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Global Head of Consumer Industries (m/f/d)

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SAP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Walldorf

AI generated summary

  • You must have a strong background in global product leadership in enterprise software, deep consumer industry expertise, technical acumen, and excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • You will lead product strategy, engage with customers, drive partnerships, oversee cloud and AI innovations, enhance go-to-market efforts, optimize operations, and mentor global teams.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading global product and engineering organizations in enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud-based industry solutions.
  • Deep industry expertise in Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, and Consumer Products, with an understanding of key challenges, trends, and opportunities in these sectors.
  • Strong technical acumen in cloud architectures, AI-driven solutions, and large-scale enterprise platforms.
  • Experience building and nurturing ISV and partner ecosystems to drive innovation and market expansion.
  • Ability to balance strategy and execution, ensuring rapid innovation while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and scalability.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence, capable of engaging C-level executives, partners, analysts, and industry influencers.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across product, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Product & Engineering Leadership: Oversee product management, engineering, and architecture, driving a clear product vision and strategy. Ensure alignment with market trends and customer needs while leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services, adhering to Technology Guidelines, security, and compliance best practices, and maintaining cloud fundamentals for innovation and operational excellence.
  • Customer & Market Engagement: Work directly with enterprise customers to understand their evolving needs in Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, and Consumer Products, ensuring the portfolio delivers strong business value.
  • Ecosystem & ISV Partnerships: Develop and expand SAP’s ecosystem of strategic ISVs, technology partners, and system integrators to strengthen industry solutions, drive innovation, and accelerate adoption.
  • Cloud Modernization & AI Innovation: Lead the transformation towards cloud-native, AI-powered solutions, enabling seamless integrations with SAP’s broader Customer Experience (CX) and ERP portfolio.
  • Go-to-Market Execution: Work closely with sales and marketing teams to drive product adoption, refine messaging, and ensure commercial success across industries.
  • Operational Excellence: Optimize execution processes to improve time-to-market, scalability, and reliability of solutions, ensuring alignment with key business KPIs.
  • Global Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution excellence.

FAQs

What is the role of the Global Head of Consumer Industries at SAP?

The Global Head of Consumer Industries is responsible for leading SAP’s industry portfolio across Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, and Consumer Products, overseeing product management, engineering, and architecture, while fostering collaboration across various departments to drive innovation and market adoption.

What are the key responsibilities associated with this position?

Key responsibilities include overseeing product and engineering leadership, engaging with customers, developing ecosystem and ISV partnerships, leading cloud modernization and AI innovation initiatives, executing go-to-market strategies, ensuring operational excellence, and building a high-performing global team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a proven track record in leading global product and engineering organizations, deep industry expertise in Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, and Consumer Products, strong technical acumen in cloud architectures and AI-driven solutions, and exceptional leadership and communication skills.

What types of industries will I be working with?

You will be working primarily within the Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, and Consumer Products industries.

Is this a fully remote position?

The position offers a hybrid working model, which combines both remote and in-office work.

What opportunities for professional development does SAP offer?

SAP provides a highly collaborative team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, along with recognition for individual contributions and various benefit options.

Will I be required to travel for this position?

Expected travel for this role is between 0 - 10%.

What is SAP's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

SAP is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and values the unique capabilities and qualities each person brings, investing in employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.

What does SAP value in its leadership?

SAP values leadership that is driven by purpose and integrity, with a focus on ethical behavior and compliance towards all stakeholders.

How can I request accommodations during the application process?

If you require accommodations or special assistance to navigate our website or complete your application, you can send an e-mail request to the Recruiting Operations Team at Careers@sap.com.

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