Job Description:
We seek a highly experienced and strategic SAP Offshore SAP ABAP lead, to lead and oversee the implementation and optimization of RISE with SAP S/4HANA solutions for our clients who are into downstream oil and gas operations. This role seeks an experienced RISE with SAP S/4HANA ABAP lead, for development, customization, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA applications using ABAP to meet complex business requirements. Lead ABAP development in RISE with SAP S/4HANA by designing, developing, and optimizing custom applications and reports in cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture and Design:
- Design, develop, and implement ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, forms, and enhancements to improve system functionality, efficiency, and user experience.
- Manage data migration activities using native tools like Data Migration Cockpit, BAPIs, and IDocs for effective data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
- Conduct performance tuning for ABAP programs, SQL queries, and database optimization to ensure efficient system response times and memory management.
- Design, develop, and maintain SAP Fiori /UI5 applications and integrate them with ABAP programming to deliver seamless user interface experiences.
- Ensure successful integration between SAP and non-SAP systems using ABAP-based techniques such as ALE, EDI, and web services.
- Implement and enhance SAP workflow processes to streamline business operations and improve system efficiency.
- Drive SAP S/4HANA upgrades, migrations, and system conversions, ensuring ABAP code compatibility and resolving related issues during transitions.
- Work with SAP BASIS and security teams to manage user roles, authorizations, and integrate ABAP applications seamlessly into the SAP landscape.
- Manage SAP system migrations from legacy SAP environments (ECC) to S/4HANA Cloud, ensuring smooth data integrity and migration of legacy ABAP applications.
- Design and develop CDS Views, OData services and integrate SAP Fiori apps to enhance user experience in SAP S/4HANA Cloud environments.
- Implement user exits and enhancements in SAP S/4HANA systems to optimize existing functionality, improving performance and meeting business needs.
- Oversee the development of batch jobs and background processes, focusing on system performance and scalability in cloud-based SAP environments.
Implementation Leadership:
- Lead ABAP, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing within the development team.
- Act as a subject matter expert for ABAP in cross-functional projects, providing insights into technical feasibility and design approaches.
- Guide the full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA, leveraging SAP Activate Methodology, including Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run.
- Oversee data migration strategies and integration with third-party systems, ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and functional teams, providing hands-on leadership and mentorship.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate closely with functional consultants to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for ABAP development.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful delivery of ABAP development tasks within project timelines.
- Facilitate workshops and design sessions to understand business needs and recommend solutions.
- Present architecture proposals and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Performance Optimization:
- Ensure high-quality coding and performance tuning of custom applications, adhering to best practices for optimal system performance.
- Provide technical leadership for performance tuning, system upgrades, and scalability enhancements.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure all solutions adhere to organizational IT standards, industry regulations, and SAP best practices.
- Establish and enforce governance policies for SAP S/4HANA usage and customization.
- Understanding of SAP Cloud Application Lifecycle Management is a plus
Qualifications and Skills: Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in a principal role.
- Extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations, preferably in downstream oil and gas industries.
Technical Expertise:
- Stay up-to-date with emerging ABAP technologies and SAP S/4HANA innovations, continuously enhancing ABAP development techniques and skills.
- Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, and its integrations with other applications SAP BTP-Integration Suite, SAP Analytics Cloud, IS-Oil, SAC, SAP CX (Commerce Cloud, CPQ, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud).
- Implement and optimize SAP Fiori applications for end-users to enhance user experience, making the business processes more efficient and mobile-friendly for procurement, sales, finance, and customer service teams.
- Knowledge of integration tools (e.g., SAP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, APIs) and data migration frameworks.
Leadership and Communication:
- Collaborate with other value streams such as finance, supply chain, and IT to ensure the ABAP activities that aligns with organizational goals, address bottlenecks, and resolve system or process issues.
- Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a consultative mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
