Description:
We are seeking a strategic Senior Product Marketing Manager to serve as the Solution Owner for SAP HANA Cloud. This field-facing leadership role drives the commercial success of SAP HANA Cloud both as a standalone database offering and as an integral part of our broader SAP Business Data Cloud and Business AI Platform strategies.
What You'll Do
Solution Ownership & Strategy
- Lead comprehensive product positioning and messaging for SAP HANA Cloud in competitive database markets
- Develop and execute commercial strategies that differentiate SAP HANA Cloud as a market-leading database-as-a-service solution
- Drive business success by positioning unique capabilities optimized for modern AI workloads
Market Leadership & Commercial Excellence
- Own pricing and packaging strategies to maximize market penetration and revenue growth
- Provide expert deal support and manage exception approval processes
- Lead sunset process management for legacy offerings and transitions
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Design and deliver comprehensive field enablement programs for sales and partner teams
- Collaborate with product management, engineering, and sales organizations to align go-to-market strategies
- Serve as primary field-facing spokesperson and subject matter expert for SAP HANA Cloud
What You Bring
Technical & Market Expertise
- Deep database market knowledge with understanding of competitive landscape and industry trends
- Proven experience in pricing and packaging strategies for enterprise software or cloud services
- Strong grasp of modern data architectures and AI/ML workload requirements
Leadership & Communication
- Excellent communication skills in English with ability to present to executive and technical audiences
- Demonstrated leadership experience in product marketing or solution ownership roles
- Strong conflict management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Execution Excellence
- Exceptional ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple complex initiatives
- Track record of driving measurable business results in competitive technology markets
- Experience with enterprise sales processes and deal support methodologies