Manager SAP

We contribute to education, culture and environmental protection

The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been Chairman of its Supervisory Board until 2024.

In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett), he established the foundation in 2015.

The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.

Purpose – You will be working for one of the worlds largest foundations (by endowment) and will have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations

Personal growth – We are a fast growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high level executives and senior stakeholders at our projects and the Foundation’s organs and you will have plenty of opportunities to grow into more senior roles

Agility – Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment

For the administration and further development of the SAP landscape of HPF Group, we are looking for an SAP Application Manager with organizational skills and experience in managing SAP cloud systems. You will be based in Potsdam and have on-site commitments at our subsidiaries in Berlin and Potsdam.

Oversee all aspects of HPF group entities’ SAP cloud infrastructure

Manage our cloud systems (including S/4

HANA Public Edition, Success Factors, and Concur) according to clean core principles

Understand and improve end-to-end business processes across departments and solutions

Develop testing and change management strategies

Be the customer face of SAP solutions

Conduct local and remote first & second level client support

Give direction and guidance to users and external SAP service providers

Contribute to SAP projects like release changes, rollouts, and migrations

Completed an academic degree in Business Information Technology or a comparable field

Prior knowledge of SAP cloud modules and platforms, their architecture, and integration is a plus

Proven ability to understand core enterprise support processes

Fluent in English and German

Service-oriented with the ability to translate between technical language and business terms

An analytical self-starter with a get-things-done attitude while maintaining a strategic mindset

Personally driven to learn, innovate constantly, and try out new things

A person with an exceptional level of integrity and a strong sense of discretion

• Competitive compensation package
• Support to pursue professional training
• Multi-day team events
• Public transport ticket
• State-of-the-art IT equipment
• Working in a beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view
• Free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.