The Role
The SAP Technical Lead will manage a hybrid team to oversee S/4HANA implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and executing robust governance while mentoring team members and collaborating with stakeholders.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
- At e.l.f. Beauty, we are looking for an SAP Technical Lead to spearhead the evolution of our global landscape following a successful S/4HANA Greenfield implementation.
- In this pivotal role, you will serve as the architect of our technical future—driving high-level architectural decisions, enforcing robust technical governance, and scaling our high-performing SAP team in India. We are seeking a growth mindset: a leader who has mastered today’s core technologies but remains hungry to explore and implement the next generation of SAP innovations across S/4HANA Cloud and BTP.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a hybrid team of internal ABAP developers and vendor technical consultants, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
- Plan, prioritize, and oversee technical deliverables for our S/4HANA Cloud environment, ensuring seamless execution across implementations, upgrades, and support.
- Serve as the primary advocate for a "Clean Core" strategy, ensuring all extensions follow modern SAP best practices to keep our landscape lean and upgradable.
- Collaborate closely with functional leads (RTR, OTC, PTP, and Planning) and IT stakeholders to align technical architectures with global business objectives.
- Remain actively engaged in technical delivery, including hands-on coding, debugging, performance optimization, and resolving complex architectural challenges.
- Review and approve technical specifications, code, and documentation to ensure high quality and strict alignment with established SAP development standards.
- Lead the Change Advisory Board (CAB) process and release management protocols to ensure stable and governed deployments.
- Proactively research and pilot emerging SAP technologies, such as SAP Build, Generative AI (Joule), and advanced Analytics, to drive business value.
- Design and develop modern applications using ABAP on HANA, SAP UI5/Fiori, and ABAP on Cloud extensions within the SAP BTP environment.
- Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage development sprints, balancing multiple technical priorities and stakeholder expectations simultaneously.
- Provide technical insights into the long-term SAP roadmap, identifying opportunities to replace legacy custom code with standard next-generation features.
- Communicate development status, risks, and innovation opportunities clearly and regularly to leadership and key global stakeholders.
Requirements
- Over 12 years of hands-on experience in SAP development, with at least 3 years specifically in a technical leadership or architectural role.
- Expertise in S/4HANA with deep proficiency in the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) and Core Data Services (CDS).
- Advanced skills in SAP Fiori and UI5 development, specifically utilizing Business Application Studio (BAS) on SAP BTP for UX design and extensions.
- Strong command of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for building and managing side-by-side extensions and cloud-native applications.
- Solid conceptual understanding of SAP Integration Suite (CPI) to guide integration best practices between S/4HANA and external systems.
- Deep experience in performance tuning and optimization within HANA environments to ensure system health and efficiency.
- Demonstrated "Growth Mindset" with a track record of self-driven learning and successful implementation of emerging SAP tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on complex tasks while collaborating effectively with global teams.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear, actionable insights for functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum tools such as JIRA and Confluence to manage structured development activities.
- Working knowledge of SAP-specific development methodologies, including SDLC, OSS incident handling, and notes implementation.
- Strong teamwork and initiative, with the ability to engage across different time zones and cross-functional communities to achieve project goals.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Top Skills
Abap
Abap Restful Application Programming Model (Rap)
Business Application Studio (Bas)
Core Data Services (Cds)
Sap Business Technology Platform (Btp)
Sap Fiori
Sap Integration Suite (Cpi)
Sap S/4Hana
Sap Ui5
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals.
Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
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