SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Manager - Resources/Utilities

Accenture•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Accenture is seeking an SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Manager to lead SAP custom development and extensibility work for clients, particularly in the utilities sector. The role combines enterprise architecture, hands-on SAP development, technical leadership, and client advisory work. The developer manager will work across S/4HANA and SAP BTP, with emphasis on ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies, while guiding teams through the transition from classic ABAP and helping organizations adopt SAP innovations, including Business AI capabilities. The position involves owning technical design for workstreams, leading global delivery teams, conducting design and code reviews, and advising senior client stakeholders. Travel may be required from 0 to 100%, depending on business needs and client requirements. Accenture describes itself as a global professional services company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.

Requirements

At least 5 years developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
At least 4 years 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 involving code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and client workshops.
Prior experience in a consulting or advisory role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years' work experience; alternatively, an associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years' work experience.
U.S. employment 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 as a technical advisor to client leadership, 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, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies.
Drive the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core and guide custom-code remediation and adoption of released APIs.
Own technical design for workstreams; conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
Use 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 senior client stakeholders and lead technical discussions.