SAP ABAP Engineering Manager

We are looking for an experienced SAP ABAP Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing SAP engineering teams, drive enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs, and define modern SAP development standards across complex client landscapes. This role is ideal for a senior SAP technology professional with a strong background in SAP ABAP, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, SAP BTP, Fiori/UI5, enterprise architecture, clean core principles, and technical governance. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical credibility with strong people leadership, delivery ownership, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders across international environments. You will play a key role in shaping SAP engineering strategy, leading distributed teams, supporting S/4HANA transformation and modernization programs, and promoting innovation through modern development practices, automation, DevOps, and AI-augmented SAP solutions. Responsibilities Lead and grow distributed SAP engineering teams composed of senior developers, architects, consultants, and team leads working across multiple locationsDefine and govern SAP architecture standards, development guidelines, coding practices, and technical delivery frameworks to ensure consistency and qualityDrive enterprise-scale SAP transformation efforts, including S/4HANA implementations, ECC modernization, ABAP Cloud adoption, and BTP extension initiativesProvide technical leadership across modern SAP technologies such as ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData v2/v4, SAP Fiori/UI5, and SAP BTPEnsure clean core compliance, proper use of released APIs, extensibility best practices, and scalable enterprise solution designOversee technical delivery quality through architecture reviews, code reviews, ATC checks, DevOps practices, and reusable engineering standardsCollaborate with clients, delivery leadership, architects, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust SAP technology solutionsSupport presales and solutioning activities, including customer workshops, effort estimation, technical proposals, and executive-level presentationsPromote innovation in SAP engineering through AI-assisted development, automation, developer productivity improvements, and modern engineering practicesEstablish knowledge-sharing practices, mentoring programs, and cross-country collaboration models to strengthen SAP engineering capability Requirements At least 8+ years of relevant work experience in SAP engineering, SAP development, enterprise architecture, or technical delivery leadershipA minimum of 2 years of proven experience leading SAP development or engineering organizations, including team leads, senior consultants, architects, and distributed delivery teamsStrong hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP, ideally covering classical ABAP, ABAP Objects, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, and S/4HANA developmentSolid understanding of SAP BTP, side-by-side extensibility, clean core strategy, released APIs, and modern SAP extension patternsPractical experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, OData services, CDS-based service exposure, integration architecture, and enterprise system landscapesStrong background in SAP transformation programs, S/4HANA implementations, ECC modernization, system upgrades, or large-scale integration projectsExperience establishing technical governance, architecture standards, and code quality practices such as ABAP Clean Code, ATC rules, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelinesProven ability to engage effectively with senior client stakeholders, delivery leadership, business representatives, and cross-functional teamsStrong people management skills, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, team development, and leadership of multicultural teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English at an Advanced level (C1+) Nice to have German language proficiency, which is a strong advantage for engaging with clients across the DACH regionExperience in presales, solution design, estimation, technical consulting, or delivering executive-level presentationsInterest or hands-on experience in AI-augmented SAP development, automation, developer productivity tools, or broader innovation initiatives