SAP Academy for Services & Consulting - Project Manager; PM - Palo Alto; Hybrid

SAP Academy for Services & Consulting - Project Manager (PM) - Palo Alto (Hybrid)

We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We touch over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong.

What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

The SAP Academy for Services & Consulting is a development program designed for individuals with 0-3 years professional experience.

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• SAP is not offering current or future visa sponsorship (includes no F1/OPT) for this role at this time.
• This role requires candidates to be on-site at an SAP office or client location three days per week, in alignment with our Pledge to Flex return-to-office policy.
• SAP is not offering relocation benefits for this role at this time.

As a Project Manager (PM) you will develop into a trusted advisor in the delivery of SAP software and services, working closely with project managers and delivery leads to ensure successful execution. You’ll have direct experience in project coordination, financial forecasting, and backlog management, while tracking and communicating key project metrics to both SAP and customer stakeholders. You are a key player in driving operational excellence and supporting the seamless delivery of customer engagements.

• Leads customer engagement and monitors budget and spend.
• Oversees the project from initiation through delivery.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Establishes trusted advisor relationships with strategic customers and actively manages executive-level stakeholders across LOB and IT.
• Drives the governance process in alignment with all stakeholders, including customers, SAP, and partners.

As part of the SAP Academy for Services & Consulting, Project Manager Associate will:

• Successfully complete a structured 12‑month learn‑and‑apply academy program
• Participate in classroom learning, simulations, and real‑customer engagement scenarios
• Works independently within defined policies, processes, and scope of responsibility.
• Contributes to key milestones across projects of moderate complexity.
• Collaborates effectively while managing work independently as needed.
• Provides regular, clear status updates to managers or project leads.
• Applies strong technical competence using relevant tools, procedures, and programming languages.
• Enhances existing systems and processes through sound decisions and solutions.
• Builds collaborative relationships and communicates clearly, timely, and constructively across functions.

• Drives project implementation through successful client acceptance.
• Leads all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and SAP leadership to manage and deliver projects effectively.
• Serves as a trusted partner to assigned customers, managing long‑term engagements holistically.
• Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction across managed projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM or Business.
• 1–3 years’ customer‑facing experience (consulting, project delivery or related roles).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (or comparable tools) with an analytical, detail‑oriented mindset and experience managing data‑driven reporting.
• A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement.
• A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, paired with a results‑oriented approach and the courage to take initiative.
• Demonstrated project management experience or…