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SAP Team Manager and Agile Leader (f/m/d) in Walldorf, Germany
We help the world run better
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
What you`ll do
Are you passionate about leadership, innovation, and empowering teams to deliver their best work?
Join us in our mission to enhance developer productivity and ensure built-in compliance for SAP development teams. We are looking for a dynamic Manager of Agile Teams to inspire, guide, and elevate the performance of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
In this role, you will lead three distributed teams, consisting of eight developers and fourteen consultants. We embrace the principles of Agile Leadership, seeking leaders who foster an environment where agile teams can grow and thrive. We value trust, fairness, and a diversity of opinions, eliminating the need for micromanagement.
Overall, we take our work seriously, but not ourselves too seriously.
Your area of operation:
You align team objectives with the companys vision and strategy
You guide and mentor the teams, empowering them to achieve high performance and deliver exceptional results
You foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability
You lead high-performing teams by attracting, hiring, retaining, and coaching employees
You guide the career development of team members, including technical and interpersonal skills
You are very approachable with open ears for the needs of your employees and eager to share constructive feedback
You are a networker and help to build bridges between individuals, teams, and projects
You collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of deliverables
You provide insights and updates to leadership on team performance and project progress
You drive initiatives that improve processes and enhance value delivery
You represent your team in events and workshops
As the Manager of three Agile Teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our projects and products. You will foster an environment of transparency, trust, and continuous improvement while ensuring teams are aligned with the organizations strategic goals.
What Were Looking For:
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple Agile teams within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum or Kanban) with a proven track record of successful implementation
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and influencing others
Extensive experience in coaching teams and individuals to unlock their full potential
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at navigating complex challenges
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of innovation, working on exciting projects with talented professionals
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture where your voice matters
Access continuous learning opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
Competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance
Ready to Lead the Future?
If youre excited to make an impact, lead with purpose, and champion Agile excellence, wed love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us shape the future of innovation!
What you bring
What we expect from you:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in the IT industry
A genuine passion for people with empathy and experience in people development or coaching
An agile mindset and hands-on experience with agile development processes (e.g. Scrum, SAFe)
A strong focus on delivering business value and meeting user needs
Ability to make decisions and address challenging questions confidently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding presentation skills
Strong coordination and organizational abilities
A results-oriented approach to work
Optional requirements:
Experience with open source security
Experience with SAP's development processes
Experience in related roles, e.g. SW developer, product owner, scrum master, project lead
Please apply with your CV and cover letter. Optionally, include a link to a presentation or recording that demonstrates your presentation or communication skills.
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
SAPs 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.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_at_sap#17498858-1050-415e-8d82-21f91655666b_96fc) Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Requisition ID: 411490 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type:Part Time with a minimum of 75% capacity orRegular Full Time |#LI-Hybrid
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