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**Join the SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation! - Focus: Strategy & Operations **

Date: August 21st, 2023

City: Virtual US

Company: SAP SE

Requisition ID: 379166
Work Area: Corporate Operations
Location: Virtual US
Expected Travel: 0 - 20%
Career Status: Graduate
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: May 1st, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30th, 2023

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation provides an extraordinary career start for graduates who want to drive SAP’s transformation into an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As an academy participant, you will help execute and rethink internal processes, strategies and systems.

The SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation is comprised of three different profiles: Strategy & Operations, HR, and Data & Technology (not available in the US for the 2024 cohort). Combining the three profiles under the umbrella of one Academy program ensures that each cohort can contribute to the transformation into tomorrow's SAP. No matter what profile you start with, you will have the possibility to explore different fields during the program. You will join teams that transform key business processes and constantly enrich our employee experience. Rotation teams include but are not limited to: Corporate Transformation, Cross Portfolio & Strategic Initiatives, Data & Analytics, Intelligent Enterprise Solutions, Future of Work and many more.

ROTATIONAL ACADEMY PROGRAM

During the 12-month academy program, we offer you three rotations to find out or confirm where your passion lies, explore exciting new areas outside of your study focus, and gain insights into different teams that focus on driving SAP’s transformation.

Throughout the year we place a strong focus on your constant development and provide you with targeted learning offerings as well as a dedicated mentor. We offer an environment in which the academy participants can connect, learn from each other and form strong relationships. After successful completion of the program, you have the opportunity to find a permanent opportunity matching your skills and interests.

The official start date of the SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation program is May 1, 2024. Details of the hiring process and further program information can be found on the career website:

Academy for People and Business Transformation | SAP Careers

EXPECTATIONS

We are looking for Early Career Talents with the following mindset:

• You see change as an opportunity for growth and can easily adapt to new working styles, teams, topics and different cultural environments
• You are self-driven and apply a hands-on attitude
• You question the status quo and are eager to find innovative solutions
• You have a high willingness to cooperate, think inclusively and show empathy
• You constantly strive to exceed consumer expectations and are able to uncover and understand their needs

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Master’s degree in business administration, business management or a related field is preferred. Bachelor's degree in a related field is required (degree program must be complete prior to May 1st 2024).
• Passion for and experience in an IT or similar business with either strategy or operations focus, e.g., as intern or working student, ideally in an international environment.
• Ability to analyze and understand internal customer requirements and help to execute transformation topics.
• Experience with project management and eagerness to find new ways to simplify processes.
• Apply solid interpersonal communication skills with stakeholders, internal customers and peers.
• Fluency in English is required.
• SAP is not offering international relocation benefits for this role currently
• SAP is not offering visa sponsorship for this role currently

WORK EXPERIENCE

We are looking for Early Career Talents (0 – 2 years of professional work experience) at the start of the program.

Apply today to join the SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation and become a part of our amazing journey!

Instead of submitting a motivational/cover letter, please submit a document answering the following questions in the cover letter submission section of the application [Please answer all questions with a short and crisp response (max. 16 sentences total)]:

1. What motivated you to apply to this position?
2. What would you like to learn during the academy year?
3. How do you intend to contribute to SAP with your background, especially with regards to the topic of transformation?
4. Why are you the perfect candidate for the SAP Academy for People and Business Transformation?

Application submissions which do not include the answers to these questions will be disqualified.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 toward 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 combined range for this position is 44,000 - 93,100 USD. 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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