SAP Technical Manager

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end technical design and architecture for SAP S/4HANA RISE projects, with a focus on retail-specific use cases and cloud readiness.
• Drive the implementation of SAP Clean Core strategy, leveraging SAP BTP, embedded Steampunk, and side-by-side extensibility while avoiding core modifications.
• Lead development and integration workstreams across SAP Retail, SAP CAR, and other modules using modern ABAP (ABAP on HANA) and Fiori/UI5 technologies.
• Enable SAP Fiori adoption, including app extensibility, launchpad configuration, and UX personalization for retail users.
• Coordinate integration with native AWS services (S3, SQS, Lambda, etc.) using AWS ABAP SDK and secure API patterns.
• Support the execution of the Bluefield™ migration approach, ensuring modular transformation while activating new S/4HANA innovations.
• Oversee technical delivery and development governance, ensuring compliance with coding standards, performance benchmarks, and deployment best practices.
• Collaborate with functional leads, solution architects, and external partners to ensure technical alignment and feasibility.
• Manage and mentor technical development teams across onshore/offshore delivery models, driving consistency and quality.
• Ensure proper configuration of middleware, APIs, and DevOps tools to streamline CI/CD pipelines and support agile delivery.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration specifications.
• Support all delivery phases including Fit-to-Standard workshops, SIT/UAT, cutover planning, and hypercare.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 2 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, including projects in the retail industry and at least one hosted on SAP S/4HANA RISE.
• Strong technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, including ABAP (on HANA), Fiori/UI5, CDS Views, BAPIs, and OData services.
• Experience working with SAP CAR, F&R, and other retail-specific SAP solutions.
• Practical experience integrating SAP with AWS services using AWS ABAP SDK, REST APIs, and secure authentication.
• Hands-on experience with SAP BTP, in-app extensibility, and embedded Steampunk for side-by-side extensions.
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of middleware technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Integration Suite, or similar).
• Excellent technical documentation, architecture design, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proven track record managing technical teams and collaborating across global delivery models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; SAP technical certifications are preferred.