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Supply Chain Management (SCM) Ecosystem Development Manager for Top Partner Engagement

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Job Title: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Ecosystem Development Manager for Top Partner Engagement

What You’ll Build:
As an SCM Ecosystem Development Manager at SAP, you will drive the supply chain ecosystem development strategies, acting as a trusted consultant and thought leader for our most strategic partners. Your role will be instrumental in guiding partner investments in SAP SCM portfolio of solutions, from Design to Operate, including Data, BTP and AI. You will harness your expertise to build and influence senior partner relationships, shaping sales strategies, co-innovation initiatives, implementation models, and sustained partner investment in scaling new solutions. Additionally, you will ensure seamless coordination across SAP teams, sales, presales, marketing, development, solution advisory and the broader global partner network.

Key Responsibilities:

Be a Strategic Connector & Innovator:

Cultivate and maintain deep, strategic relationships with key domain experts within top partners for each Solution Area, enhancing their sales and implementation capabilities.
Establish and lead the Global Partnership Plan across Sales, Delivery, Marketing, and Innovation, with executive-level governance including joint KPIs, monthly operating reviews, and quarterly executive business reviews.
Define and drive top strategic initiatives through design-thinking workshops, solution deep dives, and the creation of industry-relevant sales plays and offerings for priority customer segments. Collaborate closely with SCM product development, solution advisory, product marketing, and enablement teams to accelerate time to market.
Partner with regional supply chain leaders to ensure strong alignment, disciplined regional execution, and clear accountability for quarterly performance outcomes.
Identify and establish new, right-fit partnerships, developing roadmaps to revenue and maximizing customer lifetime value.
Act as a subject matter expert and thought leader, creating feedback loops for future innovation and business growth.

Drive Strategic Initiatives & Joint Business Planning:

Identify top partners per Solution Area based on set criteria and collaborate to develop comprehensive, annual strategic business plans. Ensure integration with SAP’s overall business objectives and define clear goals, focus areas, and execution strategies.
Establish go-to-market (GTM) strategies across partners, encouraging the adoption of SAP innovations and fostering expansion across lines of business towards comprehensive Suite coverage.

Execute & Foster Ecosystem Development:

Collaborate with regional Enterprise Demand Management (EDM) and strategic partner teams to execute partner business plans, promoting investment in SAP’s newer solutions and accelerating demand generation efforts.
Support partner readiness across the entire customer lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor during pre-sales and post-sales activities.
Drive partner transformation, facilitating enablement programs to scale partners’ cloud delivery practices and capabilities.
Ensure successful customer outcomes with smooth, high-quality go-lives, prioritizing partner implementation excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring:

5-10 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain solution expertise across Business Development, Solution Advisory, and Partner Management.
Strong executive presence, communication and networking skills with supply chain stakeholders and a proven track record of fostering successful partnerships.
Strategic thinking with proven leadership in complex, global program and portfolio management.
A passion for cross-organizational collaboration and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders to nurture and advance partner relationships.

Where You’ll Belong:
As a member of SAP’s Partner Ecosystem Success organization, you will be part of the Partner Business Growth pillar, which focuses on enhancing domain expertise and investment with partners, ensuring delivery excellence, and evolving SAP’s PartnerEdge program in line with strategic goals. You will collaborate with Solution Area teams in Customer Success, Product Engineering, and global and regional partner teams to drive innovation and growth.

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 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: Careers@sap.com.

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 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 194,100 – 411600 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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Strategic Solution Advisor – Finance & Spend

Location: USA Public Services (Proximity to an SAP Office Required)

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’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

What you’ll do:

As a Strategic Solution Advisor specializing in Finance & Spend, you will be the customer’s trusted advisor for SAP’s solutions in this area. You will support the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification to post-sale support, delivering compelling presentations, leading strategic engagements, and collaborating across teams to drive customer success.

