SAP iXp Intern - Strategic Alliances Support Specialist

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Position title: SAP iXp Intern - Strategic Alliances Support Specialist

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Expected start date to end date: September, 2026-2028

• Alignment with global (GSSP), Regional (RSP), Hyperscaler, and T2&T3 service partners, following MU Brazil's goals with partners.
• Alignment with the various business areas of MU Brazil (Industries, LoBs, Support, Customer Office, Customer Engagement, etc.).
• Build easy and effective relationships with the various partners and internal teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across partner engagement and customer service.
• In-depth knowledge of the Partner Code of Conduct, ensuring compliance across all partner interactions.
• Drive data quality and input via SAP for Me and HPI, extending and accelerating partner competencies.
• Ensure partner capabilities meet customer needs and confirm planned projects against partners' capacity and capabilities.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies, navigating partners through SAP's landscape and relevant services to resolve issues.

What You’ll bring

A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement. A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence—paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative.

Must-have:

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program (International Relations, Business Administration, Information Systems, or similar), with expected graduation date of 2028 or later
• Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize knowledge on new subject matter from a range of sources.
• Strong communication skills — clear and confident in English, both written and spoken, including active participation in conversations and high-impact presentations.
• Ability to deliver finished work in a self-standing manner under tight timelines, with tolerance for ambiguity and a highly dynamic environment.
• Solid understanding of current major strategic themes and market environment.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive partner and business information.

Preferred:

• Basic familiarity with technology concepts (cloud, AI, ERP, data infrastructure) — foundational training will be provided. Proficiency in Excel is a benefit.

• Spanish language skills — occasionally useful, not required.
• Good sense of humor and a collaborative, grounded approach to work.

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.

The Global Strategic Alliances team at SAP Brazil manages the company's relationships with the world's leading professional services and technology partners. The team sits at the intersection of SAP's partner ecosystem, sales organization, and service delivery, ensuring that global partners are equipped, aligned, and positioned to drive customer success across Brazil and Latin America. The intern will work directly with the Global Alliances Manager, reporting into the Head of Alliances for Brazil, with visibility across a regional structure that spans Mexico, multi-country, and Southern Latin America. The team is closely integrated with the Channel Sales organization, reflecting SAP Brazil's strategy of bringing partner and commercial motions together.

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