SAP ABAP Senior Manager

EY; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced SAP ABAP on HANA Senior Manager to lead complex SAP and cloud implementation engagements for global clients. This technical leadership role combines ABAP on HANA expertise with strong stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities.

The Senior Manager will guide teams, manage client expectations, and drive high-quality delivery while contributing to EY's global growth in IT consulting services.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development.
• Extensive working knowledge of ABAP on HANA.
• Strong understanding of HANA data modeling concepts.
• Experience with custom code pushdown techniques.
• Hands-on knowledge of ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
• Significant project experience with CDS and AMDP.
• Strong experience in Module Pool Programming, Adobe Forms, and Smart Forms.
• Strong ABAP programming expertise with hands-on experience in RICEFW development.
• In-depth knowledge of User Exits, Customer Exits, BADIs, and the Enhancement Framework.
• Familiarity with SAP data migration tools and SAP Gateway.
• Strategic understanding of clean core implementations.
• Understanding of AI-based tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Interface and communicate effectively with onsite coordinators, clients and stakeholders.
• Plan, manage and monitor project deliverables to align with timelines.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and onsite coordinators.
• Engage with customer representatives to address requirements and support delivery.
• Travel to customer locations when required.
• Build and promote a quality-driven, collaborative team culture.
• Manage performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Lead by example and foster teamwork across project teams.
• Coach and mentor project resources to strengthen capabilities.
• Participate in organization-wide people and talent initiatives.

Skills

ABAP on HANA

HANA data modeling

CDS

AMDP

ABAP programming

RICEFW development

User exits / customer exits / BADIs

Enhancement Framework

SAP Gateway

Data migration tools

ADT (ABAP Development Tools)

Core Data Services (CDS)

SAP ABAP on HANA optimization

Tools

ADT

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help build a better working world.

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services (GDS) is EY’s worldwide network of service delivery centers and plays an important role in supporting EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today, GDS has grown to more than 80,000 professionals across multiple locations around the world.

Our teams provide services across Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy and Transactions, and Knowledge, enabling EY teams worldwide to deliver seamless, high-quality, value-added support to clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced SAP ABAP on HANA Senior Manager to serve as a technical leader within our IT Consulting team, leading complex SAP and cloud implementation engagements for global clients.

In this role, you will combine your deep technical expertise in SAP ABAP on HANA with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery capabilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Client and Project Leadership

• Interface and communicate effectively with onsite coordinators, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Plan, manage, and monitor project deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations and agreed timelines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and onsite coordinators.
• Engage with customer representatives to address project requirements and support successful delivery.
• Travel to customer locations when required.
• Build and promote a quality-driven and collaborative team culture.
• Manage performance evaluations for direct reports in accordance with organizational policies.
• Lead by example and foster strong teamwork across project teams.
• Coach, train, and mentor project resources to strengthen their technical and professional capabilities.
• Participate in organization-wide people and talent initiatives.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 14+ years of hands‑on experience in SAP ABAP development.
• Extensive working knowledge of ABAP on HANA.
• Strong understanding of HANA Data Modeling concepts.
• Experience with custom code pushdown techniques.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
• Significant project experience with Core Data Services (CDS) and ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP).
• Strong experience in Module Pool Programming, Adobe Forms, and Smart Forms.
• Strong ABAP programming expertise with hands‑on experience in RICEFW development.
• In‑depth knowledge of User Exits, Customer Exits, BADIs, and the Enhancement Framework.
• Familiarity with SAP data migration tools and SAP Gateway.
• Strategic understanding of clean core implementations.
• Understanding of AI‑based tools and technologies.

Good to Have

• SAP HANA/ABAP experience.
• Experience with HANA analytics, including predictive and text analytics.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Excellent business communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, client‑facing consulting environment.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to grow in a flexible environment while bringing your strengths and talents to globally connected teams.

We offer opportunities for continuous professional development, leadership growth, mentorship, and exposure to challenging global engagements.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in Assurance, Consulting, Tax, Strategy and Transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected multidisciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long‑term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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