Senior Program Manager, Next Generation Contract Management

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'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, the speed and intelligence of our contracting process are critical to our success. We are in the midst of a strategic, multi-year transformation - the Next Generation Contract Management (NGCM) program—to redefine how we engage with customers. By replacing our legacy systems with the Icertis platform, we will accelerate sales cycles, reduce commercial risk, and create a world-class contracting experience.

We are at a pivotal moment, transitioning from initial deployments to a full global rollout. We need a strong business-focused leader to partner with the Business Lead, move us beyond a reactive "fire-fighting" mode, and drive the program toward its strategic goals.

What you'll do:

• You'll take ownership of the business outcomes of the NGCM program, making sure we achieve the efficiency, compliance, and speed improvements our global contracting processes need.
• You'll set up and run a clear governance model that connects daily execution with long-term strategy - helping the program run predictably, transparently, and with the right level of control.
• You will be the bridge across Sales, Legal, Operations, and IT, ensuring everyone is aligned on the direction, priorities, and responsibilities required for success.
• Working side-by-side with the Business Lead, you'll help guide the program through complex decisions, competing priorities, and the realities of a global transformation.

What you bring:

• You've led large, cross-functional business transformation programs and delivered measurable results—whether through faster revenue cycles, reduced cost, or improved commercial processes
• You're comfortable in fast-moving environments and can quickly get to the root of an issue, propose workable solutions, and keep the program aligned with business needs.
• You can turn big strategic goals into a clear, actionable plan with milestones, structure, and realistic expectations.
• You know how to work with senior leaders, build trust across global teams, and explain program impact in clear business language.
• You understand B2B sales and contracting processes. Experience with CLM tools - especially Icertis - is a definite plus.

About the team:

We are more than just a program team; we are a global hub of innovation at the intersection of law and technology. Our group of legal engineers, developers, and automation experts is dedicated to building state-of-the-art tools that automate and manage legal content at scale. We are a diverse, collaborative, and fun team that thrives on solving complex challenges. If you are passionate about shaping the future of legal tech, you'll be right at home with us

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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