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 Guide and expand geographically dispersed SAP engineering teams made up of senior developers, architects, consultants, and team leads operating across various locationsEstablish and enforce SAP architecture principles, development conventions, coding practices, and technical delivery frameworks to maintain consistency and high qualitySteer large-scale SAP transformation programs, spanning S/4HANA rollouts, ECC modernization, ABAP Cloud enablement, and BTP-based extension initiativesOffer technical direction across the latest SAP technologies, including ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData v2/v4, SAP Fiori/UI5, and SAP BTPSafeguard clean core adherence, appropriate consumption of released APIs, extensibility best practices, and scalable enterprise-level solution designSupervise technical delivery quality via architecture assessments, code reviews, ATC checks, DevOps adoption, and reusable engineering guidelinesWork closely with clients, delivery leadership, architects, and business stakeholders to convert business needs into resilient SAP technology solutionsContribute to presales and solutioning efforts, such as client workshops, effort sizing, technical proposals, and executive-level presentationsFoster innovation within SAP engineering through AI-assisted development, automation initiatives, developer productivity enhancements, and modern engineering approachesIntroduce knowledge-sharing routines, mentoring frameworks, and cross-regional collaboration models to reinforce SAP engineering capabilities Requirements 5+ years of applicable professional experience in SAP engineering, SAP development, enterprise architecture, or technical delivery leadershipAt least a year of demonstrated experience leading SAP development or engineering organizations, encompassing team leads, senior consultants, architects, and geographically distributed delivery teamsDeep hands-on command of SAP ABAP, preferably spanning classical ABAP, ABAP Objects, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, and S/4HANA developmentWell-rounded understanding of SAP BTP, side-by-side extensibility, clean core strategy, released APIs, and current SAP extension patternsReal-world experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, OData services, CDS-driven service exposure, integration architecture, and enterprise system landscapesSubstantial background in SAP transformation initiatives, S/4HANA rollouts, ECC modernization, system upgrades, or large-scale integration effortsTrack record of setting up technical governance, architecture standards, and code quality frameworks including ABAP Clean Code, ATC rules, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelinesDemonstrated capability to interact successfully with senior client stakeholders, delivery leadership, business representatives, and cross-functional teamsWell-developed people management skills covering hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, team growth, and leadership of multicultural groupsAdvanced level (C1+) of English with excellent written and spoken communication skills Nice to have Command of the German language, offering a notable edge when interacting with clients in the DACH regionBackground in presales activities, solution design, estimation, technical consulting, or delivering presentations at the executive levelCuriosity or applied experience with AI-augmented SAP development, automation, developer productivity tooling, or wider innovation programs