SAP Sustainability iXp Intern - Partner Engagement

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About the SAP Internship Experience Program

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

Three reasons to intern at SAP

1. Immerse into a culture of collaboration: Be part of a supportive, global community and see firsthand how collective efforts drive meaningful outcomes. Work side-by-side with peers, mentors, and leaders to create impactful solutions.

2. Gain project-driven experience and take charge of your growth: solve real problems and see your contributions deliver tangible results. Apply your skills, develop new ones, and build a strong sense of ownership over your work and its impact.

3. Elevate your profile and gain visibility: Connect with SAP’s global network of leaders and opportunities. Your experience in the SAP Internship Experience Program is a powerful accelerator for your career development.

What you’ll do

Position title: SAP Sustainability iXp Intern — Partner Engagement

Location: Galway

Expected start date to end date: April/May 2026 

This role sits at the intersection of, partner engagement, customer adoption and strategic storytelling within SAP’s Sustainability organization.

What You’ll Do

Partner Engagement & Ecosystem Strategy

· Support structured partner governance and engagement cadences, including executive reviews and strategic alignment sessions.

· Track and analyze partner performance KPIs (e.g., pipeline influence, activation, engagement metrics) to improve transparency and decision-making.

· Prepare executive-level partner briefings and account summaries, synthesizing insights into clear, actionable narratives.

· Help operationalize partner initiatives across GTM, Customer Success, Marketing, and Partner teams.

Executive Storytelling & Communications

· Design and build high-impact PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership and external partners.

· Translate complex data and strategic concepts into compelling, visually engaging narratives.

· Draft concise, executive-ready communications (emails, one-pagers, briefings).

Operational Excellence

· Build and refine templates, trackers, and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and execution.

· Enhance internal processes to reduce friction and support scalable partner engagement.

What You’ll Learn

· How executive offices drive alignment, prioritization, and execution in a global enterprise.

· How partner ecosystems and governance models enable scalable growth.

· How to develop executive-level storytelling and communication skills, especially through data-driven presentations.

What You’ll Bring

· Graduate student (MBA or equivalent preferred).

· Exceptional PowerPoint and presentation-building skills — able to create polished, executive-level decks.

· Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and extract actionable insights.

· Excellent communication and storytelling ability, both written and verbal.

· Highly organized with strong project management and prioritization skills.

· Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity across stakeholders.

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).

· High level of professionalism and discretion when working with senior leaders.

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Preferred

· Interest in sustainability, partner ecosystems, or commercial strategy.

· Experience with data analysis, reporting, or building business trackers.

· Exposure to executive communications or stakeholder management.

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What We’re Looking For

A proactive, detail-oriented individual who combines analytical rigor with strong storytelling and presentation skills. Someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, elevate partner engagement through insights and narratives, and confidently support senior leadership in a high-impact environment.

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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Requisition ID: 448748  | Work Area: Sales Support  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #SAPNextGen