SAP ABAP - Technology Director

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a SAP ABAP - Technology Director to lead SAP Core ERP program management across finance technology engagements. You will set direction across multiple streams, guide business development, and bring executive-level client relationships to complex SAP Core ERP engagements.

You will oversee ABAP delivery and align solutions with Finance Technology needs. In this role, you will lead teams through SAP planning, implementation, and optimization for finance, customer, and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 9+ years of SAP/ERP experience.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for SAP Core ERP program management.
• Lead executive-level client discussions on SAP ABAP delivery and roadmap.
• Oversee multiple workstreams across design, build, testing, deployment and post-launch support.
• Shape program plans, budgets, timelines and resource allocation for complex SAP initiatives.
• Drive business development by identifying client needs and converting them into program opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into SAP Core ERP solutions and ABAP approaches.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across technology, operations and finance.
• Direct status reporting, risk management and issue resolution for program delivery.
• Apply SAP project management methods, Agile practices and PM tools.
• Develop business cases, benefits realization plans and process improvements for SAP footprints.
• Guide design decisions for S/4HANA finance capabilities and ERP deployments.
• Adhere to professional standards and independence requirements.

Skills

SAP ABAP

Program management

Executive stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a SAP ABAP - Technology Director you will lead SAP program management efforts within our Advisory practice, shaping technology solutions that support finance transformation and ERP delivery. As a Director you will set direction across multiple workstreams, guide business development, and bring executive‑level client relationships to complex SAP Core ERP engagements. In this role at PwC, you will oversee SAP ABAP delivery, align solution design with Finance Technology - SAP Core ERP needs, and help translate business goals into practical technology actions.

Within our Technology Consulting network, you will lead teams across SAP planning, implementation, and optimization activities for finance, customer, and supply chain processes. You will bring a strategic view to issue resolution, build trust with senior stakeholders, and help mentor future leaders while supporting the broader SAP competency. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to SAP Core ERP initiatives, coordinate across multiple priorities, and help advance technology‑enabled business transformation for clients and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for SAP Core ERP program management across finance technology engagements
• Leading executive‑level client discussions on SAP ABAP delivery, transformation priorities, and roadmap decisions
• Overseeing multiple workstreams across design, build, testing, deployment, and post‑launch support
• Shaping program plans, scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for complex SAP initiatives
• Driving business development activities by identifying client needs and converting them into program opportunities
• Translating finance, customer, and supply chain requirements into SAP Core ERP solutions and ABAP technical approaches
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams across technology, operations, and finance stakeholders during large‑scale transformations
• Directing status reporting, risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking for program delivery
• Applying SAP project management methods, Agile practices, and project management tools to track progress and delivery milestones
• Developing business cases, benefits realization plans, and process improvements that support enterprise‑wide SAP footprints
• Guiding design decisions for S/4HANA finance capabilities and ERP model system deployments
• Adhering to professional and technical standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Leading SAP ABAP delivery across complex finance technology programs
• Driving SAP Core ERP transformation and S/4HANA finance initiatives
• Translating business goals into practical SAP program direction
• Managing executive client relationships across multiple concurrent engagements
• Guiding teams through Agile methodology and program planning
• Building SAP project roadmaps, status reporting, and business cases

Travel Requirements

Not Specified