Senior Manager - SAP, Tech Arch and Developer

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SAP Development Lead – Manager

The opportunity

EY Advisory Services is a fast-moving, high-growth area with huge potential. We are looking for a Manager in our Consulting Services group specializing in SAP development & integration within the retail industry. This position falls within our Technology Consulting team, which helps our clients enhance the operating effectiveness of their core systems as they adopt SAP technologies and solutions on their path of Digital transformations and undertake technology refresh initiatives.

We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions in specialty areas like finance, supply chain, IT Advisory, customer, people and organization change, strategic direction, and program management. To address the shifting landscape of our clients’ needs, EY has established a national Center of Excellence focusing in the broad topics of Enterprise Intelligence, Risk Transformation, IT Risk, and Enabling Technologies. Enabling Technologies primarily focuses on the design and optimization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages like SAP, Oracle, and others. Our team typically works with Fortune 1000 clients across a variety of industries including, Manufacturing, Pharma, Energy/Utilities, Transportation, Telecommunications, Entertainment/Media, Oil/Gas and Consumer Goods/Retail.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will work directly with clients to transform their business challenges into solutions using SAP technologies including Business Technology Platform. The role is primarily accountable for providing SAP development and integration expertise and services for the design and delivery (build, test, run) of SAP custom solutions. The role will also be required to provide leadership, oversight and mentorship for junior team members; this includes providing support building out the development and integration practice. You will influence projects, vendors and/or SIs to ensure they are aligned with our approved methods and delivery standards.

People Management: Effectively lead the team with diverse skills and backgrounds and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.

Project Management: Participate in large scale SAP client engagements. Consistently deliver quality client services, driving high-quality work products within the expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business. Should be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be comfortable interfacing with a client on a daily basis. This role requires daily interaction with the client at many levels.

Skills and attributes for success

• Analysis of functional and non-functional requirements presenting custom solution options for addressing the gaps in standard functionality; associated complexity and effort estimates
• Collaborate with functional teams, architects, and project stakeholders
• Design SAP innovative custom solutions that are based on best and/or leading practices
• Build and code solutions and frameworks ensuring adherence to software development lifecycle and naming standards
• Ensure highest quality solutions using code reviews, technical and performance testing
• Have practical experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects
• Must have experience in all development deliverables including development and integration strategies, technical specifications, code and unit tests.
• Must be able to operate on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Must also be able to operate in multi-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
• Must be able to present and lead client workshops on key technical topics. Be able to influence and/or convince leaders and decision makers
• Communicate all solution design and concepts to implementation teams
• Must be able to work both in a team environment and independently
• Provide support and guidance to coach and mentor junior developers on SAP technologies and practices including guidance on training

To qualify for the role you must have

• BSc in computer science, engineering, or relevant field
• 10+ years of SAP development and integration experience
• SAP ABAP experience with all RICEFW object types
• SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA
• SAP Central Finance and/or Central Payments experience preferred
• SAP Fiori development and extensions using Business Application Studio preferred
• ABAP Development Tools (ADT)
• SAP PI/PO/CPI experience preferred
• SAP BTP Extension Suite and Integration Suite experience preferred
• Experience in any/all Core Data Services, OData Services, CAP and RAP preferred
• At least 10 end to end SAP full lifecycle implementations of which 2 in the capacity of SAP Development lead managing a team of developers (including offshore preferable).
• Master of Software Development Lifecycle (Waterfall/Agile) and Dev-Ops (CI/CD)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, people skills, and must be highly motivated.
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail.
• Exhibit high personal performance standards, continuous learning and be results oriented.

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It’s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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