Senior Account Executive-Public Sector

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. 

What you'll build

• In this role, you'll build and maintain relationships with public sector customers, prospective customers, and partners—ensuring customer satisfaction and driving value.
• You'll be responsible for delivering SAP's products and solutions tailored to public sector needs, supporting digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Your work will directly impact the continuity and expansion of the customer's ongoing business with SAP, supporting efforts to ensure solutions are adopted and value is realized in the public sector.

What you bring

• Essential Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of project management and strong functional skills. Experience with public sector processes and regulations. Certifications such as PMI, Six Sigma, or equivalent (Black Belt level if in Six Sigma) are highly advantageous.
• Experience Level: Sound professional experience in the public sector, with a background in managing high-volume or high-risk projects. Understanding of government procurement processes.
• Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who can navigate complex public sector environments. Ability to find common ground for cooperation within project teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous experience in using SAP solutions within the public sector.
• A strong network within government agencies and public sector organizations.

Where you belong

Focus:

• Team Culture: Our team is dynamic and collaborative, working together to achieve common goals. We thrive on solving complex issues unique to the public sector and delivering quality outcomes that improve public services.
• Thrive Here If: You enjoy working in a structured yet innovative environment, are detail-oriented, and excel at building strategic partnerships with key decision-makers in government and public sector organizations.
• Collaboration: We regularly communicate project status and updates, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards the same objectives. We work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Growth Opportunities: There are ample opportunities for learning and development, including programs to enhance your project management, communication, and public sector-specific skills. The role may also include team lead or supervisory responsibilities, providing a pathway for career progression.
• Unique Aspects: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Our workplace is unique in that it encourages innovation and provides the resources to execute on high-impact projects that make a difference in society.

What we do:

• Manage projects of high volume or high risk/complexity specific to the public sector.
• Ensure business-critical and innovative results, managing goals, milestones, and budgets appropriately.
• Represent SAP to public sector customers, delivering quality outcomes and communicating relevant project information in a timely manner.
• Formulate clear project plans that include milestones, timelines, and sub-projects, while capturing stakeholder opinions and expectations.
• Share in-depth knowledge and experience with the team to enable decision-making and provide innovative solutions to complex public sector issues.

Who we are:

• A team of dedicated professionals focused on driving SAP's success through exceptional customer relationships and strategic partnerships within the public sector.
• Committed to ensuring that our solutions meet public sector needs and align with strategic government goals and financial objectives.

Join us at SAP and make a significant impact on the way public services are delivered and modernized. Be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in the public sector.

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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