STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program - PORTUGAL

STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program - PORTUGAL

• Part-time

What you'll build

Starting in March 2027, the STAR program kicks off with a comprehensive onboarding phase in which you will strengthen your technical and soft skills and get to know SAP and your fellow program participants. This will be a mixed cohort with technical and functional profiles. Our program provides numerous opportunities within SAP. Throughout the program, you will rotate 2 different departments and gain insights into various topics (6 months each rotation). You will broaden your knowledge in your preferred working fields and prepare yourself for a successful career in the IT industry. You will work an average of 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours to suit your lecture times. For your personal and professional development, there will be plenty of training options for pursuing your individual development goals

Where you belong:

This is a unique opportunity to combine academic study with industry experience with the world's leading business software provider, SAP. This dual study program will kick start students' careers by giving them an opportunity to put their academic studies to immediate use in industry. In tandem they will be able to bring real industry insight back to their academic pursuits. The STAR Program at SAP offers a range of possibilities that allows you to continuously broaden your knowledge and pave the way for a successful career.

What you'll get:

14 monthly-salary (annually)

Training-specific benefits such as laptop and IT accessories (headphones, mouse etc.)

Hands-on professional experience in software development at one of the world's leading technology companies

A 12-month part-time SAP STAR Student contract with competitive compensation

Exposure to multiple roles and responsibilities through structured rotations

Opportunity to earn recognized certifications in SAP technologies

Ongoing mentoring, coaching, and structured career development support

Accelerated pathways to global SAP career opportunities upon graduation

A collaborative office environment in Porto Salvo

What you bring

We are looking for students in Business Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, IT, Informatics, or related fields who have completed a bachelor's degree and are currently enrolled in, or accepted into, a master's program. Participants must remain active students throughout the entire one-year STAR Program and be fully committed to all program activities.

Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as advanced written and spoken English, are required. Additional language skills are a plus.

Successful applicants are excellent communicators, curious and have 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. As part of the program, participants will also act as SAP Brand Ambassadors on Campus

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Our company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

About SAP

With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people's lives.

As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

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. At SAP, 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. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and