improving business processes, and supporting automation initiatives.
• Help coordinate enterprise AI adoption activities, enabling customer‑facing platforms and internal operations to leverage AI/ML for improved productivity and decision support.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology enablement playbooks and roadmaps that incorporate cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, and cloud delivery best practices.
• Help track and ensure that technology initiatives adhere to federal security, accreditation, and mission assurance requirements, working closely with security and compliance teams.

Strategic Program Support

• Support multi‑product and cross‑business strategic initiatives, helping ensure alignment with NS2’s growth objectives and customer requirements.
• Assist with the tracking of budgets, investments, and resource allocations for technology transformation programs; prepare reports and updates for leadership.
• Help maintain governance frameworks, including defining and tracking outcomes, KPIs, and return on technology investments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align NS2 initiatives with SAP global strategy (e.g., RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and AI‑enabled PaaS innovation).

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with senior leaders, IT teams, and customer‑facing teams to collect requirements, share updates, and support decision‑making.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, IT, operations, and business units, including organizing meetings, workshops, and steering forums.
• Prepare materials for executive strategy forums, steering committees, and AI adoption working groups, including presentations, status reports, and decision logs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in technology program management, IT transformation, or enterprise SaaS/cloud delivery (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience supporting programs related to S/4HANA, SaaS, PaaS, or other enterprise cloud platforms; familiarity with secure or regulated delivery models is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives, either in product/platform delivery or internal IT/process modernization, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive tasks to completion in a structured, organized manner.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Core Competencies

• Internal IT Modernization & Business Process Enablement
• Enterprise SaaS / Cloud (S/4HANA, SaaS, PaaS) Familiarity
• Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Awareness (growth mindset/ability to learn)
• Governance, Metrics, and KPI Tracking
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement, Learning, and Professional Development

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 your website or to complete your application, please send an e‑mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), 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 131000-271600USD. 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 this 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.

Requisition ID: 455525

Work Area: Information Technology

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Career Status: Professional

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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