SAP ABAP Senior Manager

RecruitNest Consulting; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNest Consulting is seeking an SAP ABAP Senior Manager to lead our client's Business Application Consulting team in Manila/BGC. You will oversee SAP ABAP, Fiori, HANA initiatives, driving technical leadership, architecture decisions, and transformation programs while building high-performing teams.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define roadmaps, ensure quality delivery, and guide complex SAP deployments from planning through go-live.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on ABAP.
• Advanced knowledge of ABAP and Fiori.
• Experience with HANA and NetWeaver.
• Experience leading complex SAP implementations and transformations.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.
• Certifications are a plus (e.g., S/4HANA Admin, BTP).

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP technology initiatives from design to delivery.
• Guide ABAP solution development to optimize processes.
• Provide strategic direction for SAP implementation and transformation.
• Mentor teams and build high-performing delivery groups.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to validate outcomes.
• Ensure quality, standards, and delivery expectations.
• Promote innovation and adaptability across SAP projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation.

Skills

SAP ABAP

SAP Fiori

SAP HANA

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English communication

Strategic planning

Mentoring teams

Client relations

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT

Job description

• Position Type: Experienced - Senior Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (2-4x onsite per week) - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Mid Shift

Job Expectations

• Position Type: Experienced - Senior Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (2-4x onsite per week) - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Mid Shift
• Industry: Global Accounting Firm

About the Job

We are looking for an SAP ABAP Senior Manager to join our client's Business Application Consulting team and lead SAP technology initiatives, implementation, and business transformation projects. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across SAP solutions, with a strong focus on ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAP HANA, and SAP NetWeaver. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver effective solutions, drive continuous improvement, and resolve complex business and technical challenges while developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP technology initiatives, including the installation, configuration, administration, development, and support of SAP products and solutions.
• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of SAP ABAP solutions to optimize business processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic and technical direction for SAP implementation, transformation, and technology initiatives.
• Guide teams in strategic technology planning, solution delivery, and execution aligned with client objectives.
• Leverage SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP HANA, and SAP NetWeaver to deliver effective and innovative business solutions.
• Lead complex SAP implementations and business transformation projects from planning through successful delivery.
• Analyze complex business and technical challenges and identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs, validate outcomes, and incorporate feedback into solution delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build high-performing, diverse, and collaborative teams.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex issues and making decisions that impact project and team effectiveness.
• Promote innovation, inclusion, and adaptability across SAP projects and delivery teams.
• Ensure quality, compliance, technical standards, and delivery expectations are consistently met.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying issues and develop sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive SAP experience, with strong hands‑on expertise in SAP ABAP.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in SAP ABAP and SAP Fiori.
• Strong experience with SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver.
• Experience leading complex SAP implementations, transformation initiatives, and technology projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP technology and platform solutions.
• Proven experience in strategic technology planning, process optimization, and automation.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring technical teams and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex concepts, and present recommendations effectively.
• SAP certifications related to SAP Technology and platform solutions are an advantage, such as SAP S/4HANA System Administration, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Integration Suite, SAP Security, or related technical architecture certifications.