SAP Manager

About the Position

We're looking for a SAP Manager to join our team in Portugal in a fully remote working mode. In this senior leadership role, you will lead and unify the SAP practice across functional and technical disciplines, including Logistics/SCM, FICO, and ABAP/technical engineering. You will define the location strategy, drive business growth, establish technical and delivery governance, and lead a local team of SAP professionals. This position demands a combination of deep SAP expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to influence technical direction and client outcomes in a dynamic technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and unify the SAP practice, providing consistent direction across functional and technical teams
• Build and develop high-performing teams of practice leads, architects, consultants, and engineers
• Manage hiring, utilization, performance management, and compensation within the SAP organization
• Foster mentoring, knowledge sharing, and global collaboration to strengthen delivery capabilities
• Define and execute the SAP practice strategy to drive growth and market leadership
• Establish SAP architecture standards, development methodologies, and delivery frameworks
• Promote innovation through AI-assisted development, automation, and modern DevOps practices
• Provide hands-on enterprise and solution architecture leadership
• Oversee enterprise-scale SAP transformation projects, including S/4HANA implementations and ECC modernization
• Ensure delivery quality through architecture reviews, coding standards, ATC checks, and reusable assets
• Lead presales activities including workshops, estimations, proposals, and executive presentations
• Own delivery governance, project outcomes, and long-term client relationship management across SAP accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of SAP experience spanning functional (Logistics/SCM, FICO) and technical areas (ABAP, ABAP Cloud, S/4HANA)
• Proven experience as SAP Practice Head, COE Leader, or equivalent leadership role
• In-depth understanding of modern SAP stack: S/4HANA, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData, SAP BTP, and clean core principles
• Experience establishing technical governance and quality frameworks, including ATC checks, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Strong client-facing and presales experience with proven success in proposals, contracts, and executive interactions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in multicultural delivery environments
• Fluent in English (B2+ level); Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable

Nice to Have

• SAP certifications in relevant functional or technical domains
• Experience with AI-enhanced SAP development or automation frameworks
• Familiarity with hybrid delivery models, global talent management, and innovation programs

We Offer

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• Variety of projects within one company
• Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
• Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
• Internal events and communities
• Flexible work hours