Program Manager for Business Technology Platform Foundational Plane - Product Lifecycle Services
SAP
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The development center of SAP in Bulgaria plays a key role in the defining and developing of the SAP Business Technology Platform. With its more than 1700 professionals, SAP Labs Bulgaria also has strong contributions toward life-cycle management, user interface & user experience across the broader portfolio of SAP products and business applications. Most recently, SAP Labs Bulgaria expanded in the topics of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. For its 25-year history, the company has established itself as a preferred employer in the IT sector in Bulgaria.
What you'll do
We are looking for a passionate Program Lead for the SAP Business Technology Platform Engineering and Experience (BTP EX), Foundational Plane organization. In this role you will be responsible to orchestrate Corporate Compliance, Delivery, Security and Quality with stakeholders like Product Managers, Development Teams, Business Operations and Unit Heads. Projects and programs can vary, so a core skill set in project management is essential.
Responsibilites:
· Program Manager for SAP BTP programs
· Ensure projects and program execution and delivery according to specific goals
· Handle inbound and outbound communication, monitor project or development progress and execution of project KPIs, provide input for risk mitigations
· Manage project stakeholders and provide transparency on program status, ensure timely escalation, management of dependencies
· Continuously look for ways to optimize development and release processes
What you bring
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field
· Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and tools quickly
· Fluent English language skills
· Good communication, networking, and facilitation skills, having keen eyes for Process Optimization
· Team player with the ability to take responsibility pro-actively and work independently
· Knowledge in the following tools: Jira, Sirius, ECCN manager, Licensing Workbench, GitHub, Service Inventory and PPMS
· Understanding of Intelligent Enterprise Strategy, SAP BTP, Open-Source products like Cloud Foundry
· Knowledge of central functions and processes around Program Management
· Experience working with development teams in an agile setup
· Understanding of Cloud Service Development and DevOps
· Knowledge of data privacy and protection as it relates to product delivery
· Proven track-record to deliver high-quality programs
· PPMS certification is a plu
Meet your team
The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) provides and manages the runtimes, development tools and core services required to develop and run cloud native applications – for SAP stakeholders, customers and partners. Product Lifecycle Service (PLS) is a service team within the SAP BTP Foundation Engineering & Delivery Services unit with the focus on high-quality services for SAP BTP Foundation and ABAP Platform related deliveries to establish efficient and streamlined processes to guarantee compliance towards international standards. Within our team, we practice a trust-based working model.
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.
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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.
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Requisition ID: 427841 | Work Area: Software-Quality Assurance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.