SAP · 2 days ago
Principal Product Manager - AI Data
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $420K/yr
10+ years expSAP is a forward-thinking AI organization dedicated to innovation, engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. The Principal Product Manager - AI Data will define and drive the product roadmap for AI innovations, focusing on data product generation, management, and analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value.
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Responsibilities
Define and deliver the roadmap for AI first capabilities in alignment with the Business Data Cloud and company objectives
Champion the role of the BDC Knowledge Graph as one of the core components for data product and master data management
Work with partners where possible to enhance overall BDC capabilities
Define and deliver persona centric solutions that leverage SAP AI, SAP Databricks and other partner capabilities
Champion the harmonized product operating model (HPOM) and product-led growth approach, ensuring that product decisions are driven by data and customer insights
Shape BDC’s AI strategy by ensuring the Knowledge Graph supports scalable ML/AI foundations and intelligent workflows
Own end to end product lifecycle for AI enabled features including strong background of data preparation for ML, AI platforms and foundational models and data centric tooling
Stay ahead of market trends in AI, knowledge graphs, and enterprise data to inform strategy and competitive positioning
Leverage your strong background in data engineering to guide the development of AI capabilities
Utilize data analytics and metrics to inform product decisions, track performance, and optimize customer outcomes
Lead and mentor empowered product teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Drive innovation and experimentation across PM, UX, and development teams to explore new opportunities and solve complex problems
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including BDC and SAP leadership, SAP AI, SAP LOBs, customers, and key strategic partners (such as SAP Databricks), to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives
Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders, providing transparency and managing expectations
Act as a spokesperson for the product, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings, as required
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management and data engineering
Implement and refine processes that enhance the efficiency, quality, and impact of the product development lifecycle
Foster a learning-oriented environment, encouraging teams to share knowledge and continuously upgrade their skills
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in development and product management, with at least 4 years in topic leadership role, within a data-driven and technology-focused organization
Strong background in data engineering, including hands-on experience with ETL, data pipelines, databases, knowledge graphs, ontologies, object stores and analytics platforms
Proven track record of enabling AI/ML use cases through data foundations and platform features
Track record of leading and working in cross-functional product teams to achieve ambitious goals
Deep understanding of product management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a focus on product-led growth
Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable product outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, especially Computer Science, Engineering, and Data Science
Preferred
Knowledge of Apache Spark, data lake, delta lake, cloud data warehouse, Object store technologies, and experience in building APIs for data sharing using 'zero copy share' techniques such as Delta and Iceberg
A Master's degree or MBA is a plus
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a brand new, high growth, highly strategic business for the company and be part of an experienced, talented and motivated team.
A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and continuous learning in an highly dynamic and “start up” culture.
Leadership opportunities with the chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.
SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role.
Company
SAP
SAP provides enterprise application software to various industries, including consumer, discrete manufacturing, public services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2019-04-24Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
2015-06-01Grant· $1.37M
1998-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Christian Klein
CEO & Member of the Executive Board
Sandi de Souza
Chief Financial Officer
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