Technical Product Manager (m/f/d) for API Management @ BTP Integration Suite
SAP · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- ₹2,500,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Own product vision, roadmap, and execution for API management.
- Define and prioritize requirements for API features.
- Partner with engineering on API standards and governance.
- Leverage AI for efficient product discovery and delivery.
- Collaborate with security and platform teams on API compliance.
About the role
About SAP
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.What You’ll Build
APIs are the digital building blocks in enterprises for digitization, AI agentic tools & integration. API Management, part of SAP Integration Suite, enables its customers to secure, analyze, and scale APIs in a multi-cloud environment – AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, AliCloud, SAP Data Center & in a Hybrid Deployment [Cloud & On-Premise]. It provides the required visibility & control to consume and monetize APIs with real-time analytics. SAP is evolving its API Platform with significant investments in API-led Integration, AI Gateway, MCP Gateway, Intelligent API Ops – Machine Learning based anomaly detection and remediation, Kubernetes based Provisioning, and in best-in-class experience to explore, discover and consume the AI Agent ready APIs via API Marketplace. As a Product Manager for the API Management Team(s), you will define, own and evolve our API management strategy and work closely with Development Team(s), which will work on a specific capability area – runtime, design-time, analytics, AI - of API Management. Having a passion for product definition as well as curiosity for latest technologies to build and run state-of-the-art market leading API Management with your team would be an ideal combination for this role. The aim of this role is to drive the future success of API Management in Integration Suite by leveraging the new harmonized product operating model (HPOM) and team up closely with different roles, for example, with Development Managers, Architects, Developers and UX Designers. This role will partner closely with engineering, security, and platform teams to drive API design, governance, and lifecycle management. Success in this role requires strong product thinking, technical fluency in APIs, and a passion for enabling seamless integrations. The candidate shall exhibit strong technical expertise, excellent product judgment, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, security, and business stakeholders.In Your Role You Will
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for the API management platform, including API gateways, developer portals, and lifecycle tools
- Define and prioritize product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for API management product features
- Partner with engineering teams to drive API design standards, versioning, documentation, and governance
- Drive efficient discovery and delivery using AI (research, prioritization, insights) while keeping human interactions; also expected to have code generation skills.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and platform teams to ensure APIs meet authentication, authorization, and regulatory requirements
- Gather and synthesize feedback from internal teams, partners, and developers to continuously improve the product experience
- Monitor product performance, usage, reliability, and adoption using metrics and analytics
- Lead cross-functional planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination
- Evangelize API management best practices and promote a strong developer-first mindset across the organization
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.Tech or M.Tech) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role delivering API platforms, developer tools, or large-scale technical products
- Strong technical acumen to define product vision, translate customer and business needs into clear product requirements, and drive prioritized execution
- Deep understanding of APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures, with experience building or managing scalable, enterprise-grade platforms
- Customer- and developer-centric mindset, with the ability to identify user needs, pain points, and workflows and convert them into impactful product capabilities
- Experience defining product roadmaps and features using customer feedback, platform usage data, and business outcomes
- Strong data-driven approach, leveraging metrics and analytics to inform product decisions, measure success, and continuously improve product value
- Experience working on API visibility, observability, and analytics, including usage insights, performance metrics, error analysis, and adoption trends
- Ability to define and track API KPIs such as traffic, latency, reliability, consumer behavior, and business impact to enable actionable insights
- Experience collaborating with engineering and platform teams to design analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities for internal teams and API consumers
- Ability to balance customer needs, technical feasibility, and long-term platform scalability while making sound product trade-off decisions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders across engineering, architecture, security, and business functions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Hands-on engagement in product discussions, design reviews, and architecture conversations to provide informed input and guidance
- Curious and innovative mindset, with a passion for improving API visibility, developer experience, and overall platform effectiveness
- Strong ownership and execution skills, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Where You Belong
The Sub Solution Area Integration within Business Technology Platform is responsible for SAP's strategic integration platform products and cloud services. This includes SAP Integration Suite on the Business Technology Platform, which is offering integration capabilities for heterogenous and hybrid landscapes of our enterprise customers, such as A2A and B2B integrations, API Management, Event based Integrations, and integrating with non-SAP applications. We are delivering into and operating 20k plus customers, both direct customers using SAP's integration platform, as well as customers using our technology indirectly via embedment into SAP cloud applications. Our major locations for engineering and operations are India, Germany, Sofia and China.Location
Bangalore, IndiaExpected Travel
20%Key skills/competency
- Technical Product Management
- API Management
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Requirements Definition
- Agile Methodologies
- Cloud-Native Architectures
- Developer Experience
- Data Analytics
- Stakeholder Management
Skills & topics
- Technical Product Manager
- API Management
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Requirements Definition
- Agile
- Cloud Computing
- Microservices
- Developer Tools
- SAP
- BTP
- Integration Suite
- Product Management
- Technical Product Owner
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Governance
- Security
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with API platforms, developer tools, and cloud-native architectures. Quantify achievements with metrics.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for API management and align your skills with SAP's needs.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss API design, microservices, cloud concepts, and product strategy.
- Showcase your product thinking: Demonstrate your ability to translate complex technical needs into clear product requirements and roadmaps.
- Research SAP's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation, customer focus, and employee well-being.
Technical preparation
Master API design principles and best practices.,Understand cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).,Study API gateway and developer portal functionalities.,Review AI/ML applications in product management.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical product you managed.,How do you prioritize conflicting product requirements?,Share an example of stakeholder management success.,How do you foster a developer-first mindset?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Technical Product Manager at SAP for API Management?
- As a Technical Product Manager for API Management at SAP, you will own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for the API management platform. This includes defining and prioritizing product requirements, partnering with engineering on API standards and governance, leveraging AI for product discovery, and collaborating with security and platform teams to ensure compliance. You'll also gather feedback, monitor performance, and evangelize best practices.
- What technical skills are most important for this Technical Product Manager role at SAP?
- Strong technical acumen is crucial, with a deep understanding of APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. Experience building or managing scalable, enterprise-grade platforms, particularly in API management, developer tools, or large-scale technical products, is essential. Familiarity with AI for product development and code generation skills is also beneficial.
- How does SAP foster a positive work environment for its Technical Product Managers?
- SAP emphasizes bringing out the best in employees through constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a supportive team. They value employee well-being, belonging, and personal development, creating a challenging yet rewarding work environment where you can be yourself and succeed.
- What is the expected travel percentage for this Technical Product Manager position at SAP?
- The expected travel for this Technical Product Manager role at SAP is 20%. This indicates that while the primary focus is on your role in Bangalore, there will be opportunities and requirements to engage with teams and stakeholders on-site or at various locations.
- What is the typical career path for a Technical Product Manager at SAP?
- At SAP, a Technical Product Manager role provides a strong foundation for growth. You can advance by taking on more complex product areas, leading larger teams, or moving into senior product strategy or management positions. The emphasis on continuous learning and skill development supports a dynamic career trajectory within the company.
- How does SAP utilize AI in its API Management product?
- SAP is significantly investing in AI for its API Platform. This includes AI Gateway, Intelligent API Ops with machine learning for anomaly detection and remediation, and enhancing the developer experience for discovering and consuming AI Agent-ready APIs via an API Marketplace. As a Product Manager, you'll drive efficient discovery and delivery using AI insights.