-Deal Support

Deliver high-impact sales presentations and personalized software demonstrations that articulate SAP’s value and differentiate our solutions.
Conduct discovery sessions with prospective customers to understand their unique needs and tailor presentations accordingly.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and relevant industries, backed by customer success stories.
Lead complex deals as a Solution Captain, coordinating multiple presales contributors.
Support RFx responses and provide limited post-sale guidance to ensure smooth transitions.
Present effectively in both in-person and virtual formats (e.g., MS Teams, SAP Virtual Studio, Adobe Connect).
Leverage internal support teams (Global/Regional Solution Specialists, CoE, IVE, Hubs, Deal Advisors) to maximize presales success.
Evaluate account qualification criteria to determine further investment in pursuing opportunities.
Collaborate with the team in creating overall themes and competitive differentiation.
Conduct dry runs on strategic deals and customer engagements.
Transition engagement to implementation partner/services teams effectively.
Engage with customers to continue selling the vision of SAP solutions and ensure eagerness for renewal.
Leverage digital assets throughout the customer engagement, including demos, presentations, and other content.
Support sales opportunities that require senior executive engagement to support the sales cycle.
Prepare Executive summary 'point of view' documents that align solution benefits to customer strategic goals.
Serve as the voice of the customer and sales liaison to Product Management, Product Development, and Product Strategy.
Support Account Executives/Managers and Sales Directors to efficiently drive the sales process.
Identify opportunities for expanding usage and obtain customer advocacy.

-Demand Generation

Lead and support sales and marketing events, both on-site and remote.
Facilitate Design Thinking workshops to inspire innovative customer solutions.
Collaborate with sales teams to identify whitespace opportunities and expand SAP’s footprint.
Engage with SAP partners to educate their consultants and involve them in campaigns.
Drive in-region market awareness of SAP Procurement solutions through events, partner engagement, and thought leadership activities.

-Sales Readiness

Build strong relationships with sales teams to promote effective methodologies.
Participate in demo system planning, configuration, and testing of new product releases.
Serve as a knowledge champion within Hubs, sharing insights and training peers.
Conduct internal enablement for sales teams on SAP Procurement and Finance Solutions
Create powerful visual presentations and winning proposals.
Lead development of customer-specific proofs-of-concept of software features and functionality.

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in presales, sourcing, procurement, AP/Finance, and supply chain.
Professional experience with large, multi-national software/IT organizations.
Experience with SAP Procurement products as well as competitive platforms is a must
Proven success in large software/IT organizations, ideally within solution-specific segments.
Viewed as solutions expert across SAP and/or partner communities with a strong network.
Strong understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and hosted services in B2B environments.
Familiarity with SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio, RISE and GROW with SAP, and SAP Corporate Strategy.
Experience in Federal Agencies and the Federal Acquisition/Contracting process knowledge is preferred.

Meet your team:

Customer Advocate: Collaborate to complement solution expertise and support customers
Global Digital Content Factory: Leverage digital assets created by the team throughout customer engagement
Implementation Partner/Customer Services & Delivery: Efficiently transition customer engagement for successful deployment and realization of solution value
SAP Account Teams: Share best practices and collaborate on providing solutions and services support across the entire customer journey.

Skills you’ll use:

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and technology innovation trends.
Working knowledge of legacy IT environments and integration strategies.
Exceptional presentation and written communication skills.
Strong business acumen and customer orientation.
Ability to influence, establish trust, and conduct executive-level conversations.
Skilled in storytelling, competitive positioning, and overcoming objections.
Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and recommend tailored solutions.
Ability to tailor selling approach to unique customer needs and concerns.
Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations.
Creative problem solver with a passion for customer success.
Detail-oriented and adaptable in dynamic environments.
Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset.
Passion and energy in all customer interactions.

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 137,300 – 294000(USD) 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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Solution Advisor Senior Specialist

Location: USA South Region (Proximity to an SAP Office Required)

What you’ll do:

As a Solution Advisor specializing in Finance & Order to Cash, you will be the customer’s trusted advisor for SAP’s solutions in this area. You will support the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification to post-sale support, delivering compelling presentations, leading strategic engagements, and collaborating across teams to drive customer success.

Deal Support

Deliver high-impact sales presentations and personalized software demonstrations that articulate SAP’s value and differentiate our solutions.

Conduct discovery sessions with prospective customers to understand their unique needs and tailor presentations accordingly.

Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and relevant industries, backed by customer success stories.

Lead complex deals as a Solution Captain, coordinating multiple solution advisory contributors.

Support RFx responses and provide limited post-sale guidance to ensure smooth transitions.

Present effectively in both in-person and virtual formats (e.g., TEAMS, Zoom).

Leverage internal support teams (ie. Expert Solution Advisors, Hubs, Product Management) to maximize sales cycle success.

Evaluate account qualification criteria to determine further investment in pursuing opportunities.

Collaborate with the team in creating overall themes and competitive differentiation.

Conduct dry runs on strategic deals and customer engagements.

Transition engagement to implementation partner/services teams effectively.

Engage with customers to continue selling the vision of SAP solutions and ensure eagerness for consumption and renewal.

Leverage digital assets throughout the customer engagement, including demos, presentations, and other content.

Support sales opportunities that require senior executive engagement to support the sales cycle.

Prepare Executive summary 'point of view' documents that align solution benefits to customer strategic goals.

Serve as the voice of the customer and sales liaison to Product Management, Product Development, and Product Strategy.

Support Account Executives/Managers and Sales Directors to efficiently drive the sales process.

Identify opportunities for expanding usage and obtain customer advocacy.

Demand Generation

Lead and support sales and marketing events, both on-site and remote.

Facilitate Design Thinking workshops to inspire innovative customer solutions.

Collaborate with sales teams to identify whitespace opportunities and expand SAP’s footprint.

Sales Readiness

Build strong relationships with sales teams to promote effective methodologies.

Participate in demo system planning, configuration, and testing of new product releases.

Serve as a knowledge champion within Hubs, sharing insights and mentoring peers.

Conduct internal enablement for sales teams on SAP Finance Solutions

Create powerful visual presentations and winning proposals.

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree and/or relevant certification (e.g. CPA) preferred.

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in an accounting or related finance role with an emphasis on consolidations.

Deep knowledge of accounting standards and how they are applied including, but not limited to, US GAAP and IFRS

Controlling and financial consolidation leadership experience within a large, multi-national organization.

Hands-on experience with SAP Business Suite – Financial Management, and business processes.

Proven record of developing, executing, reviewing, and distributing common Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement) within your organization and externally.

Professional experience with large, multi-national organizations.

Experience with SAP Finance and Consolidation products as well as competitive platforms is a must

Viewed as solutions expert across SAP and/or partner communities with a strong network.

Strong understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and hosted services in B2B environments.

Familiarity with SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio, RISE and GROW with SAP, and SAP Corporate Strategy.

Skills you’ll use:

Real-world knowledge of common Finance and Accounting practices, specifically in relation to Consolidation.

Experience adopting and extending technology and processes within a Finance team.

Ability to collaborate and communicate between system experts, IT resources, and end-users in relation to SaaS ERP and other Saas solutions.

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and technology innovation trends.

Demonstrates a proactive mindset and genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning in evolving technologies.

Exceptional presentation and written communication skills.

Strong business acumen and customer orientation.

Ability to influence, establish trust, and conduct executive-level conversations.

Skilled in storytelling, competitive positioning, and overcoming objections.

Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and recommend tailored solutions.

Ability to tailor selling approach to unique customer needs and concerns.

Proactively takes initiative and consistently strives to exceed performance benchmarks.

Creative problem solver with a passion for customer success.

Detail-oriented and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset.

Passion and energy in all customer interactions.

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 137300 – 233400(USD) 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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.