Chief HR Strategic Program Management Expert (fmd)

Overview

At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you: constant learning, skill growth, great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What youll do

As a Chief HR Strategic Program Management Expert (f/m/d) you will lead complex high-impact board sponsored HR programs that shape the future of SAP's HR Strategy. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution youll drive transformative initiatives across multiple HR pillars collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure outcomes that align with SAP's business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead with authority. Take ownership of large‑scale strategic HR programs, managing every stage of the lifecycle from conceptualization to execution and go live.
• Strategically manage the program: identify changes in scope, reassess requirements, adjust plans, resources and budgets accordingly.
• Drive program deliverables ensuring milestones are met and results align with strategic business objectives.
• Foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders inside and outside HR including IT, Communications and other SAP HR Strategy initiatives to ensure seamless execution.
• Master risk and create contingency plans, ensuring quality assurance throughout the program's lifecycle.
• Inspire program teams, provide clear guidance and create an environment that enables peak performance and collaboration.
• Shape the continuous improvement and innovation in HR processes, tools and solutions by sharing knowledge and contributing to best practices.

What you bring

• 7‑10 years of project and/or program management experience with a strong track record of delivering high‑risk large‑scale projects and programs; ideally you also have 35 years of experience in HR functions such as Skills Management, Total Rewards, Talent Management or HR Operations.
• Strategic thinking: develop long‑term concepts, align stakeholders and ensure outcomes drive SAP's strategic goals.
• Strong leadership: have successfully led and mentored cross‑functional teams, creating an environment of collaboration and high performance.
• Excellent communication: manage stakeholder relationships, resolve conflicts and deliver clear impactful messages to all levels of the organization.
• Advanced degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred. PMP or equivalent project/program management certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in German and English.
• Your ability to think strategically, lead effectively and deliver results makes you the ideal candidate to shape SAP's HR transformation.

Meet the Team

The People & Culture Strategic Program Office is where strategy meets execution. We're the engine behind SAP's most transformative HR initiatives. We're not just program managers – we're strategic partners driving real impact. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation and making strategy real through flawless execution. If you're looking for a team where your work will matter and your contributions will leave a lasting mark, we'd love to meet you.

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 focuses on health and well‑being and flexible working models to help ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels included and can run at their best. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities 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.

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