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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Product Manager - Identity, Authentication & Government Cloud Security - **Company:** SAP LTD. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, Single Sign-On, Cloud Platform System, SAP Business Technology Platform - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/947CCD89597D4E92B18E835A824D577A/job/ ## About the Role * 10 years of product management experience, with a focus on platform security, identity, or access management * Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0) and enterprise SSO architectures * Hands-on familiarity with SAP BTP Security Model and SAP Identity Authentication Services (IAS) * Demonstrated experience with FedRAMP certification requirements and the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process * Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders * A goal-focused team player comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and compliance-driven environment ## Description 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. This is a hybrid role based out of Palo Alto, CA. Hybrid is 3 days a week onsite, 2 days a week remote. The Principal Product Manager will lead production requirement definition for the SAP Business Network authentication and platform security framework on NS2 and SAP Sovereign Cloud deployments. This role sits at the intersection of US Government identity requirements, cloud platform security, and SAP product strategy, and is critical to enabling government customers to operate SAP Business Network in FedRAMP-authorized, sovereign environments. The successful candidate will drive the end-to-end product requirement lifecycle for government-grade authentication features, including Bring Your Own IdP (BYOIdP) support, Single Sign-On federation, and the Authorization Management Service. You will serve as the internal subject matter expert on FedRAMP certification requirements, translating compliance mandates into well-scoped, deliverable product requirements. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, security, and compliance teams as well as third-party identity providers. The candidate must be capable of translating complex security and compliance requirements into actionable product specifications and communicating those to both technical and executive stakeholders. They will review government customer use cases and requirements, represent the product roadmap to partners and agencies, and ensure that SBN's security posture meets the evolving demands of FedRAMP High and SAP Sovereign Cloud environments. Responsibilties : * Lead production requirement definition for the SBN Authentication Framework targeting NS2 and SAP Sovereign Cloud * Define and own product requirements for US Government BYOIdP support, including third-party identity provider integrations * Drive the Authorization Management Service roadmap to meet government access control mandates * Serve as internal SME on FedRAMP certification processes and translate compliance obligations into actionable engineering requirements * Partner with SAP BTP, SAP Identity Authentication Services (IAS), and cloud security teams to define and validate SSO and federation architectures * Engage government customers and agency stakeholders to validate requirements, prioritize features, and gather feedback * Communicate product vision, security rationale, and roadmap status to cross-functional teams and leadership * Ensure alignment between platform security capabilities and the broader NS2 and Sovereign Cloud product strategy ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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