SAP Technical Architect

ABB; Sesto San Giovanni; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and家庭

Job summary

ABB is seeking an ERP Department Manager in Italy to own software solution architecture across SAP and IS services. You will lead SAP ABAP development, drive the S/4HANA migration readiness, and ensure solution integrity across modules such as SD, MM, WM, and PP.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design SAP custom solutions, and maintain architecture documentation while promoting new technologies and innovative approaches. Willingness to travel within Italy and Europe is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar discipline.
• Experience of at least 10 years as SAP Solution Architect and ABAP language developer.
• Strong SAP ABAP expertise, including object-oriented programming; familiarity with modern programming models (RAP, CAP) is a plus.
• Solid experience in SAP integrations, including IDOCs, BAPI, APIs, and web services, with basic functional knowledge of SAP modules (SD, MM, WM, PP).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and emerging technologies, including migration projects and familiarity with SAP BTP and clean core principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, build effective relationships, and work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Availability to travel occasionally to Italian and European ABB locations.

Responsibilities

• Driving the organization from a technical perspective to be prepared to the S4 HANA migration
• Designing and building SAP custom solutions.
• Maintaining the integrity and quality of SAP solutions and integrated IS services.
• Creating and maintaining the technical and architectural documentation of solutions.
• Performing internal testing and supporting user testing when needed.
• Driving change within the ABB team by promoting new technologies and innovative solution design approaches.
• Proactively supporting the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of internal and cross-functional processes related to IS solutions and services.
• Supporting the Application Run Organization in incident and problem resolution when technical verification is required.
• Understanding business processes at a high level and providing expert advice.
• Guiding and monitoring task completion, sharing expert knowledge and advice without direct line responsibility.

Skills

SAP ABAP

S/4HANA knowledge

Technical communication

Migration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

SAP BTP

APIs & web services

IDOCs/BAPI

RAP programming

CAP programming

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

ERP Department Manager

Why is ABB Hiring?

ABB Italy has a large competence center with many years of experience in SAP technologies and solutions in a complex business environment. ABB wants to enlarge the team with someone who brings new technologies knowledge, to be prepared for next challenge of S/4 HANA transformation.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will own software solution architecture across multiple architecture categories and ensure its alignment with enterprise and data architecture standards. Also, you will be responsible for the design and build, integrity, and quality of an IS solution and associated IS services delivered to business.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Driving the organization from a technical perspective to be prepared to the S4 HANA migration
• Designing and building SAP custom solutions.
• Maintaining the integrity and quality of SAP solutions and integrated IS services.
• Creating and maintaining the technical and architectural documentation of solutions.
• Performing internal testing and supporting user testing when needed.
• Driving change within the ABB team by promoting new technologies and innovative solution design approaches.
• Proactively supporting the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of internal and cross-functional processes related to IS solutions and services.
• Supporting the Application Run Organization in incident and problem resolution when technical verification is required.
• Understanding business processes at a high level and providing expert advice.
• Guiding and monitoring task completion, sharing expert knowledge and advice without direct line responsibility. Coordinating with other functional and technical SAP consultants, as well as with other application SMEs, on integration solutions.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar discipline.
• Experience of at least 10 years as SAP Solution Architect and ABAP language developer, better if in the same business sector of ABB.
• Strong SAP ABAP expertise, including object-oriented programming; familiarity with modern programming models (RAP, CAP) is a plus.
• Solid experience in SAP integrations, including IDOCs, BAPI, APIs, and web services, with basic functional knowledge of SAP modules (SD, MM, WM, PP).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and emerging technologies, including experience in migration projects and familiarity with SAP BTP and clean core principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, build effective relationships, and work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and analytical mindset, with curiosity for new technologies, problem-solving attitude, ability to challenge the status quo, prioritize under pressure, and adapt to changing environments.
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Availability to travel occasionally to Italian and European ABB locations.

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: €61.000,00

Variable Pay: AIP Target 15% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

Benefits As Per Policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families

Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services

Canteen or meal vouchers provided

More About Us

Our mission in ABB IS (Information Systems) is to harness the power of information technology to deliver valuable, reliable, and competitive IS services for ABB. If you have a strong technical skills, analytical mind, and the drive to help us stay ahead of the competition, you are the one we are looking for.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers #RunwithABB

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?