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Life at SAP

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Before you join, take a moment to learn about life at SAP. Find out how we operate and innovate, work, play, and give back – to make sure we’re the right fit for you.

Work. Play. Live.

Where do >100K SAP employees work? At home! Connected. Healthy. Safe. Productive.

#LifeatSAP during COVID-19

Bring everything you are. Become everything you want.

Success is what you make it, and at SAP we’ll help you make it your own

 

What is life like at SAP?

At SAP, we know that success means different things to different people: from climbing the leadership ladder to striking the perfect work-life balance and everything in between.

At SAP, you can be whatever you want to be. Just be the best you are. We go to great lengths to help ensure you have every opportunity to succeed in your own way. To grow. To lead. To innovate. But no matter how you define success, collaboration will be a big part of your life at SAP. More than 100,000 of us flourish in an environment that encourages open, free expression of ideas. Work alongside other creative thinkers from many different backgrounds – and collaborate to help the world run better and improve people’s lives.

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  • Work. Play. Live.
  • Bold new ideas
  • Inspiring projects
  • Culture of kindness
  • Leading by example
  • Work. Play. Live.
  • Bold new ideas
  • Inspiring projects
  • Culture of kindness
  • Leading by example
Work. Play. Live.

Work. Play. Live.

Life at SAP is balanced and fair – especially in challenging times. We offer flexible work schedules, time off for volunteering, and so much more to keep you healthy, safe, and productive. Get the inside scoop on #LifeatSAP during COVID-19.

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Bold new ideas

Bold new ideas

At SAP, innovation is more than just developing top-notch software – it’s creating technologies that open up new possibilities. We know this doesn’t happen by accident, so we provide a working environment that promotes free thinking, bold ideas, and collaboration. Of course, having the resources and expertise of a major global organization helps too. Learn about the methods we use to make the magic happen.

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Inspiring projects

Inspiring projects

These are inspiring times. Technology is evolving at breakneck speed – and at SAP, you’ll be on the front line of change, working on some seriously cool and life-changing projects. We’re always looking for ways to use the latest innovations to empower companies in all industries – and to do some good in the world. Explore some of our projects and see how our solutions help people, businesses, and institutions achieve economic development, social progress, and environmental impact.

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Culture of kindness

Make an impact – and make it count

As a company, we work hard to make SAP a better place for our employees – and the world a better place for everyone. We pride ourselves on the dozens of progressive initiatives we’re working on internally, with our customers and partners, and with non-profits – donating our time, talent, and technologies. Embark on a career at SAP and participate in our "Month of Service" projects, social sabbaticals, and year-round volunteer opportunities and events.

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Leading by example

How SAP's purpose impacts the world

Our sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives play a big role in SAP’s overall mission: to help the world run better and improve people’s lives. We know that social, environmental, and economic performance are closely related – so we’re investing in all three. Our goal is to create a sustainable future for SAP, our customers, and society. Learn how we are improving our sustainability performance, and how our software positively impacts sustainability.

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How We Run

"How We Run" is a set of behaviors that describe how we get things done at SAP on our best day – when everything is running as it should. It explains SAP’s unique and special culture, and gives us direction for making decisions in our work every day.  The below five principles give us purpose and help us achieve our goals. Ask any of us, and we’ll tell you exactly how we run.

Tell it like it is Stay curious Embrace differences Keep promises Build bridges
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We build trust by being honest and authentic. We are professional and constructive – and we create platforms where people can openly exchange ideas.

  • Listen. Really listen.
  • Put the facts front and center.
  • Bring suggestions to the table along with opinions.
  • Share your point of view, discuss openly, and support the outcome.

Paola tells it like it is

One weekend, my daughter Anna asked if she could help me with my job. I was preparing a video for SAP S/4HANA, and my goal was to explain the topic in a very easy way – so easy that a child could understand it. After my explanation Anna made a drawing, and the result is this photo. I tell it like it is.

Paola Polini

Thinker

We never stop pushing boundaries of what our solutions can do for people and for the world. We are always improving and adapting to stay ahead.

  • Be willing to see change as a chance.
  • Innovate without fear of failure.
  • Be humble and never stop learning.  Ideas come from everywhere.

Marcio stays curious

One day, I came across a book called ‘The Back of the Napkin,’ and it encouraged me to do presentations in a different way. From that moment, I started to apply my childhood drawing skills to my presentations at SAP – and some have had more than 3,000 views.

Marcio Leoni, Head of HCM Cloud Support North America (West) 

Allen stays curious

To me, staying curious means being willing to change – willing to leave your comfort zone. I started my SAP journey as a support engineer, and now I’m a compliance coordinator and quality manager. I stay curious, and I keep my mind open to new ideas.

Support Team Manager, Customer Interaction Center & Compliance Coordinator/Quality Manager

Differences

We are a diverse and global team. All of us have unique skills and experiences that create value for our customers.

  • Create a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves.
  • Look for a point of view you haven't heard yet.
  • Try to understand where others are coming from. Trust that their intentions are positive.

Andy embraces differences

I’ve learned a lot in my career, but never as much as when I move to a new country with a new culture. I’ve been lucky enough to work for SAP in Europe and North America. It’s a constant reminder to me that the differences between us are our real strength.

Andy Cobbold, GVP and Head of Support, Digital Platform 

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We have a long history of solving complex business challenges. That's why our customers trust us. We work as one team to constantly earn this trust, delivering the best outcome in the simplest way possible.

  • Be reliable. Say what you'll do and do what you say.
  • Listen with empathy to customers’ challenges and goals.
  • Take accountability for delivering the results customers need.

Javier keeps his promises

I strongly believe in trusting people and their good intentions. I think all human beings want to trust one another, but sometimes the world doesn’t make it easy. My way to endorse trust and honesty is to keep my own promises.

Javier Menendez Calvo, Business Service Support 

Cindy keeps her promises

I'm very trustworthy. I keep my promises and I don't let ego get in the way. I am a do-er who gets things done. I'm currently moving to a new role on the SAP Digital team, and I'm looking forward to taking on new challenges and building trust with this dynamic group.

Cindy McKendry, Integrated Communications Specialist 

 

Bridge

We put egos aside and work as a team towards a common vision. The competition is outside, not inside.

  • Respect expertise and execution, not just titles.
  • Succeed together. Fail together. No matter what, stick up for each other.
  • Be willing to help and be generous with your knowledge and connections.

Uwe builds bridges

As head of cloud product support for SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Sales Cloud, SAP Service Cloud, and our sports solutions, I make it a priority to build bridges to all departments involved in service delivery. This makes organizational boundaries invisible to our customers.

Uwe Wieditz, Cloud Support

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We are passionate about developing deep and lasting relationships with
all our employees. Our overall retention rate in 2019 was 93.3%.


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We believe in supporting great feats of human accomplishment. That’s why we’re so proud to sponsor world-renowned sports, cultural, and entertainment organizations around the globe – everything from e-sports to Cirque du Soleil®.

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