Senior SAP ABAP Engineering Manager

We're looking for an SAP ABAP Engineering Manager / Technology Leader to join our team in Nicosia, Cyprus in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will lead and grow high-performing SAP engineering teams, define development standards and drive enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs. As an expert in SAP technologies, you will combine strong technical leadership with strategic delivery oversight, supporting S/4HANA modernization and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to influence enterprise SAP strategy, promote innovation and foster engineering excellence across global delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop distributed SAP engineering teams, including architects, consultants and team leads
• Define and govern SAP architecture standards, development guidelines and technical delivery frameworks
• Drive enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs, S/4HANA implementations, ABAP Cloud and BTP extension initiatives
• Provide technical leadership in ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData v2/v4, SAP Fiori/UI5 and SAP BTP
• Ensure compliance with clean core principles, extensibility best practices and scalable enterprise solutions
• Oversee delivery quality through architecture validations, code reviews, ATC checks and CI/CD practices
• Collaborate with clients, delivery leadership and business stakeholders to shape robust SAP solutions
• Support presales and solutioning activities, including workshops, estimations and technical proposals
• Promote innovation in SAP engineering with AI-augmented development, automation and modern practices

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SAP engineering, development or enterprise architecture
• Strong technical expertise in SAP ABAP, ABAP Cloud, RAP, CDS, OData and S/4HANA development
• Proven track record of leading SAP engineering or development teams in complex environments
• Solid understanding of SAP BTP, clean core strategy, released APIs and modern extension patterns
• Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, integration architecture and enterprise system landscapes
• Background in SAP transformation programs, S/4HANA migrations and ECC modernization
• Familiarity with technical governance, code quality practices, Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams effectively
• Strong people management, leadership and communication skills in multicultural environments
• Excellent English language skills

Nice to have

• Experience with presales, technical consulting, estimation and executive-level presentations
• Knowledge or interest in AI-augmented SAP development and developer productivity improvements
• Familiarity with automation and modern DevOps practices within SAP engineering landscapes

We offer

• Private healthcare insurance
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Regular performance assessments
• Referral bonuses
• Family friendly initiatives
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements