Business Partner for Engineering

Description:

SAP — one of the world’s leading enterprise application software companies — is seeking a Senior People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to join its Engineering & Technology division in Vancouver, BC. This strategic role is designed for a results-driven HR professional who thrives on partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational excellence, transformation, and culture evolution.

The selected candidate will act as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to executives and senior managers in the Product Engineering (PE) and Technology & Innovation (T&I) units. This position plays a critical role in aligning SAP’s business goals with its people strategy and ensuring that HR initiatives directly contribute to company performance, engagement, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior executives and leadership teams, providing guidance on all People & Culture matters.

• Partner with the business to translate strategic goals into actionable HR programs, ensuring alignment with SAP’s global People Agenda.

• Drive organizational transformation, workforce planning, and cultural change initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Ensure consistent execution of HR programs and policies across business areas while influencing scalable solutions in collaboration with P&C Services and Global HR Practices (Total Rewards, Talent Discovery, Diversity & Inclusion, etc.).

• Offer strategic consulting and operational excellence to accelerate SAP’s business transformation goals.

• Analyze P&C data and metrics to inform decision-making and influence business strategy.

• Provide project management leadership for people-related workstreams in major transformation initiatives.

• Promote employee engagement, leadership development, and change management strategies to strengthen SAP’s culture.

• Uphold SAP’s values of inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR or People & Culture experience, preferably in a matrixed, international organization.

• In-depth understanding of SAP’s business model, strategy, and organizational structure (preferred).

• Proven ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively with senior-level stakeholders.

• Strong consulting, negotiation, and strategic influencing skills.

• Proficiency in project management and change leadership.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics for strategic insights.

• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale transformation and change management initiatives.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (verbal and written).

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Cultural awareness and adaptability in global and diverse work environments.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work model based in Vancouver, BC.

• Expected travel: 0–10%, depending on business needs.

• Highly collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.

Why Join SAP:

• Opportunity to work with world-class leaders shaping the future of technology and innovation.

• Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.

• Comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range reflecting performance and experience.

• Be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, well-being, and work-life balance.

• Contribute to a culture where every individual can bring out their best and make a global impact.