SAP MEE Strategy & Operations iXp Intern (f/m/d) - Strategic Project Management Officer

**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. **Where you belong** The MEE Strategy & Operations team is part of SAP’s Corporate Operations and drives strategic initiatives and transformation programs across Middle & Eastern Europe. Working closely with European senior leadership, the team shapes priorities, steers execution, and ensures alignment between global strategy and regional go-to-market — leveraging diverse backgrounds across management consulting, strategy, sales and services within our team. **What you build** As Strategy & Operations iXp Intern (f/m/d) – Strategic Project Management Officer, you will work directly with the Head of MEE Strategy & Operations and contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives. You will take ownership of (multiple) projects and support decision-making through structured analysis and clear executive communication. Beyond conceptual work, you will be actively involved in execution while driving initiatives forward and managing projects end-to-end in alignment with the business stakeholders. **This is a 5 to 6-month internship based in Walldorf, starting in September 2026.** Candidates may have the opportunity to continue with us in a subsequent working student role. **Your responsibilities** + Drive cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives from problem structuring to execution, ensuring stakeholder alignment + Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to derive actionable insights across strategy, business performance and go-to-market topics + Develop and present executive-ready analyses and recommendations for senior leadership discussions + Support and drive executive governance, including Steering Committees, strategic planning forums and transformation progress tracking **What we offer** + Hands-on involvement in strategic and transformation initiatives with tangible business impact + Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across sales, strategy and operations + High degree of ownership and responsibility from day one in a performance-driven environment + Access to the MEE S&O Young Talent Program for top performers, including mentoring, training and long-term career perspectives **What you bring** + Currently enrolled in an advanced Bachelor’s or Master’s program + Prior experience in consulting, strategy, sales, project management or other high-impact roles + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the effective use of top-notch AI tools + High-quality standards and ability to deliver reliable results in fast-paced environments + Clear and structured communication, ideally with exposure to senior stakeholders + Proactive, ownership-driven mindset + Strong interest in the software industry and its business models + Fluent in German and English **APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS** CV (one page) and a short (max. 150 words) motivation outlining your interest in Strategy and Transformation at SAP. Your set of application documents should contain a **cover letter** (max. 150 words) **outlining your interest in Strategy and Transformation at SAP** , a resume ( **CV** ) in table form ( **one page** ), school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages. This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. \#Workingstudent #Werkstudent #Germany #Deutschland #Student #LIHybrid #SAPGermanStudentsCareers #SAPNextGen #LifeAtSAP ​ **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. **We win with inclusion** 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. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs\_and\_hiring/employee\_referral/region/0000/lang/en) , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. **AI Usage in the Recruitment Process** For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process (https://jobs.sap.com/content/Ethical\_usage\_of\_AI\_in\_the\_recruiting\_process/?locale=en\_US) . Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Requisition ID: 456587 | Work Area: Corporate Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid ​