Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Global SAP Development Lead and global specialists for governance, technical decisions, and project status.
Work closely with regional SAP development leads to maintain harmonization across the landscape.
Coordinate local developers and SAP development efforts.
Support the development and adjustments of SAP functionalities based on project needs and functional specifications.
Train, coach, and manage a team of IT professionals in SAP development
Interpret, analyze, and address business requirements using SAP best practices while ensuring compliance with technical standards.
Create and validate technical documentation related to SAP system developments.
Provide expertise in SAP HANA architecture and data modeling.
Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality SAP solutions using ABAP, HANA, Fiori, UI5, BTP, and other relevant technologies.
Utilize Solution Manager and CHARM for change management.
Estimate technical effort for SAP development tasks.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with external suppliers and governance teams in SAP development domains.
Participate in multiple SAP S/4HANA rollouts within the organization.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Ability to communicate effectively with business customers as well as IT leadership.
Excellent analytical skills to develop concepts and facilitate decision making.
Excellent interpersonal skills, team management and facilitation experience
Experience in managing IT infrastructure tasks for a manufacturing/ automotive industry.
Business acumen- keeping up to date with technology evolution and Industry trends.
Experience in working with truly global teams is a plus.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori.
Proficiency in ABAP, HANA, CDS Views, SAPUI5, BTP, RAP, CAP, OData Services, JavaScript, and BOPF.
Familiarity with SAP Workflow (preferred but not required).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAP development.
SAP S/4 HANA experience is preferred.
Fluency in English is required.
Experience working on complex IT projects in close coordination with business customers in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in working with SAP implementations is highly desirable.
Experience in working with automotive manufacturing is highly desirable
Experience working with an IT incident management system (ex. ServiceNow/SOLMAN)
Working Conditions
Open to travel up to 50%, including extended stays for project implementation.
Ability to work in a professional setting, adhering to company and regulatory safety requirements.
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Location: Hybrid work model (close to at least one of the US plants is highly desirable), Open to travel up to 50%
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