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SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets, and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
This position requires access to customer data.
Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.
All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.
Position Overview
The Senior Program Manager, Technology Strategy and Enablement will support the strategic alignment, governance, and enablement of SAP NS2's S/4HANA Private Cloud, SaaS, and PaaS initiatives under a unified operating model. This role will help coordinate technology vision, roadmap execution, internal IT enablement, and enterprise AI adoption to ensure NS2's platforms and services meet customer, mission, and U.S. security requirements.
This position reports to a senior leader within the Office of the CTO and will act as a key program coordinator and enabler, helping ensure technology initiatives are aligned with business priorities, SAP global direction, and internal IT transformation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Enablement

• Support the communication of NS2's technology strategy across S/4HANA Private Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and internal IT systems.
• Assist with internal IT business enablement efforts, including modernizing core platforms, improving business processes, and supporting automation initiatives.
• Help coordinate enterprise AI adoption activities, enabling customer-facing platforms and internal operations to leverage AI/ML for improved productivity and decision support.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology enablement playbooks and roadmaps that incorporate cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, and cloud delivery best practices.
• Help track and ensure that technology initiatives adhere to federal security, accreditation, and mission assurance requirements, working closely with security and compliance teams.

Strategic Program Support

• Support multi-product and cross-business strategic initiatives, helping ensure alignment with NS2's growth objectives and customer requirements.
• Assist with the tracking of budgets, investments, and resource allocations for technology transformation programs; prepare reports and updates for leadership.
• Help maintain governance frameworks, including defining and tracking outcomes, KPIs, and return on technology investments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align NS2 initiatives with SAP global strategy (e.g., RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and AI-enabled PaaS innovation).

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with senior leaders, IT teams, and customer-facing teams to collect requirements, share updates, and support decision-making.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, IT, operations, and business units, including organizing meetings, workshops, and steering forums.
• Prepare materials for executive strategy forums, steering committees, and AI adoption working groups, including presentations, status reports, and decision logs.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in technology program management, IT transformation, or enterprise SaaS/cloud delivery (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience supporting programs related to S/4HANA, SaaS, PaaS, or other enterprise cloud platforms; familiarity with secure or regulated delivery models is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives, either in product/platform delivery or internal IT/process modernization, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive tasks to completion in a structured, organized manner.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Core Competencies

• Technology Program & Project Management
• Technology Strategy & Roadmap Support
• Internal IT Modernization & Business Process Enablement
• Enterprise SaaS / Cloud (S/4HANA, SaaS, PaaS) Familiarity
• Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Awareness (growth mindset/ability to learn)
• Governance, Metrics, and KPI Tracking
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement, Learning, and Professional Development

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Requisition ID: 459621 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 459621
Posted Date: Sep 2, 2026
Work Area: Software-Design and Development
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Location: