Senior Operations Specialist

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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. 

Company Overview:

SAP Signavio is an innovative and fast-growing unit within SAP, acting as an incubator with ambitious hypergrowth goals. To achieve these high business objectives, SAP Signavio strives to align as closely as possible with SAP's operational and corporate functions, enabling efficiency and scalability.

The SAP Signavio Strategy & Operations team serves as the backbone for seamless, efficient revenue operations and strategy execution across the Business Transformation Management line of business. Our team is dedicated to shaping an organization that people aspire to work for by supporting and fostering smooth, scalable operations.

We are looking for a Senior Operations Specialist (f/m/d) to join our team. You will work closely with leadership, enabling our organization and acting as a key advocate for SAP Signavio, bridging communication and alignment between Corporate, Product, Go-To-Market (GTM), and Services functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rhythm of Business (RoB) Management:
  You will own and oversee the overall Rhythm of Business (operational cadence) for SAP Signavio, coordinating stakeholders across various RoB activities such as Sales Forecasting, Customer Value Calls, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). You will ensure that this operational cadence runs efficiently for executives at both the global and regional levels, creating connection points for lessons learned, decision-making, and best practice sharing
• Governance & Reporting:
  You will ensure a consistent, end-to-end view of the Rhythm of Business for governance and reporting purposes, delivering insightsensuring transparency across the organization and follow up and through on agreed upon actions
• QBR Management:
  You will take ownership of organizing and preparing regional and global QBRs, aligning with all stakeholders to ensure these sessions are productive, insightful, and actionable
• Operational Efficiency:
  You may take on additional projects, driving the execution of strategic initiatives that help SAP Signavio scale, grow, and improve operational efficiency across functions. This could include eliminating operational roadblocks or enhancing processes to enable smooth workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  You will build strong relationships across various teams within SAP Signavio as well as with stakeholders from other SAP functions, fostering collaboration and driving alignment on strategic priorities.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent university degree in a relevant field (Business, Operations,  IT etc.)
• Professional Experience:
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate operations or strategy functions, ideally within a global organizatio
  •  Software and Operational experience
  • Proven experience in managing and executing regional and/or global Rhythm of Business processes
  • Experience with SAP's operational processes and a strong network within SAP, especially with the Global Revenue Operations (GRO) is a plus
• Industry Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of SAP's organizational structure, processes, and key stakeholders
  • Familiarity with SAP Signavio's vision, strategic goals, and the unique challenges associated with being a startup-like incubator within a larger corporation.
• Project Management & Analytics:
  • Demonstrated capability and experience in managing cross-functional projects with virtual teams
  • Expertise in data analysis, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and visually present findings for leadership
• Communication & Leadership:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing and delivering presentations to senior leadership
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration across departments
• Execution & Problem Solving:
  • Ability to independently manage multiple projects and set priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • A diligent and conscientious approach, with a focus on delivering results and solving operational challenges
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset:
  • Proven ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and environments, demonstrating flexibility in approach
  • A results-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development, demonstrating a proactive approach to acquiring new competencies
• Cultural Fit:
  Ability to thrive in an international and multicultural environment, aligning with SAP's values of diversity and inclusion.

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.

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