What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Engagement Manager position at SAP?
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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching 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.
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching 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.
This is a Hybrid Role based out of Newtown Square, PA. Hybrid is 3-days week onsite and 2-days week remote.
This is your opportunity to take a client management role in delivering transformative cloud solutions for our clients as a Senior Technical Engagement Manager in SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS). This position is designed for a Senior SAP BASIS professional with a proven track record in managing complex client engagements and driving innovation in cloud service delivery.
As a Technical Engagement Manager, you will not only guard the successful delivery of tailored SAP Enterprise Cloud Services but also play a pivotal role in shaping client strategies. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality services, supporting Rise with SAP customers in their SAP S/4HANA adoption journey, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and engagement working along with other roles in SAP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading customer communication and coordination as a representative of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS).
- Accountability as the single orchestrator for End2End delivery from SAP ECS
- Serve as the primary contact for private cloud customers for delivery topics, technology discussions and other contractual entitlements as per contract.
- Building and maintaining trusted client relationships through a deep understanding of their business challenges and goals.
- Introduce scope, roles and responsibilities as part of customer onboarding to establish and strengthen the partnership.
- Develop strategic technical engagement via service planning with clients by acting as a trusted advisor to establish a focus on core services delivered.
- Proactive management of operational security risk by ensuring maintenance activities are addressed promptly, making customers aware of compliance reports and closure of risk letters.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor in safeguarding and sharing innovation roadmap with the customer.
- Maintain close collaboration with ECS Technical Operations to drive operational topics.
- Establish good relationship with all customer facing roles in SAP to provide One SAP experience.
- Guide customers on key topics like Business Continuity, Security & Compliance.
- Maintain customer satisfaction through proactive issue mitigation and escalation management.
What You Bring:
- Excellent communication skills and experience in customer-facing roles and motivation to learn.
- Ability to switch communication styles for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Pro-active problem-solving attitude and customer-first mindset.
- Experience working in international and global virtual matrix organizations.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
- High proficiency in customer communications and presentations.
- Strong understanding of SAP solutions, including S/4HANA architecture, conversion, migration paths, and tools.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory; German language skills are an asset.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of SAP Technical Administration or SAP Technical Consulting with SAP Basis skills.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in client-facing roles, with demonstrated expertise in strategic account management and service delivery
- Experience in solution design, enterprise architecture, and SAP implementation.
- Knowledge of SAP RISE or ECS experience is preferred.
- Experience and certifications with Hyperscalers (AWS, MS Azure, or GCP) are a big advantage
- Experience in technical project planning, implementation, and configuration.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proven client leadership and decision-making abilities to manage complex projects and high-pressure scenarios.
- Strong background in SAP solutions, technology, and products, and cloud technology.
- Proven skills in escalation management, stakeholder engagement, and contract management.
- Competency in multi-tasking and managing multiple engagements in parallel.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in SAP Basis/Application, Project Management, or Hyperscalers (Azure/AWS/GCP).
- Knowledge of IT Service Management standards (e.g., ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and methodologies for SAP IT operations.
- Experience in leading international and multicultural teams.
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Requisition ID: 434943 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 434943 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Salary : $109,100 - $227,500
