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. 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
• Establish and enforce SAP architecture principles, development conventions, coding practices, and technical delivery frameworks
• Steer large-scale SAP transformation programs, spanning S/4HANA rollouts, ECC modernization, ABAP Cloud enablement, and BTP-based extension initiatives
• Offer technical direction across ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData v2/v4, SAP Fiori/UI5, and SAP BTP
• Safeguard clean core adherence, appropriate consumption of released APIs, extensibility best practices, and scalable enterprise-level solution design
• Supervise technical delivery quality via architecture assessments, code reviews, ATC checks, DevOps adoption, and reusable engineering guidelines
• Work closely with clients, delivery leadership, architects, and business stakeholders to convert business needs into resilient SAP technology solutions
• Contribute to presales and solutioning efforts, such as client workshops, effort sizing, technical proposals, and executive-level presentations
• Foster innovation through AI-assisted development, automation initiatives, and developer productivity enhancements
• Introduce knowledge-sharing routines, mentoring frameworks, and cross-regional collaboration models

Requirements:

• 5+ years of applicable professional experience in SAP engineering, SAP development, enterprise architecture, or technical delivery leadership
• At least a year of demonstrated experience leading SAP development or engineering organizations with geographically distributed delivery teams
• Deep hands-on command of SAP ABAP, preferably spanning classical ABAP, ABAP Objects, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, and S/4HANA development
• Well-rounded understanding of SAP BTP, side-by-side extensibility, clean core strategy, released APIs, and current SAP extension patterns
• Real-world experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, OData services, CDS-driven service exposure, integration architecture, and enterprise system landscapes
• Substantial background in SAP transformation initiatives, S/4HANA rollouts, ECC modernization, system upgrades, or large-scale integration efforts
• Track record of setting up technical governance and code quality frameworks including ABAP Clean Code, ATC rules, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
• Well-developed people management skills covering hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, and leadership of multicultural groups
• Advanced 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 region
• Background in presales activities, solution design, estimation, technical consulting, or executive-level presentations
• Curiosity or applied experience with AI-augmented SAP development, automation, or developer productivity tooling

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment
• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth in a progressive industry
• Global scope, international projects
• Widespread training and development opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning solutions
• Competitive salary and various benefits
• Advanced wellbeing and CSR programs, recreation area

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.