SAP iXp Intern - Programs and Deal Design - Deal Success Center Americas

at SAP in Tempe, Arizona, United States

Job Description

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Position title: SAP iXp Intern – Programs and Deal Design – Deal Success Center Americas

Location: Tempe, AZ

Expected start date: June/July 2026

Duration: 6 Months (potential for extension)

Schedule: 40 Hours per week

The Deal Success Center defines and architects how SAP software solutions are implemented for customers across the Americas region (North America and Latin America). The team delivers services solutioning and estimation support for SAP project delivery, working closely with sales and delivery teams to guide customers through strategic approaches that result in comprehensive, high-quality solution proposals. These efforts drive successful outcomes for customers, partners, and SAP.

Serving as a central hub, the Deal Success Center brings together sales and delivery teams by analyzing customer requirements, developing accurate estimates, and recommending the most effective services for each SAP implementation. The team also continuously enhances its solutioning capabilities by improving processes, tools, and deliverables-fostering innovation and driving operational excellence.

To continuously enhance and evolve our capabilities, the team focuses on three key strategic programs:

+ Integrated Solutioning: Establish and implement standardized processes, best practices, and governance models that integrate traditional consulting services with SAP’s strategic offerings.

+ Accelerated Frameworks: Leverage solutioning tools and artificial intelligence to enable end-to-end solutioning aligned with corporate objectives, accelerating sales cycles, improving customer outcomes, and increasing delivery efficiency.

+ Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in efficiency and effectiveness across the entire solutioning lifecycle through a clearly defined engagement model.

As an intern, you will contribute to one or more of these strategic programs, gaining valuable insight into the Deal Success Center’s operations. You may take ownership of specific deliverables or collaborate with team members on cross-program initiatives. Additionally, you may support solution architects in qualifying opportunities, planning resources, and managing solutioning activities for active sales pursuits.

Expectations & Tasks:

+ Work under the guidance of team members to deliver high-quality, innovative outputs aligned with one or more strategic programs, consistently meeting established deadlines and quality standards.

+ Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, delivery, and solution architects, to support the development of comprehensive and competitive solution proposals.

+ Foster a collaborative team environment by actively sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices using platforms such as SharePoint and WorkZone.

+ Create, refine, and enhance portfolio-based templates, playbooks, and reusable assets to standardize and improve solutioning efficiency and consistency.

+ Support the development of internal marketing and communication materials that clearly articulate solution offerings, value propositions, and strategic initiatives.

+ Assist in analyzing customer requirements, project scope, and key assumptions to contribute to accurate solution design and effort estimation.

+ Participate in the qualification, planning, and staffing of sales pursuits by supporting solution architects with research, documentation, and coordination activities.

+ Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and solutioning platforms to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance the quality and speed of deliverables.

+ Explore opportunities to integrate AI-driven insights into the solutioning process, including data analysis, content generation, and continuous improvement of frameworks and tools.

+ Conduct research and benchmarking to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices that

What you bring:

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stay curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

Skills/Competencies

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint

+ Ability to flourish in an agile, fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ Interested in learning and applying the latest technologies to business problems, including artificial intelligence.

Educational Requirements

Preferred candidate is an early-career professional, recent graduate, or an individual currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (intern-level).

Qualifications

+ Highly motivated and proactive learner with the ability to independently research topics and develop informed perspectives

+ Proven leadership and facilitation skills in team and group settings

+ Proficiency in English required; Spanish language skills are a plus

+ Preferred fields of study include International Business, Business Systems & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Management & Leadership, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Where You Belong

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology.

1. Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.

2. Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better. You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.

3. Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond

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