Manager, SAP ABAP

Role Overview

As a SAP ABAP Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, customization, and ongoing maintenance of SAP systems within an organization. This role combines both technical and functional expertise to ensure that SAP solutions are effectively integrated and aligned with business processes. SAP ABAP Engineers work closely with both IT teams and business stakeholders to optimize the performance and functionality of SAP applications, ensuring they support business objectives and drive operational efficiency.

What will you do in this role:

• Collaborate with business users and functional teams to gather requirements, design tailored SAP solutions and provide work estimates. Ensure SAP systems are integrated with other business applications and third-party systems.
• Develop and implement custom applications, enhancements, interfaces, forms and workflows within the SAP environment, often using programming languages like ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Build code that is flexible, easy to maintain, easy to understand, performs well, is secure and robust, in accordance with quality standards.
• Perform technical unit testing and support system integration testing, and user acceptance testing with defect resolution to ensure solutions are working as expected. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP systems, applications, and integrations.
• Monitor the performance of SAP processes and implement enhancements to improve system efficiency and speed. Provide post-implementation support, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and applying system patches and upgrades.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., functional consultants, business analysts, security, infrastructure, middleware and change management) to ensure solutions align with business goals and IT standards. Document system configurations, customizations, and procedures to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Work within a matrix organizational structure, reporting to the technical manager and the project manager.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with both functional and project goals.

What should you have:

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, Computer Science or any Technology stream.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience working with SAP technologies like ABAP objects, Fiori/SAPUI5, Workflow, IDocs, Forms, ALV, BRF+, SAP S/4HANA, CDS, OData, Git, BTP, Web IDE / BAS.
• Experience in development at least in two of the SAP Modules (FI, CO, StS, OtC, SCM, MM, QM, PM, SD, MDG, etc.) and integration/implementation with third-party applications. Experience with SAP Gateway, Solution Manager / ALM and SAP upgrade projects
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) are a plus.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality results.
• Product and customer-centric approach.
• Innovative thinking, experimental mindset.