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

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Consulting – Technology Consulting – SAP – Tech Arch – ABAP Manager

Our goal is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how SAP technology can enhance their operations. By leveraging EY’s expertise in SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and SuccessFactors, we assist clients in enhancing performance and increasing productivity.

The opportunity

EY’s Agile Business Transformation approach, enabled by SAP technologies, helps organizations navigate the demands of the digital era with confidence. Our method goes beyond implementing systems—we take a holistic, business‑first view that connects strategy, customer value, user experience, processes and technology. By integrating these elements, we help clients unlock measurable outcomes and drive sustainable operational impact.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and defining user/customer requirements while focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms including mobile, web, and tablets. You will engage in coding, programming, and creating specifications to deliver development services that align with business requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an SAP ABAP Manager, you will lead the effective management and delivery of processes, solutions, and projects, ensuring a strong focus on quality and risk management. This role presents exciting challenges and opportunities for growth, allowing you to apply your expertise in guiding others and recommending quality solutions. You will engage regularly with external clients, actively participating in working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure. Travel may be required as needed by external clients.

• 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 for obtaining results.
• Provide direction and feedback to team members, ensuring successful task completion.

Skills And Attributes For Success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and business skills that will make a significant impact. Your ability to build and manage relationships, communicate effectively, and lead teams will be essential.

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

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree (4-year degree).
• Typically, no less than 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 working with SAP S/4HANA and ECC, including 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 the ability to produce client-ready documentation and support client-facing discussions.
• Ability to research client inquiries and stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and leading practices.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

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

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of emotional agility, digital fluency, and commercial acumen. Top performers demonstrate the ability to build trust and value with clients while leading teams through change and innovation.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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