SAP Manager

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