SAP Restructures Workforce, 3,500 Employees Exit in Germany

The software giant plans to cut 9,000–10,000 jobs globally while investing in AI and growth areas.

Approximately 3,479 SAP employees in Germany have left the company as part of a global restructuring program.
The departures include 2,793 employees through an early retirement program and 686 through a voluntary severance plan.
SAP initially announced the restructuring at the start of 2024, citing the need to create roles focused on artificial intelligence and other growth areas.
The company adjusted its global job reduction target mid-year to 9,000–10,000 positions, up from an earlier estimate of 8,000.
The restructuring is expected to conclude by early 2025, with SAP aiming to maintain its overall workforce size near current levels of 107,500 employees.