IT Lead Developer, SAP Applications (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy Service Company; Berlin (CT); Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 167.000; Tempo pieno

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Eversource Energy is seeking an IT Lead Developer for SAP Applications to guide the FAR program, overseeing SAP S/4HANA development, ABAP, CDS views, Fiori, and integration with finance systems. Lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with clean-core principles, security, and regulatory needs.

The role requires 8–10 years in SAP tech, strong leadership, and experience coordinating onshore/offshore delivery. Travel between MA/CT/NH is expected; hybrid work is available where approved.

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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

The IT Lead Developer, SAP Applications will provide technical development leadership for the Finance and Accounting Reinvention (FAR) program, a multi-year business transformation initiative focused on modernizing Finance and Accounting processes through SAP S/4HANA on RISE. This role will lead SAP development strategy, design, build, quality assurance, and technical delivery across custom reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, workflows, forms, Fiori applications, SAP BTP services, and related development objects. The IT Lead Developer, SAP Applications will work closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data, Integration, Testing, and system integration partners to ensure development work supports clean-core principles, fit-to-standard design, strong controls, regulatory needs, and long-term maintainability.

Essential Functions:

• Lead SAP development planning and execution for the FAR program across SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP BTP, Fiori, ABAP, integration, reporting, workflow, forms, and related technical components.
• Own the delivery of RICEFW objects, ensuring each item is properly assessed, designed, estimated, built, unit tested, documented, and aligned with approved business and technical requirements.
• Partner with functional leads, solution architects, integration leads, data teams, security teams, and vendors to translate Finance and Accounting requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Champion clean-core and fit-to-standard principles by limiting custom development to justified business, regulatory, control, or operational needs.
• Provide technical direction for ABAP development, object-oriented ABAP, CDS views, OData services, SAP Gateway, enhancement frameworks, BAdIs, user exits, APIs, IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, forms, and workflows.
• Guide the design and development of SAP Fiori applications, extensions, and user experience improvements that support efficient Finance and Accounting operations.
• Coordinate development activities across internal teams, system integrator resources, offshore development teams, and other delivery partners.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, performance reviews, and quality checks to ensure solutions are secure, reliable, supportable, and aligned with development standards.
• Work with testing teams to support unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, regression testing, defect resolution, and production readiness.
• Support data conversion, reporting, integration, security, and cutover activities where SAP development work is required.
• Manage development risks, issues, dependencies, estimates, status reporting, and delivery commitments within the program governance model.
• Mentor developers and technical analysts while promoting reusable design patterns, documentation discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Support go-live, hyper care, stabilization, and transition to steady-state support by ensuring proper knowledge transfer, operational documentation, and support procedures.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations, preferably in utilities, energy, highly regulated industries, or large enterprise environments.
• Experience with finance-related integrations involving systems such as Maximo, PowerPlan, Workday, treasury platforms, tax platforms, reporting platforms, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience supporting regulatory, audit, SOX, cybersecurity, segregation of duties, and financial control requirements.
• Experience with SAP RISE, SAP BTP, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Fiori Launchpad, and SAP Cloud ALM.
• Experience managing mixed onshore/offshore development teams and coordinating with system integrators or managed service providers.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree desirable.
• Experience: Eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive SAP technical development experience, including hands‑on experience with SAP ABAP and SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Experience serving as a SAP Development Lead, SAP Technical Lead, ABAP Lead, or similar role on large ERP, finance transformation, or enterprise modernization programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA development concepts, ABAP, object-oriented ABAP, CDS views, AMDP, OData services, SAP Gateway, Fiori/UI5, enhancement frameworks, BAdIs, user exits, BAPIs, IDocs, RFCs, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, and workflows.
• Experience delivering and governing RICEFW objects across design, build, testing, deployment, and support phases.
• Working understanding of SAP Finance and Accounting processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, controlling, treasury, tax, reporting, and financial close.
• Experience with SAP BTP, Integration Suite, APIs, and side‑by‑side extension approaches is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of clean-core principles, SAP best practices, performance optimization, secure development, and upgrade-safe design.
• Experience working in Agile, SAFe, hybrid, or large program delivery models using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, SAP Cloud ALM, or similar platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business users, functional consultants, architects, cybersecurity teams, data teams, testing teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and offshore development resources.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Licenses & Certifications: N/A

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

Work includes researching, analyzing, writing and public speaking. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

#corpajd #LI-Hybrid #LI-ES3 Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $149,990.00-$166,650.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.