SAP Technical Lead

About Us:
From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, Abeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Job Summary:
The SAP Technical Pillar Lead will take ownership of leading the design, development, and delivery of SAP technical solutions, including technical architecture, integration, extensions, and infrastructure. Managing a team of members, consisting of both permanent employees and subcontractors, the role involves mentoring the team, setting quality standards, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring technical excellence. The SAP Technical Pillar Lead will also play a pivotal role in presales activities, leading technical proposals and client engagements.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of SAP technical consultants, including both permanent employees and subcontractors.
   Establish and enforce quality standards for deliverables to ensure alignment with best practices.
   Conduct regular work reviews to maintain high technical quality and compliance with project requirements.
   Encourage knowledge-sharing within the team and support continuous professional development through training and mentoring.
   
2. Technical Architecture & SAP Basis Management: Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technical architectures, covering SAP BTP, CPI, SAP Fiori/UI5, APIs, and OData services.
   Oversee SAP Basis administration, including system setup, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, and patch management.
   Manage SAP landscape management, including backups, system monitoring, transport management, and security compliance.
   Ensure seamless integration with SAP modules such as SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA, Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and IAS/IPS, as well as with external systems.
   
3. Project Delivery & Quality Control: Oversee the successful delivery of technical projects across SAP platforms, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
   Lead data migration and transformation efforts during new implementations and upgrades.
   Provide technical leadership to troubleshoot and optimize system performance, ensuring stability and availability.
   
4. Governance & Compliance: Define governance frameworks to ensure consistent, compliant technical delivery across all projects.
   Implement monitoring systems to ensure the health, performance, and security of SAP infrastructure.
   
5. Presales & Business Development: Lead presales activities, including technical solutioning, proposal creation, and client presentations.
   Collaborate with sales and business development teams to support bids and identify new business opportunities.
   Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on technical solutions and innovation.
   
6. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with SAP vendors, partners, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
   Act as the primary technical point of contact for key client discussions and strategic engagements.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in SAP technologies, with expertise in technical consulting, development, and integration.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring large technical teams (50+ members), including permanent staff and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of SAP BTP, CPI, Fiori/UI5, ABAP, and OData services.
• Integration experience across SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA, Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP IAS/IPS and external systems.
• Demonstrated ability in project delivery with a focus on quality control and technical governance.
• Experience with presales and client solutioning, including technical proposals and presentations.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• SAP Certifications in relevant areas such as SAP Basis, BTP, CPI, or ABAP are highly desirable.

Why Join Us:
At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.
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