Business Operations Intern

About this role

This student internship supports the implementation and adoption of a revised strategy at SAP Labs Japan. SAP Labs Japan is described as the company’s R&D function in Japan, supporting engineers involved in product development. Its stated focus areas are innovation, ecosystem development, people engagement, and operations excellence. The role also supports stronger coordination among Labs organizations in the APAC region and may involve meetings with global talent when needed.

Strategy execution work includes supporting collaboration with startup ecosystems and industry-academic initiatives, including activities related to talent acquisition and joint research. The broader strategy references building an Industry 4.0 center of gravity in Japan, increasing adoption of Digital Supply Chain and Manufacturing solutions, strategic customer engagements, showcase and partner expansion, project support, and customer co-innovation.

Strategy communication responsibilities include preparing Labs one-pagers in PowerPoint, administering SharePoint and a video platform, managing content, and drafting and distributing communication emails. The intern also supports All Engagement Meetings and coffee-corner sessions by managing agendas and content, sending invitations, and handling operations on the day of the event.

Operations support includes preparing monthly Labs reports, assisting with QBR preparation, and helping manage schedules when overseas visitors come to Japan. Change-management support includes planning and operating strategy workshops and running LM meetings. The role also participates in introducing and embedding the revised strategy.

The posting identifies the work area as Administration, the career status as Student, and the employment type as Limited Full Time. Expected travel is 0–10%. The location is Tokyo, Japan, and the listing carries a #LI-Hybrid designation. No specific education, prior experience, salary, contract duration, start date, Japanese level, or English sufficiency requirement is stated.