SAP Manager

EPAM Systems; Portugal; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a SAP Manager to lead and unify the SAP practice in Portugal, remote. You will shape the strategy, drive growth, and govern delivery across Logistics/SCM, FICO and ABAP domains while mentoring a local team.

This senior leadership role demands deep SAP expertise, client focus and the ability to influence architecture and outcomes in a dynamic tech environment. You will collaborate with global teams, push innovation using AI-assisted development and DevOps practices, oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• 10+ years of SAP experience spanning functional (Logistics/SCM, FICO) and technical areas (ABAP, ABAP Cloud, S/4HANA).
• Proven experience as SAP Practice Head or COE Leader or equivalent leadership role.
• Deep understanding of modern SAP stack: S/4HANA, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, SAP BTP and clean core principles.
• Experience establishing technical governance and quality frameworks, including ATC checks, CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Strong client-facing and presales experience with proposals, contracts and executive interactions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English (B2+); Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unify the SAP practice with clear direction across functional and technical teams.
• Build and develop high-performing teams of leads, architects, consultants and engineers.
• Manage hiring, utilization, performance and compensation within SAP.
• Foster knowledge sharing and global collaboration to strengthen delivery capabilities.
• Define and execute SAP strategy to drive growth and market leadership.
• Establish SAP architecture standards and delivery frameworks.
• Promote AI-assisted development, automation and modern DevOps practices.
• Provide hands-on architecture leadership across enterprise SAP projects.
• Oversee SAP transformations including S/4HANA implementations and ECC modernization.
• Ensure delivery quality through architecture reviews, ATC checks and reusable assets.
• Lead presales activities including workshops, estimations, proposals and executive presentations.
• Own delivery governance, project outcomes and long-term client relationships across SAP accounts.

Skills

SAP leadership

Enterprise architecture

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS

Tools

S/4HANA

ABAP Cloud

RAP

CDS

OData

SAP BTP

Job description

We're looking for a SAP Manager to join our team in Portugal in a fully remote working mode. In this senior leadership role, you will lead and unify the SAP practice across functional and technical disciplines, including Logistics/SCM, FICO and ABAP/technical engineering. You will define the location strategy, drive business growth, establish technical and delivery governance and lead a local team of SAP professionals. This position demands a combination of deep SAP expertise, strategic leadership and the ability to influence technical direction and client outcomes in a dynamic technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unify the SAP practice, providing consistent direction across functional and technical teams
• Build and develop high-performing teams of practice leads, architects, consultants and engineers
• Manage hiring, utilization, performance management and compensation within the SAP organization
• Foster mentoring, knowledge sharing and global collaboration to strengthen delivery capabilities
• Define and execute the SAP practice strategy to drive growth and market leadership
• Establish SAP architecture standards, development methodologies and delivery frameworks
• Promote innovation through AI-assisted development, automation and modern DevOps practices
• Provide hands-on enterprise and solution architecture leadership
• Oversee enterprise-scale SAP transformation projects, including S/4HANA implementations and ECC modernization
• Ensure delivery quality through architecture reviews, coding standards, ATC checks and reusable assets
• Lead presales activities including workshops, estimations, proposals and executive presentations
• Own delivery governance, project outcomes and long-term client relationship management across SAP accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 10+ years of SAP experience spanning functional (Logistics/SCM, FICO) and technical areas (ABAP, ABAP Cloud, S/4HANA)
• Proven experience as SAP Practice Head, COE Leader or equivalent leadership role
• In-depth understanding of modern SAP stack: S/4HANA, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, SAP BTP and clean core principles
• Experience establishing technical governance and quality frameworks, including ATC checks, CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong client-facing and presales experience with proven success in proposals, contracts and executive interactions
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills in multicultural delivery environments
• Fluent in English (B2+ level); Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable

Nice to have

• SAP certifications in relevant functional or technical domains
• Experience with AI-enhanced SAP development or automation frameworks
• Familiarity with hybrid delivery models, global talent management and innovation programs

We offer

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• Variety of projects within one company
• Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
• Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
• Internal events and communities
• Flexible work hours