Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

CGI•Fairfax, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the full technical development portfolio for a large‑scale SAP S/4HANA implementation within the U.S. Federal sector. This individual will lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams—ABAP developers, SAP Integration Suite/PI‑PO developers, and UI/UX Fiori specialists—ensuring alignment with program requirements, federal standards, and clean‑core development principles. This leader combines deep SAP engineering expertise with proven people‑management experience. The role plays a critical part in shaping technical strategy, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, and enabling an integrated SAP S/4HANA solution across business, functional, and technical domains. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Requirements

Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
At least 8 years of SAP development experience, including ABAP, CDS, OData, workflows, and modern S/4HANA extension models.
5+ years of experience leading SAP technical teams in a complex environment.
Ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to executives, project teams, and federal stakeholders.
Experience supporting U.S. Federal agencies or regulated public‑sector clients.
Hands‑on understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, Integration Suite/PI‑PO, ABAP, and Fiori/UI5.
Ability to manage and mentor diverse technical professionals and build cohesive, high‑performing teams.
Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile or hybrid‑Agile delivery.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Development Manager, Technical Architect, or Director in SAP federal engagements.
Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, accessibility (508), and security standards.
SAP certifications in ABAP, S/4HANA development (RAP/ABAP Cloud), or Integration Suite.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and manage technical teams across ABAP, Integration Suite, and Fiori/UI disciplines.
Develop staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and manage team capacity and career growth.
Foster a high‑performance, collaborative technical culture that supports CGI Federal’s delivery model.
Ensure onboarding, team enablement, and continuous learning consistent with SAP S/4HANA and modern development practices.
Technical Ownership & Delivery Oversee development of custom extensions, integrations, and enhancements using S/4HANA‑aligned tools.
Ensure development follows clean‑core principles, aligns with SAP’s Activate methodology, and adheres to federal security and compliance requirements.
Conduct reviews of technical specifications, code deliverables, and integration logic.
Coordinate end‑to‑end technical defect resolution, performance tuning, and production support.
Program & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with functional leads, solution architects, the PMO, and client leadership to align technical delivery with program objectives.
Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical federal stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and guide teams through backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning.
Quality, Standards & Governance Define and enforce development standards across code quality, documentation, design patterns, and DevSecOps processes.
Ensure all custom development complies with federal IT controls, security policies, and audit requirements.
Provide oversight for technical cutover, data conversion tools, integration testing, and regression cycles.