SAP - Tech Arch - Development Manager- ABAP - Tech Consulting - Location OPEN

EY; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,600 - 261,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY seeks an SAP ABAP Manager to lead delivery of SAP ABAP solutions in an agile setting. You will guide teams, translate requirements into scalable ABAP-based answers, and manage risk while collaborating with external clients.

Required: 4–6 years in ABAP, S/4HANA/ECC experience, Fiori/UI5 expertise, and strong communication skills. Travel 40–60% and a hybrid work model support client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4–6 years in SAP ABAP delivery and programming.
• Strong ABAP expertise including OO ABAP, modularization, debugging.
• Experience designing ABAP reports/interfaces/forms/enhancements and OData/Web Services.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and ECC, and ABAP on HANA concepts.
• Proficiency in Fiori/UI5 and integration with ABAP back-end services.
• Familiar with SAP data dictionary, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience in Agile delivery and DevOps practices in SAP environments.
• Knowledge of SAP tools such as Solution Manager, PI/PO/CPI, and Data Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to complex problems and guide process improvements.
• Lead external client engagements and manage risk in agile projects.
• Provide direction to teams and ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Collaborate with leads, architects, and stakeholders to drive SAP solutions.
• Maintain quality, risk controls, and delivery timelines.

Skills

SAP ABAP delivery

Object-oriented ABAP

ABAP on HANA concepts

S/4HANA & ECC integration

Fiori/UI5 development

Agile delivery

DevOps practices in SAP

Data Dictionary & data modeling

System integration & interfaces

Client-facing collaboration

Willingness to travel 40-60%

Education

Bachelor’s degree (4-year)

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

PI/PO or CPI

Data Services

Job description

Job Location

Anywhere in Country

About the Role

We will help clients turn SAP technology into business advantage. As an SAP ABAP Manager at EY, you will lead the effective management and delivery of processes, solutions, and projects in an agile environment. You will guide teams, recommend quality solutions and manage risk, working closely with external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to complex problems, recommending changes to policies and establishing procedures that impact your work area.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.
• Provide direction and feedback to team members, ensuring successful task completion.
• Engage regularly with external clients, participating in working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.
• Collaborate with functional leads, architects, and client stakeholders to drive integrated SAP solutions.
• Maintain a focus on quality, risk management, and delivery timelines.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong experience managing SAP ABAP delivery across full project lifecycles, including design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, balancing client needs, risk, and delivery timelines.
• Experience partnering with functional leads, architects, and client stakeholders.
• Proficient in Agile delivery and development methodologies.
• Experienced in application delivery processes and development tools.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and testing practices.
• Knowledgeable in system development, lifecycle and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4‑year degree).
• 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in SAP ABAP development and programming.
• Strong expertise in ABAP, including object‑oriented ABAP, modularization techniques, and debugging/troubleshooting.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and enhancing ABAP‑based solutions, including reports, interfaces, forms, enhancements, and OData/Web Services.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and ECC, integration across SAP modules, and familiarity with ABAP on HANA concepts.
• Proficiency in SAP Fiori/UI5 development and integration with ABAP back‑end services.
• Strong understanding of SAP Data Dictionary objects, database concepts, data modeling, and performance tuning/optimization.
• Experience working within Agile delivery models and exposure to DevOps practices in SAP environments.
• Familiarity with SAP technologies such as Solution Manager, PI/PO (or CPI), SAP LT, Data Services, and SAP Security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client‑ready documentation.
• Ability to research client inquiries and stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Willingness to travel 40–60% to meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
• SAP certification(s).

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Base salary range in the US: $142,600–$261,500 (varies by geography).
• Hybrid work model enabling flexible collaboration.
• Flexible vacation policy with additional paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance applying or an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email [e-mail].