We are seeking a experienced SAP BTP Senior Manager to lead critical technology initiatives within a finance platform function. This role combines technical leadership with people management, driving the successful execution of enterprise-scale projects across SAP BTP, SAP Datasphere, SAP Cloud Connector (SCC) and application development.
You will play a key role in aligning technical solutions with business and finance objectives, while managing a team and engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate in a hybrid capacity (approx. 30% hands-on, 70% managerial), balancing technical oversight with team leadership
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic, finance-focused technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Provide technical direction across SAP BTP, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Cloud Connector (SCC)
- Oversee application development and reporting solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and quality
- Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable delivery culture
- Act as a key escalation point, proactively identifying risks and ensuring timely resolution
- Deliver clear, concise updates and insights to senior stakeholders, including progress, risks, and recommendations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing delivery processes and leveraging new tools/technologies
- Ensure adherence to best practices across architecture, governance, and deployment standards
Required Experience & Skills
- SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) Experience
- SAP Datasphere Experience
- Strong background in application development, with an understanding of modern development frameworks and integration patterns
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and people management, including coaching and performance management
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, with strong communication and reporting skills
- Experience managing escalations, risks, and dependencies in enterprise environments
- Proactive, delivery-oriented mindset with a focus on ownership and accountability
- Functional knowledge of finance processes, particularly within SAP environments
- Experience with SAP FICO modules
- Familiarity with S/4HANA architecture and transformations
- Exposure to ABAP development
- Experience working with AI-powered tools, ideally SAP Joule or similar
- Experience working in large-scale transformation or digital finance program