Senior Client Delivery Manager

Senior Client Delivery Manager, Madrid, Madrid We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated SAP Technical Consultant to join our team as a Client Delivery Manager. In this role, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality technical managed services for Rise with SAP customers, ensuring smooth adoption of SAP Private Cloud. You will act as a trusted advisor, orchestrating end‑to‑end service delivery, managing customer relationships, and driving operational excellence across SAP infrastructure and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary contact for technical delivery topics, technology discussions, and contractual entitlements for private cloud customers. Lead technical delivery and manage system landscapes as a representative of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS). Orchestrate end‑to‑end delivery across SAP ECS, ensuring alignment with customer expectations. Introduce managed services scope and roles during onboarding to establish strong partnerships. Develop strategic technical engagement plans and act as a trusted advisor on SAP innovation roadmaps. Manage SLA/KPI reporting, escalations, and operational security risks. Support business continuity, incident/change processes, and compliance tracking. Provide technical support across SAP systems, infrastructure, and hyperscaler environments. Coordinate customer activities and contracts with a strong focus on relationship building. Maintain customer satisfaction through proactive issue mitigation and escalation management. Collaborate with ECS Technical Operations and other SAP roles to deliver a unified “One SAP” experience. Education and Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. ITIL Practitioner or equivalent certification desired. High proficiency in customer communications and presentations. Proficiency in English and Spanish. Strong understanding of SAP solutions, including S/4HANA architecture, conversion, migration paths, and tools. Work Experience Minimum 5+ years in SAP technical consulting, SAP Basis administration, or SAP implementation projects. Experience in IT service delivery (infrastructure), technical operations, and project management. Skills and Competencies Strong background in SAP System Operations (Basis, Databases, OS, Infrastructure). Solid understanding of cloud architecture and IT infrastructure. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements in parallel. Strong customer focus, networking, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Skills Full E2E SAP Implementation / Upgrade / Conversion project experience. SAP system performance analysis and troubleshooting. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery planning, network monitoring, VPN/firewalls, and ISO 27001 fundamentals. Certifications in SAP Basis/Application, Project Management, or Hyperscalers. What You Bring Interest in technical topics and motivation to learn. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Proactive problem‑solving attitude and ability to handle escalations effectively. Experience working in international and global virtual matrix organizations. About SAP Bring out your best. SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. We win with inclusion. SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. Legal Notice SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. 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