Network Enablement Lead Job - SAP - Prague

Job description

Requisition ID: 124145
Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. From the back office to the boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise to cloud, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Network Enablement team is looking for a Network Enablement Lead, an important role collaborating with both buyer and supplier customers on efforts that enable interaction via the Ariba Network. The Network Enablement Lead will independently drive the buyer towards their project goals as well as coordinate internal resources and team interactions that focus on driving maximum benefit for the customer on the Ariba Network. This role is responsible for managing multiple and various complexity enablement relationships.
The Network Enablement Lead drives the following activities related to buyer-supplier relationships on the Ariba Network, including but not limited to:

· Is responsible for managing multiple customers who represent enablement projects of various complexity
· Is accountable for executing against the project timeline while meeting customer goals and objectives
· Maintains strong customer focus (external and internal) at all times
· Interacts with both buyer and supplier customers providing education and training on the value of the Ariba Network

Desired profile

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

· Serves as a knowledge expert and communicates opportunities to bring business impacting value to customers on the Ariba Network
· Reports to customers (internal/external) regarding progress on project initiatives
· Coordinates internal resources and teams assigned to the project
· Actively identifies, contributes to and facilitates continuous improvement and best practice efforts, both internally and externally
· Appropriately identifies issues, potential risks and opportunities while working with a high degree of autonomy to address, escalate or handover within and across teams as appropriate
· Ability to travel ~10%
· Planning and organizing, project management
· Ability to multi-task and set priorities
· Work well under the pressures of time and uncertainty
· Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
· Customer focus
· Pro-active work ethic and strong initiative
· Detail oriented with strong problem solving and analytical skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

· 3+ years previous experience in Project Management, Account Management, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Technology or similar role
· Programme and customer/supplier relationship management experience
· B2B, E-commerce and/or SaaS experience
· Experience in preparing and delivering analyses and presentations
· Experience in working in a multinational environment
· Experience in end-user training and change management a plus

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Bachelor’s Degree
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel)
· Fluency in English
· Fluency in German/French/Spanish or other European language would be an advantage
· Prefered qualifications:
· Understanding of Accounts Payable and Procurement processes and Buyer/Supplier interfaces
· Project Management Certification
· Knowledge of Ariba/SAP solutions/services, knowledge of Enterprise Business Applications

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

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