SAP Academy for Services & Consulting - Industry Transformation Advisor - Chicago

About the role

The SAP Academy for Services & Consulting is a global development program designed for talent who are early in their careers. As an Industry Transformation Advisor, you will develop into a trusted transformation professional who helps customers realize measurable business value from their SAP investments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare executive-ready materials (roadmaps, governance updates, value scorecards).
• Document business objectives, KPIs, and milestones.
• Contribute to discovery workshops and translate requirements into structured transformation plans.
• Track KPIs and support value scorecards and health assessments.
• Contribute to business cases, benchmarking, and CCOE/adoption initiatives.
• Support innovation and AI-enabled transformation use cases.
• Align customer, SAP, and partner stakeholders on milestones and deliverables.
• Track roadmaps, risks, and escalations.
• Provide research, analysis, and support for SAP transformation tools and frameworks.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required (Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred); SAP coursework or certification is a plus. 1–3 years of experience in consulting, technology, business analysis, or enterprise software environments.
• Technical & Business Skills: Ability to translate business requirements into structured solution designs with clear integration points. Foundational knowledge of SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA, BTP), enterprise landscapes, and full lifecycle implementations. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred. Familiarity with integration concepts, APIs, data management, and security fundamentals (e.g., SSO, authorizations). Experience with a programming or scripting language such as ABAP, Python, JavaScript, or SQL preferred.
• Professional Attributes: Strong analytical and customer-focused communication skills. Interest in AI, automation, and value-driven transformation. Proficiency in English to engage with SAP's global network. Curious and agile mindset with a passion for learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving, project management, and creative thinking abilities. Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas effectively. Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and stakeholder engagement. Growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Results-oriented approach with the initiative and courage to take ownership.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 40 miles of Chicago, Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and customer-focused communication skills.
• Interest in AI, automation, and value-driven transformation.
• Proficiency in English to engage with SAP's global network.
• Curious and agile mindset with a passion for learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas effectively.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
• Results-oriented approach with the initiative and courage to take ownership.

Benefits

• Build a global professional network.
• Collaborate with customers on real business challenges.
• Gain hands-on experience with world-class cloud solutions.
• Learn in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Earn competitive pay and benefits.

Pay

• The targeted annual combined range for this position is 70,900 - 159,900.

Schedule

• This is a regular full-time position with expected travel of 0 - 10%.