SAP iXp Thesis Intern (f/m/d) - Project & Communications M

Date: 07/20/2026
Company: SAP

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Position title: SAP Privacy & Compliance Center of Excellence iXp Thesis Intern (f/m/d) - Project & Communications Management Support

Location: Walldorf, Germany

Internship duration: 6 months

Project Scope and Deliverables

Drive Innovation & AI Compliance 

• Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives to enable innovative IT solutions (e.g. Internal System Anonymization or Contact Interest Intelligence) in a compliant way
• Explore emerging AI and digital innovation topics while supporting their implementation from a data protection and compliance perspective

Data Analysis & Reporting 

• Help drive transparency by analyzing compliance use cases and presenting insights to relevant stakeholders
• Support stakeholders by preparing and sharing meaningful reports for project milestones (e.g. test execution report) and the latest compliance-related information

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate on cross-team projects, acting as a bridge between SAP’s internal IT stakeholders and the Data Protection Office
• Gain insights into how SAP translates strategic initiatives into operational solutions across applications and platforms

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the planning, execution, and follow-up of expert meetings and workshops
• Contribute to team and project communication activities, including coordinating Privacy Awareness initiatives and maintaining communication channels (e.g. newsletters and SharePoint)

Take full ownership of your own topics and proactively drive them forward.

Business Impact

This role sits at the intersection of data protection and innovation - a critical area as SAP scales AI and digital solutions internally. The intern's (f/m/d) work directly supports SAP's ability to supporting internal projects. Contributions to compliance transparency (through stakeholder reporting and analysis) help decision-makers move faster with confidence.

Team Environment and Collaboration

The mission of the Privacy & Compliance CoE is to be the trusted partner for secure and compliant solutions, proactively guiding our internal customers through data protection and privacy, export control and EU access regulations.

We deliver innovative, legally sound, and tailored processes and solutions that support innovation and drive customer success. Together with our internal community network, we prioritize a strong service mentality, emphasize people focus, maintain robust security and compliance standards, provide expert consulting, and offer enablement to educate and empower.

We are a global team, collaborating across various locations in Germany, the United States and China.

Learning Opportunities

The intern (f/m/d) will develop a practical skill set across several dimensions:

• Compliance and data protection: Hands-on exposure to GDPR application in real projects
• AI governance: Understanding how emerging AI and digital innovation topics are evaluated and implemented responsibly
• Stakeholder communication: Experience preparing reports, facilitating expert meetings, and contributing to newsletters and SharePoint communications
• Project management: End-to-end involvement in compliance use cases, from analysis through reporting and stakeholder engagement
• AI model exploration: Practical exposure to evaluating and working with different AI models, building the skills to integrate AI capabilities responsibly into compliance, governance, and innovation projects

What You’ll Bring

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

• Preferred fields of study: Studies of business administration, business informatics, media design or adjacent disciplines
• Mandatory IT skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Software as a plus
• Language skills: Fluent in English is essential to deal with virtual and international teams, German is a plus
• Interest in IT, Compliance and Project Management topics
• You should be an excellent team player with strong abilities to network and to work independently by using analytical and problem-solving skills and your willingness to learn quickly  
• Working from Walldorf office is required. If you are applying from outside the area, please mention your relocation plans or preferences in your CV (Relocation costs are not reimbursed by the manager/employer) 

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.

What is the team culture like: Collaborative, curious, and purpose-driven - we believe good compliance work enables innovation rather than blocking it.

What type of person will thrive here: Someone proactive who takes ownership of their topics, asks good questions, and can communicate clearly across technical and business audiences.

How does this team collaborate: We work closely across IT, business units, and the Data Protection Teams - embedded in projects, not sitting on the sidelines.

What growth opportunities exist: You'll build a skill set at the intersection of AI governance, data protection, and enterprise IT, with real deliverables and stakeholder exposure to show for it.

What makes this workplace special: You get genuine insight into how a global tech company like SAP operationalizes compliance at scale - with real ownership from day one.

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Requisition ID: 456817  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid