SAP iXp Intern - Program Manager

SAP Ixp Intern Program Manager

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.

Position title : SAP iXp Intern Program Manager

Location : Tempe, AZ, USA (Hybrid)

Expected Start Date to End Date : Jan 2026 to June 2026

Contract Duration : 6 months (extendable)

Working Hours : 30-40 hours / week (full-time internship)

The West Program Manager Intern will be at the center of the West Market Unit activity, including Sales, Services, and Partners. They will serve as an extension of the General Manager and Chief Business Officer, with direct access to regional leadership.

Strategic Support

• Advisory Role : Supporting senior managers in providing insights and recommendations on strategic decisions.
• Project Management : Oversee and manage high-priority projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Management : Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration.

Administrative Support

Operational Efficiency

Leadership and Team Support

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Communication, or other related background

Eligibility : Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated (start date must be within 6 months of graduation date) from a coding academy / bootcamp, apprenticeship, associate, bachelor's, master's, or JD / PhD program

Tempe, AZ or surrounding area based

Has relevant business experience within the software / tech industry would be an advantage

Strategic and quick thinker who thrives in intense working situations with tight deadlines and very high-quality standards; action-oriented

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and spoken); able to give and command respect; strong team player

Very high-trust individual; ability in handling highly confidential information

The ideal candidate has a keen business acumen and understanding of the complexity of the operational foundations in large corporations, including the management of complex customer and partner relationships

Experience in sales, marketing, business development, or product-related functions is desirable

Very strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to achieve win-win scenarios for partners, customers, and internal stakeholders

The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator with strong empathy and the ability to motivate and influence individuals beyond his / her direct field of control. This requires strong facilitation and consulting skills, and the ability to stay neutral and calm in challenging circumstances

Strong organizational and project management skills to keep track and follow up on a lot of different threads simultaneously

Desire to grow career in the West Market Unit post Internship, ideally in Sales, Presales, or Consulting

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools, and educational partners who are passionate about innovation and technology.

Culture of Collaboration : Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.

Project-driven Experience : Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You'll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.

Gain Visibility : Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.

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.

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.

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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 15 - 62 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.