Engineering Manager - SAP EWM

The Center of Excellence (COE) is an integral part of the Product Development and Engineering Unit in Business Tech. Our mission is to empower our organization and customers with exceptional digital experiences through cutting-edge engineering practices.

As a part of the Enterprise Application Area under COE, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our software development capabilities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work to optimize processes and ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and secure software solutions.

Role Overview
As an SAP Engineering Manager, you will have formal staff responsibility for 10-15 engineers working on various products focused on SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management). Your responsibilities will span from building a strong engineering culture to ensuring organizational health and efficiency in delivery and competence development.

You will oversee recruiting, staffing, and talent retention, ensuring a balanced mix of consultants and employees across tech locations. Additionally, you will manage stakeholder expectations, address conflicting priorities, and translate long-term objectives into actionable strategies, maintaining a balance between tactical and strategic perspectives

People Development

• Provide strategic direction and mentoring to SAP Application Engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and create professional development plans.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts aligned with organizational objectives.
• Organize training programs to ensure engineers possess the skills needed for success.

Budget Management

• Plan and manage the overall budget for the product area.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across teams.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineering Managers to maintain cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure team efforts align with business goals and strategic initiatives.

Staffing

• Manage team composition and workloads, addressing staffing needs holistically.
• Maintain an optimal ratio of consultants and employees to balance expertise and cost.
• Develop location strategies for onshore, nearshore, and offshore staffing models.