SAP ABAP Developer Manager

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. A career in our Managed Services / Application Evolution Services (AES) practice will give you the opportunity to help organizations optimize, operate, and continuously transform their SAP landscapes while delivering measurable business value.

As a SAP ABAP Developer Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping clients stabilize, enhance, and modernize their SAP environments. You will combine deep technical expertise, delivery ownership, and people leadership, acting as a trusted advisor for both clients and internal teams.

✨ Location: CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Queretaro | This position follows a hybrid (on-site and remote) work model.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP ABAP development teams across AMS (Operate) and enhancement initiatives
• Own technical solution design, code quality, and performance optimization in SAP environments
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex incidents, problems, and critical changes
• Ensure delivery excellence through SLA adherence, risk management, and governance
• Collaborate with functional consultants, Basis teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across SAP applications
• Mentor, coach, and develop ABAP consultants across different seniority levels
• Support SAP S/4HANA migrations, rollouts, and transformation programs
• Provide clear status reporting and client communication in global delivery models

Required Experience

• 8–12+ years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development
• Proven experience working in SAP AMS / Operate models
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing deliverables
• Strong exposure to SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments
• Experience working with global / onshore–offshore delivery teams

Core SAP Technical Skills

• ABAP & ABAP OO
• Reports (ALV, Classical)
• Interfaces (IDOC, BAPI, ALE, RFC)
• Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs, Enhancement Spots)
• Conversions (BDC, LSMW)
• Debugging and performance tuning
• SAP Data Dictionary (tables, views, structures)

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong people management and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent client-facing communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complex technical landscapes
• Proven delivery leadership in high-pressure environments

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• SAP ABAP / SAP S/4HANA certifications
• ITIL certification
• Agile / Scrum certifications