SAP Development Manager
AMAT
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job ID: 528107
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced SAP Development Manager to lead the SAP development team across our SAP S/4HANA and Business Technology Platform (BTP) landscape. This role owns the technical strategy, standards, and delivery quality for ABAP and Fiori/UI5 development, BTP development areas including CPI and Build Work Zone, and Business Data Cloud (BDC) areas including Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The role requires a strong working understanding of how these platforms integrate with the broader enterprise landscape via Mulesoft; hands-on Mulesoft development is owned by a separate integration team, but this manager will coordinate closely with them to ensure SAP-side interfaces and integration points are well designed and delivered. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP development expertise with proven people-management experience, and is comfortable acting as the primary point of contact between CRH, SI/AMS partners, and internal teams for all development-related matters.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)Team Leadership & People Management- Hire, lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAP Development Leads/Developers, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and building career development plans
- Prioritize individual and team workload across competing project and support demands
- Supervise and manage contract/SI development resources, ensuring quality and accountability
- Build a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and continuous learning within the development team
Development Strategy & Standards- Define and promote SAP technical standards, best practices, and design guidelines across ABAP, Fiori/UI5, and BTP development including Clean Core principles
- Own the technical roadmap for adoption of modern S/4HANA development tools and patterns, including CDS views, OData, and RAP
- Lead design, build, and test governance, including code, document, and test reviews for complex RICEFWs
- Ensure development practices align with security and Basis standards, partnering with the Security and Basis managers
Platform & Technology Ownership- Own development standards and delivery quality for ABAP and Fiori/UI5, including BRF+ and workflow-based solutions, across FI/CO, SD, MM, PM, and HR modules
- Own SAP BTP development areas including CPI (Cloud Integration) and Work Zone, ensuring solutions are designed to standard and delivered on time
- Own development and configuration standards for Business Data Cloud (BDC) areas including Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- Maintain a strong working understanding of integration architecture and data flows via Mulesoft to guide SAP-side interface design
- Partner with the Mulesoft/integration team to ensure clean handoffs, clear interface contracts, and end-to-end integration quality across SAP touchpoints
Delivery & Quality Governance- Oversee project development activities end-to-end, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to CRH standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact between CRH, SI/AMS vendors, and internal teams for development-related tasks and escalations
- Manage customer expectations and build strong working relationships with business and technical stakeholders
- Provide regular status, risk, and delivery reporting to senior leadership and program stakeholders
Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Manage SI/AMS partners delivering development work, holding them accountable to quality standards, timelines, and SLAs
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Basis, Security, functional/business teams, and the Mulesoft integration team) to ensure aligned delivery
QualificationsEducation/Experience- 10+ years of experience as an SAP developer across project and support activities, including 3+ years in a people-management or team-lead role
- Strong hands-on background in ABAP and Fiori/UI5 development, including BRF+ and workflow
- Experience with modern S/4HANA development tools and standards, including CDS views, OData, and RAP
- Working knowledge of SAP BTP areas such as CPI (Cloud Integration) and Work Zone
- Working knowledge of Business Data Cloud (BDC) areas including Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- Subject matter expertise across one or more SAP functional modules such as FI/CO, SD, MM, PM, or HR
- Demonstrated experience managing SI/AMS vendor and contract development resources
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage executives and cross-functional partners
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Work Requirements- Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Willingness to work independently and collaboratively, and to lead a team through evolving priorities
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
- The position may require work outside of normal business hours
Knowledge/Skill Requirements- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and retain a high-performing development team
- Excellent technical and analytical skills with the credibility to guide architecture and design decisions
- Customer-service mindset with experience managing expectations and building relationships
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize across conflicting demands
- Demonstrated ability to operate and adapt in an ever-changing environment to shifting requirements and priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across IT, business, and vendor organizations
What CRH Offers You- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
