Global SAP General Ledger - Senior Director of Software Engineering

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 204,250 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will lead the global SAP General Ledger team, driving strategy and delivery across technical domains. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in cloud-native technologies. Responsibilities include managing teams, overseeing SAP solutions, and collaborating with senior leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience leading technologists.
• Extensive cloud-native experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams across departments for SAP General Ledger.
• Manage SAP Configuration and Software Engineers.
• Drive SAP initiatives using SAP Rise and cloud-native practices.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

Leadership of large teams

Complex problem solving

Cloud-native experience

Influencing in matrixed organizations

Education

Expertise in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP BPC

SAP BW

Job description

Global General Ledger - Senior Director of Software Engineering

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Base pay range

$204,250.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Job Description

Your opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of financial services is waiting for you. Let’s push the boundaries of what's possible together. As a Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology team, you will lead the global SAP General Ledger team, responsible for driving strategy, delivering builds, and supporting the production platform. You will oversee multiple technical areas, manage activities across departments, and collaborate across technical domains to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of industry trends and technological advances.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global teams with a focus on SAP General Ledger, driving technology and process implementations across departments to achieve firmwide objectives.
• Directly manage SAP Configuration, Software Engineers, and Production Support teams, providing high-level direction and leadership across multiple platforms, divisions, and lines of business.
• Oversee SAP General Ledger on S4Hana, ensuring robust strategy, build, and production support.
• Implement SAP solutions at Financial Services firms, leveraging deep industry experience to deliver value at scale.
• Manage SAP Business Warehouse and BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), supporting system design, testing, and operational stability.
• Drive SAP on the Cloud initiatives using SAP Rise, ensuring cloud-native best practices and operational excellence.
• Utilize SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) to enable advanced business technology solutions.
• Champion SAP AI capabilities, integrating innovative technologies to enhance business outcomes.
• Act as the primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus and managing complex projects and large cross-product collaborations.
• Manage the relationship with the SAP vendor and influence peer leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams.
• Champion the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 10+ years of applied experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate, and solve complex technical challenges within your domain and across the organization.
• Experience developing or leading large, cross-functional teams of technologists.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across highly matrixed, complex organizations and deliver value at scale.
• Experience leading complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent.
• Extensive practical cloud-native experience.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience leading SAP Configuration, Software Engineering, and Production Support teams.
• Experience with SAP Business Warehouse and BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) modules.
• Track record of implementing SAP solutions at Financial Services firms.
• Experience with SAP on the Cloud through SAP Rise.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform).
• Exposure to SAP AI capabilities and their application in business processes.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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