Academy for Services & Consulting: Technical Quality Manager; TQM - Palo Alto; Hybrid

Position: Academy for Services & Consulting: Technical Quality Manager (TQM) - Palo Alto (Hybrid)

Academy for Services & Consulting:
Technical Quality Manager (TQM) - Palo Alto (Hybrid)

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.

This role requires candidates to be on-site at an SAP office or client location three days per week, in alignment with our Pledge to Flex return-to-office policy. SAP is not offering relocation benefits for this role at this time. SAP is not offering current or future visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

The SAP Academy for Services & Consulting is a development program designed for talent who are early in their career. Who You’ll Become

SAP's Technical Quality Manager (TQM) supports and delivers high-impact services within the Premium Engagement program. You’ll play a key role in analyzing customer requirements, planning and executing tailored engagement strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value and alignment. Your responsibilities will span project planning, service delivery, governance, issue management, and hands‑on execution of technical and strategic initiatives, positioning you as a trusted advisor to customers and a critical partner in ensuring their long‑term success with SAP.

What

You’ll Do

As a TQM within the SAP Academy for Services & Consulting, you will be responsible to:

• Successfully complete a 12‑month learn‑apply program, which includes classroom phases and field phases with your TQM team, that enhances your support in the TQM role, a critical customer‑facing function within our dynamic Customer Services & Delivery organization.
• Immers[e] yourself in multidimensional, experiential learning that focuses on business transformation, global intelligence, human skills, business and technology acumen, solution/industry knowledge, and strategy/tools/process.
• Enhance skills around our solution portfolio, managing customer retention, and driving value realization.
• Receive onboarding in your local market with on‑the‑job training and mentoring by a senior TQM professional in the field. You will have the opportunity to work both behind the scenes and directly with customers.

The program will enrich your knowledge of SAP and the Customer Services & Delivery board area and give you the professional experience to be ready to serve our customers. We offer full‑time employment from day one with practical learning application for your role. Upon successful completion of the program, you will move into a direct customer‑facing TQM role in your market and continue to receive mentoring and coaching support to accelerate your growth.

What

You Bring

• Bachelor or Master’s STEM Degree:
  Science, Tech, Engineering, Math or equivalent experience in the field of technology.
• 2–3 years of experience working with SAP Enterprise, Industry, Platform, and SaaS Solutions, with exposure to third‑party and partner technologies.
• Proven ability to apply SAP business and technical architecture expertise to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer strategy and operational goals.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP HANA, S/4
  
  HANA, or SAP Business Technology Platform, with a strong understanding of how to leverage these technologies to drive transformation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP project management, value management, and quality management practices to support delivery excellence.
• A track record of influencing solution design, implementation, and change management initiatives across complex environments.
• Experience supporting key phases of the customer lifecycle—including pre‑sales, solutioning, procurement, contract renewals, and retention—with a focus on long‑term value creation.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with C‑level executives, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to drive alignment and…