SAP-ABAP Developer

1. JOB PURPOSE

(Summarize in one statement why your job exists; and how it contributes to the overall mission/objective of the organization.)

As an SAP Manager specializing in the ABAP module, your job description typically involves overseeing the development and maintenance of ABAP related development, changes or customisation within an SAP environment.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

(List the accountabilities associated with the job.)

1. Leadership and Team Management:

- Lead a team of ABAP developers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.

- Set goals, assess performance, and promote professional growth within the team.

- Collaborate with other functional managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficient delivery of ABAP projects.

2. ABAP Development and Customization:

- Design, develop, and enhance ABAP programs, forms, and reports to meet business requirements.

- Customize and configure SAP systems using ABAP programming language.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to ABAP programs and integrations.

- Hands on experience in ALV, BAPI, BADI, AMDP, CDS, OData Services

- Worked on S/4 HANA projects

- Hands on experience on handling WRICEF

- Certification in ABAP preferred

3. Project Management:

- Plan and prioritize ABAP development tasks, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project milestones.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and estimate effort for ABAP development projects.

- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

4. System Maintenance and Performance Optimization:

- Perform regular system monitoring, analysis, and tuning to optimize the performance of ABAP programs.

- Apply patches, upgrades, and enhancements to SAP systems, ensuring system stability and security.

- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices to maintain high-quality ABAP development standards.

5. Documentation and Training:

- Prepare technical documentation, including program specifications, user guides, and release notes.

- Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to end-users and fellow team members on ABAP-related topics.

- Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Overall, as an SAP Manager focusing on the ABAP module, comprising of multiple modules like FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, EWM, QA, Payroll etc your role encompasses to develop ABAP related changes and development as per the business need and requirement

3. MAJOR CHALLENGES

(Describe the major challenges you face on an on-going basis in carrying out your job.)

Currently inadequate SAP ABAP Knowledge to ensure Enhancement, Customisation, Quality and Timelines adherence of Deliverables.

Follow all design work and integration testing protocols, change control procedures, uses standards, procedures, and practices in performing required work. Analyze current business processes and make recommendations.

4. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

(State the minimum acceptable proficiency for this job which best indicates the education and/or experience requirements of this job and not the incumbent).

Educational Qualifications

a ) Qualifications

Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field

BE/BTech/MBA/MCA Full-Time Education

SAP Certified in SD Module

Minimum % as per HR Policy

Work Experience

At least 4-9 years experience in SAP SD (Functional or Technical)

Worked in at least 1 S4H Implementation Project

In-depth Knowledge of ABAP language - Pricing Conditions, Batch Management, Delivery Scheduling, STO, Master Data, and Integration with other SAP Modules

Participate in requirements gathering discussions with clients and clearly document the business requirements and perform fit-gap analysis.

Document and perform functional testing to ensure the accuracy, scalability, and robustness of the solution

Provide training support to end users for ABAP.

Understanding of modules (For e.g., FI, MM, PP etc.) will be an added advantage.

Experience in Master Data Preparation, Validation.

Knowledge on conversion tools (BDC, LSMW, LTMC etc.)

Knowledge of Interface with 3rd Party systems using PO/PI , CPI, CGI

Experience in BTP , RPA implementation ,FIORI Apps and Dashboards.