Experience Level: 15+ Years
Location: Portugal
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a seasoned SAP Technical Lead with 15+ years of end-to-end SAP implementation and architecture experience.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of SAP systems, demonstrate strong leadership, and be capable of
• Independently leading SAP projects, including the integration of SAP with other enterprise systems. This role requires hands-on
• Experience in SAP development, solution architecture, system integration, and project delivery management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SAP technical teams across multiple projects and modules (ECC, S/4HANA, PI/PO, BTP, etc.).
• Define and own the SAP technical architecture roadmap aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Drive end-to-end SAP implementations and manage full project lifecycle, including requirement analysis, solution design, development, deployment, and support.
• Lead system integration between SAP and non-SAP applications (e.g., Blackline, Workday, Concur, ServiceNow, Vertex, etc.).
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance SAP technical solutions across modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and VIM.
• Collaborate with SAP functional consultants, business analysts, and enterprise architects to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in SAP development, customization, and system upgrades/migrations.
• Provide governance and quality assurance on SAP development and integration deliverables.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (SAP BTP, Fiori, CAP, RAP, SAP AI/ML) and lead POCs.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party development and support teams.
• Ensure proper documentation, change control, and release management processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in SAP technical roles.
• Expertise in ABAP development, SAP PI/PO or CPI, SAP Gateway, and integration frameworks.
• Strong experience in system integration using APIs, IDocs, BAPIs, and web services.
• Solid understanding of SAP architecture including S/4HANA, Fiori/UI5, SAP BTP, and Cloud Connector.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale SAP implementations and upgrades.
• Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Deep knowledge of security, performance tuning, and system landscape optimization.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Certification(s) in Technical Architecture, Integration, or Development.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.
• Knowledge of non-SAP systems such as Workday, ServiceNow, Concur, or Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML use cases in the SAP environment is advantageous.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

What FME Offers:

• Opportunity to lead transformational SAP programs
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies and global project landscape
• Competitive compensation and benefits