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Job Summary
The SAP Technical Lead will provide end-to-end technical leadership across S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and enterprise integration platforms within a global manufacturing environment. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance SAP solutions that support complex manufacturing, supply chain, and finance processes.
Essential Duties
- Technical Architecture & Leadership • Lead the overall SAP technical architecture across S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and integration layers. • Define technical standards, development guidelines, and best practices for global SAP programs. • Drive solution architecture for custom development, extensions, and integrations.
- S/4HANA ABAP Development & Optimization • Oversee complex ABAP development including: ◦ CDS Views ◦ AMDP & ABAP for HANA ◦ RAP (Restful ABAP Programming Model) ◦ OData services ◦ Enhancements, BADIs, user exits ◦ SmartForms/Adobe Forms • Ensure performance optimization and adherence to S/4HANA clean-core principles.
- SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) • Architect and implement BTP-based solutions including: ◦ CAP/RAP-based applications ◦ SAP Build Apps / Work Zone ◦ Workflow Management ◦ Event Mesh ◦ Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, API Management) • Guide extension strategy using BTP instead of on-premise customizations.
- Integration & Middleware • Lead integration design across SAP and non-SAP systems using: ◦ SAP Integration Suite (CPI) ◦ API Management ◦ Event-driven architecture ◦ IDocs, RFCs, Web Services • Ensure robust, secure, and scalable integration patterns for manufacturing, supply chain, and finance processes.
- Manufacturing-Focused Technical Enablement • Support technical solutions for: ◦ Multi-plant manufacturing ◦ Shop-floor integration (MES/MII) ◦ Quality, maintenance, and production execution ◦ High-volume transactional processing • Ensure alignment with operational technology (OT) and IT landscapes.
- Program Delivery & Governance • Lead technical design workshops, code reviews, and architecture reviews. • Oversee RICEFW development lifecycle across global teams. • Support data migration strategy, tools, and execution. • Drive testing strategy (unit, SIT, regression) and defect resolution. • Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology and enterprise architecture standards.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 15+ years of SAP technical experience required
- Deep hands-on expertise in S/4HANA ABAP and HANA-optimized development required
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong experience with SAP BTP, including extensions, integrations, and cloud services.
- Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end integrations using SAP Integration Suite/CPI.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and related SAP modules (PP, MM, PM, QM, EWM, SD).
- Experience leading global development teams and offshore delivery models.
- Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Qualifications Preferred
- Experience with SAP MII/MES integration, Event-driven architecture (Event Mesh, Kafka, etc.), SAP Fiori/UI5 development, SAP BTP Security & Identity Services, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines for SAP preferred
- SAP certifications in ABAP, BTP, or Integration preferred
- Experience with global template design and rollouts preferred
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).Top Skills
What We Do
GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and a NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.







