State & Municipal Policy & Business Enablement Lead (f/m/d) - Germany

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Key Responsibilities:

 

Program Development & Strategic Execution:

• Support SAP’s sites in Germany in their relations to the the local administrations and State Governments
• Coordinate and build up SAP’s political network between States, Federal and European level
• Support our local Sales Teams in their engagements with States and municipalities

 

Political Landscape Analysis & Prioritization:

• Map political landscapes, stakeholders and local networks
• Develop tailored engagement plans, pilot initiatives and outreach strategies at state and municipal level

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Campaign Management:

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and execution
• Lead briefings, events, targeted campaigns and coalition-building initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships across regional political ecosystems

 

Impact Tracking & Strategic Alignment:

• Track and measure outcomes to ensure policy engagement translates into commercial and strategic impact
• Act as primary advisor on state-level dynamics, ensuring insights inform and shape federal and EU strategies

 

What you bring:

 

• Proven political experience at state level within Germany, with an established network across state or municipal administration
• Strong understanding of regional decision-making processes, public procurement frameworks and the intersection of policy and commercial objectives
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into compelling policy positions and scalable pilot initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, briefing and negotiation skills, with experience engaging cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Experience in municipal engagement, open-source policy or public-sector technology programs is a plus
• Fluent German and strong English skills (written and spoken)
• Pragmatic, politically astute and results-driven mindset

 

Where you belong:

 

Join Government Affairs/Public Policy as State & Municipal Lead, working closely with Public Sector, Delos, federal advocacy and EU teams in a lean, impact-driven environment where you act as both strategist and hands-on operator.

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Requisition ID: 447516 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time #LI-Hybrid

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