SAP Advanced ABAP-Technical Lead

What you will do

• Lead SAP ABAP and Advanced ABAP development including RICEFW objects, OO ABAP, CDS Views, RAP, OData, AMDP, workflows, and performance tuning.
• Deliver full-stack SAP solutions integrating Fiori/UI5 frontend, ABAP backend, and SAP BTP services.
• Own solution design, proposal creation, effort estimation, and VROM/VMC submissions.
• Drive automation and innovation initiatives to enhance business processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of approximately 10 technical consultants, ensuring quality delivery and progress tracking.
• Represent technical delivery in governance forums including TDA, ITPM, SPDA/security, and change management.
• Ensure proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary technical contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support hiring, capability development, and mentoring within the technical team.

Who you are

• A professional with 12+ years of SAP experience, specialising in ABAP and Advanced ABAP (OO ABAP, Enhancements, BADIs, BAPIs, CDS, RAP, OData, AMDP, workflows).
• Experienced in full lifecycle SAP implementations and large-scale programme deliveries.
• Skilled in full-stack SAP development including SAP BTP, Fiori/UI5, and integration scenarios.
• Proficient in SAP PI/CPI for SAP and non-SAP connectivity.
• Strong in solution design, automation, and effort estimation.
• Proven leadership in managing teams of 10+ members and navigating delivery governance processes.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Familiar with ITPM, SPDA, and change management governance.

Whats in it for you

• Opportunity to lead strategic SAP programmes with global impact.
• Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies including BTP, RAP, and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Platform to drive innovation and automation in enterprise systems.
• Career development through mentoring, capability building, and leadership opportunities.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced SAP development practices including Clean Core, API-first, and Pub/Sub models.
• SAP BTP capabilities such as workflow, integration, and event-driven extensions.
• Governance frameworks including VROM, VMC, TDA, SPDA, and ITPM.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement in complex delivery environments.
• Security and compliance considerations in SAP project delivery.

Not a Perfect Fit?

If your experience doesnt match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. At Vodafone, we're passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — regardless of personal or professional background. You might be the right fit for this or another role, and our recruitment team can help you explore where your skills align.

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