Manager IT, SAP Technical

About the role

The SAP Technical Manager is responsible for managing a team of SAP ABAP developers and integration developers in the areas of design, analysis, development/coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programming assignments to satisfy business requirements. The primary job with this role is focusing on the software development lifecycle for new software solutions and supporting existing ones already in production.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of SAP ABAP developers and integration developers
• Lead the SAP Development & Integration CoE, SAP technical design, architecture, and development across SAP ECC, SAP CPQ, SAP CPI/BTP, and SAP integrations with SAP technical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to gather requirements, define scope, and develop sprint plans
• Ensure the successful delivery of SAP projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Lead and drive daily operational and tactical needs as well as ongoing projects across SAP platform (ECC, CPQ, BTP (CPI), forms, data analysis, reporting, and data integration between SAP and diverse systems such as Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
• Drive SAP programs/projects/migrations/upgrades
• Lead and manage the SAP technology development team and manage Jira Board for Sprint releases and Incident Management providing guidance, mentorship, and support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience OR Master’s/Doctoral degree with 10+ years of experience and 5+ years managing people
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in leading, managing and supporting SAP ABAP, SAP Integrations, Forms, and Data Analysis
• 5+ years of experience in leading and managing SAP development and integration teams
• SAP S/4 HANA Migration Experience and SAP ABAP Certification
• Hands-on experience in SAP with strong technical experience (SAP ABAP, SAP architecture and ABAP Object Oriented Programming), while driving end-to-end technical design, SAP integration, translation of functional requirements to technical specifications and data privacy
• Hands-on experience on BTP (CPI), CDS Views, BAPIs, OData, Fiori/UI5, IDOCs, RFCs, Web Services, AMDP, Workflows, OData, BADIs, and excellent problem-solving, system diagnosis and root cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills enabling real-time prioritization with a strong ability for holding the team accountable to results
• Establish relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and optimum service levels, including pursuing continuous improvements of technical operations using SAP best practices
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, self-motivated and ability to influence with a high degree of adaptability, flexibility, creative decision-making, and technical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a multicultural, multinational environment with ability to handle multiple projects with strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to effectively assess team capabilities to develop and build upon their strengths and development gaps
• Able to motivate, effectively delegate, coach team members and create a positive working atmosphere
• Able to think strategically, deal with ambiguity, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions with an end-to-end mindset and identify, track, and help resolve cross-portfolio dependencies and conflicts
• Strong experience in project management and agile development methodologies with PMP and/or CSM certification
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies for SAP development

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with RAP (Restful ABAP Programming)
• Hands-on experience with CAP (Cloud Application Programming)

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in SAP architecture, development, and integration
• Leadership skills to manage a team of SAP professionals and collaborate with business stakeholders
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements, functional specifications, architectures, and implementation of concepts
• Champion a continuous improvement and innovation
• Monitor SAP system performance, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime
• Collaborate with SAP BASIS team to manage system upgrades, patches, and migrations

Benefits

FARO offers a competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays, medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans, pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care, 401K with employer match, tuition reimbursement and training opportunities, wellness fairs, frequent lunch and learns, and other employee events. FARO is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening.