SAP Technology & Development Lead

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical Lead/Architect to lead the design, development, and management of SAP solutions and SAP RISE platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams responsible for ABAP development, BASIS & SAP platform architecture, and SAP Integrations. Experience with SAP RISE platform will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage the overall technical architecture for SAP S/4HANA and related SAP systems (BTP, GTS, EWM, Legacy ERPs, etc.)
• Manage the SAP Technology team and architects from various areas including BASIS, Integration & ABAP.
• Lead ABAP development team and oversee development strategy and governance; ensure code quality, and best practices for custom development including adherence to clean-core methodology.
• Manage SAP Integration between SAP and external systems (cloud and on-premises). Previous experience on SAP CPI (Integration Suite) will be required.
• Manage RICEFWs and ensure timely completion of deliverables per project schedule.
• Drive technical design and implementation within the SAP RISE platform, including cloud migration, system provisioning, integration & monthly maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership for system upgrade planning, migrations, and platform enhancements.
• Collaborate with functional leads and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and adherence to IT standards and policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to integrations, performance, and connectivity.
• Continuously mentor all team members on recent SAP upgrade and shift in technology/product architectures.
• Stay informed about the SAP roadmap, including RISE with SAP innovations and best practices. 

Required Experience & Skills:

• 12+ years of SAP technical experience with strong exposure to SAP system architecture, ABAP development, and integration design.
• Previous experience with managing SAP Technical teams that handle areas like BASIS, ABAP, Integrations & SAP Security.
• Proven experience managing SAP platform, including system landscapes, transport management, and performance optimization.
• Expertise in managing ABAP team including RICEFW reviews, and enhancement objects via BADIs, Fiori Extensions, CDS Views, and OData services.
• In-depth understanding of SAP Project methodologies like SAP Activate and various phases of the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP & SAP Cloud Platform Integration (SAP CPI) including iFlow development, mapping, adapters, and security setup.
• Experience working with SAP RISE platform, including system provisioning, integration setup, and working with SAP BTP and hyperscalers.
• Experience integrating SAP with cloud services (e.g., SuccessFactors, Ariba, Salesforce) and on-premises systems.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Basis and overall System administration concepts with ability to guide technical team to effectively accomplish their tasks.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation experience.
• Exposure to SAP BTP, CAP (Cloud Application Programming), or RAP (RESTful ABAP Programming).
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud products like SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Experience with Fiori/UI5 extensions and custom app development.
• SAP certification in one or more technical areas is a plus.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. 
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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