Manager, Software Engineering (SAP S/4 ABAP)

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead SAP S/4 HANA development efforts. This pivotal role involves managing engineering teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering innovation in SAP technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ABAP and Fiori, along with a strong understanding of OTC processes. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and creativity while contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of entertainment technology. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• 7+ years SAP ABAP engineering experience with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of SAP OTC design and process flows.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite and offshore teams for SAP S/4 HANA Development.
• Collaborate on engineering development strategy and governance.

Skills

SAP ABAP

Fiori Development

Team Leadership

SAP OTC Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

ECC Development

Job description

Manager, Software Engineering (SAP S/4 ABAP)

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Operations & Technology

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

The Manager, Software Engineering role will provide state-of-art engineering and architectural support for the SAP S/4 HANA Order-to-Cash (OTC) system build and deployment including integration with other systems. This role manages and mentors internal and external engineering teams to deliver high-quality S/4 HANA clean core solutions through ABAP and Fiori development that meet or exceed overall OTC business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage onsite and offshore employee and vendor resources engaged in S/4 HANA SAP Development (ABAP and Fiori) for the OTC area, taking accountability for their deliverables and quality adherence to NBCU engineering standards.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering leads on SAP S/4 HANA engineering development strategy, architecture, and governance of application development and engineering activities for NBCU OTC processes.
• Work with the Product (Functional) Team and other engineering teams to architect, design, and evaluate technical design options for custom OTC development, keeping in mind SAP's S/4 HANA clean core principles and NBCU best practices.
• Provide technical work effort estimations for OTC-related projects and ensure high-quality and on-schedule delivery.
• Design, develop, track, and report out on complex technical project plans in line with overall PMO published build and development timelines.
• Take a lead role in maintaining and enforcing ABAP naming, coding, and development standards.
• Provide architecture and design guidance to the development team, emphasizing SAP's Clean Core principles.
• Work closely with Product, Change Management, Testing, and other Engineering teams to identify opportunities for OTC process improvements, automations, and cost savings.
• Mentor and train engineering team members to foster a high performing engineering team.
• Drive Innovation and Exploration in the SAP Engineering space at NBCU, specifically within the OTC domain.
• Encourage and support experimentation with new SAP technologies and tools relevant to OTC.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering leads to develop and maintain short and long-term SAP roadmaps to include development, training, automation, and cybersecurity goals.

Basic Requirements:

• Education degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline with an information technology focus, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• 7+ years SAP ABAP engineering experience, including 2+ years as a Team Lead and/or people manager.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large development teams (30+ members) engaged in SAP ABAP and Fiori build activities for OTC.
• Deep knowledge of ABAP build process from Functional Specification review stage to support of the product teams during SIT, UAT, and Cutover.
• Experience in an N+1 SAP landscape environment with parallel development tracks.
• Strong understanding of SAP OTC design and process flows.
• Knowledge of underlying SAP S4 HANA OTC views, table structures, and fields.
• Experience in transformation projects, e.g., from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA.
• ECC Development Experience
• Proven ability in traditional ECC development practices and techniques.
• Strong ABAP debugging skills.
• S/4 HANA Development Experience
• Knowledge and awareness of SAP Clean Core principles.
• Experience migrating custom code base from ECC or Suite-on-HANA systems onto an S/4 HANA platform.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to be flexible and agile, both independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to support EST to PST hours as needed.
• Relevant SAP technical certification.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any basis protected by applicable law.