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ABOUT THE SAP INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE PROGRAM The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.   

THREE REASONS TO INTERN AT SAP

1. Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
2. Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.  
3. Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs, and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Industry and Value Advisory (IVA) organization is chartered with articulating the value and business case of adopting SAP Solutions and differentiating SAP as the innovation partner of choice. We are a global team of about 70 people spanning across the entire globe and get to work on really exciting projects that impact a large group of people. Our projects are very strategic and give insight into how a large organization is driven from an executive level. 

A key focus area for the Global IVA team is to execute the newly developed 2021-2023 Value Strategy which focuses on revitalizing and re-injecting, the Value DNA across regions and LOBs based on the evolving industry realities and SAPs new corporate strategy. 

A key pillar in this transformation is to set up a change management program to deliver IVA transformation and support the build of a unified IVA community and brand globally. 

POSITION TITLE: SAP iXp Intern -Global Industry and Value Advisor Communications LOCATION:  Hudson Yards, New York- Please note that roles will be remote until local guidelines ensure safe office reopenings EXPECTED START DATE TO END DATE: February 2022

IN THIS ROLE,…

EXPECTATIONS & TASKS

The Communications intern is expected to support various initiatives of the Global and Industry Advisory team and will be working closely with the Global Industry and Value Advisory leadership team. Our team is looking for a strong communicator who wants to work on various tasks within the field of program management, communication, content amplification, and social media. Curiosity and a passion for creativity are traits we highly value. 

The intern is expected to support the team with various tasks. See examples of tasks, although not limited to:

• Support internal and external communication, e.g. research communication channels and target audience 
• Support the team in the creation of various pieces of content: videos, blogs, value papers, team newsletter, etc. 
• Drive amplification of Global IVA content: research channels where we can share our content and ensure our content gets on these channels
• Support social media projects: drafting social posts, creating graphics, tracking engagement, etc.
• Attend meetings and help with creating the agendas, scheduling guest speakers, and following up on action items
• Support various cultural initiatives and drive engagements that bring the team together (e.g. volunteering events)
• Maintain and update the Global IVA SharePoint site (SAP internal intranet)

WHO YOU ARE:

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate must have a breadth of experience in communications and a passion for connecting people with information in new and creative ways. You are an independent worker, but effective at collaborating with others and flexible to take on new and varied tasks.

• Excellent communication skills including:
  • Good at managing projects with multiple stakeholders expecting progress updates
  • Fluent in both oral and written English
  • Business writing skills 
  • Understands how to message across different lines of business and cultural boundaries
  • Able to turn ideas and concepts into visually relevant and effective collateral
  • Excellent Word and PowerPoint skills. Basic Excel skills

   

• A collaborator who can work with a global team virtually 
• Welcoming of feedback and suggestions
• A self-starter and independent thinker who can run with various tasks 
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, and dependability
• Curiosity to learn and a desire to bring fresh thinking/innovation to the team

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited University 
• Preferred: Business/economics/ technology/communications/strategy or marketing background 
• Open to other academic backgrounds as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 
• Previous work experience preferred

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SAP 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 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 send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team (Americas:Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

WE ARE SAP

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

OUR INCLUSION PROMISE

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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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 to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Americas: Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability: 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.

Requisition ID:323772 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Intern  | Additional Locations: 

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