SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Manager - Resources/Utilities

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

2d•$80,400 - $293,800

About The Position

Accenture’s SAP practice delivers SAP transformation and development solutions using design thinking, agile delivery, and technologies including S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Clean Core, and SAP Business AI. The SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Manager will help clients address digital transformation challenges by defining technical architecture, leading development teams, conducting design reviews, and guiding Clean Core transformation while remaining hands-on with SAP development technologies. The role leads the design, build, and testing of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies. It drives transition from classic ABAP, including custom-code remediation and adoption of released APIs; owns technical design for workstreams; and conducts code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops. The manager also applies SAP Business AI capabilities where appropriate, mentors global delivery teams, and communicates with technical teams and senior client stakeholders. Travel may range from 0 to 100%, depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
At least 4 years working with SAP BTP tools and services, including the latest Application Development and Automation stack.
At least 3 years of experience with IS-U and related technologies.
At least 3 years of data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related custom development.
At least 3 years of SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
At least 3 years in a technical leadership role, including code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and client workshops.
Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, defined as a minimum of 12 years' work experience; alternatively, an Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years' equivalent work experience.
Ability to travel as required, potentially from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
For U.S. applicants, work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience delivering SAP Utilities solutions across Customer Service, Meter-to-Cash, Billing, FICA, Device Management, Work Management, Asset Management, or Energy Data Management.
At least 1 year of experience with Cloud Application Programming (CAP).
Experience leading or contributing to large-scale SAP Utilities transformations, including SAP IS-U to SAP S/4HANA migrations, CIS modernization programs, or cloud adoption initiatives.
Experience with SAP Build Apps, Build Process Automation, Build Work Zone, CAP (Node.js/Java), and event-driven architectures on SAP BTP.
Experience implementing modern SAP engineering practices, including gCTS, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps, and cloud-native development frameworks.
Practical experience with SAP Business AI, Joule, Joule Studio, Generative AI Hub, RAG-based solutions, or AI-assisted development accelerators.
Strong understanding of Utilities industry business processes, regulatory requirements, customer operations, and digital customer engagement platforms.
Experience serving as a technical advisor to client leadership and driving architecture decisions, development governance, and innovation roadmaps.
Contributions to SAP accelerators, reusable assets, thought leadership, innovation initiatives, or technical communities.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, build, and testing of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP.
Drive transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core, including custom-code remediation and adoption of released APIs.
Own technical design for workstreams and conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
Leverage Generative AI Hub and Joule Studio to incorporate SAP Business AI into development where applicable.
Guide and mentor global delivery teams and communicate across technical levels and geographies.
Advise client stakeholders and help guide organizations through Clean Core transformation.
Travel as required by business need and client requirements; travel may range from 0 to 100%.