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SAP Practice Head

Remote in Portugal·Added 13 days ago (last checked 29 Sept)

EPAM

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Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Portuguese

    The ad asks for Portuguese, or counts it in your favour.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 10+ years of SAP experience across functional (Logistics/SCM, FICO) and technical disciplines (ABAP, ABAP Cloud, S/4HANA), with extensive leadership exposure as a Practice Head, COE Leader, or equivalent
  • Proven track record in leading complex, large-scale SAP programs globally
  • In-depth understanding of modern SAP technology stack: S/4HANA, ABAP Cloud, RAP/CDS/OData, SAP BTP, and clean core principles
  • Experience establishing technical governance and quality frameworks: ATC checks, CI/CD, DevOps practices
  • Strong client-facing experience: presales, proposals, contract negotiations, and executive-level presentations
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments
  • Fluency in English (B2+); Portuguese speaker is highly desirable

Nice to have

  • SAP certifications in functional or technical areas
  • Experience with AI-enhanced SAP solutions or automation frameworks
  • Familiarity with hybrid delivery models, global staffing, and innovation programs

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
  • Variety of projects within one company
  • Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
  • Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
  • Internal events and communities
  • Flexible work hours

The role

We're looking for a Head of SAP to join our team in Lisbon, Portugal in a hybrid working mode. This senior leadership role will unify and lead the SAP practice across functional and technical disciplines, including Logistics/SCM, FICO, and ABAP/technical engineering. You will define practice strategy, drive business growth, establish technical and delivery governance, and lead a global team of SAP experts. This position requires a combination of deep SAP expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to influence both technical direction and client strategy in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

What you'll do

  • Lead and unify the SAP practice, providing consistent direction across functional and technical teams
  • Build and develop global high-performing teams, including practice leads, architects, consultants, and engineers
  • Manage the entire employee lifecycle within the SAP organization: hiring, staffing, utilization, performance management, and compensation
  • Foster knowledge sharing, mentoring, and cross-country collaboration to scale expertise across delivery locations
  • Define and execute the SAP practice strategy, driving growth initiatives and market leadership
  • Set and govern SAP architecture standards, development methodologies, and delivery frameworks
  • Promote innovation through AI-assisted development, automation, and modern DevOps practices
  • Oversee delivery of enterprise-scale SAP transformation projects, including S/4HANA migrations, ECC optimization, and BTP extensions
  • Ensure quality through architecture reviews, coding standards, ATC checks, and reusable assets
  • Advocate clean core principles and ensure compliance with SAP extensibility best practices
  • Serve as senior executive contact for SAP engagements, ensuring client satisfaction and delivery success
  • Drive presales and solution design activities, including workshops, estimations, technical proposals, and executive presentations
  • Own delivery governance, project outcomes, and client relationship management across the SAP portfolio

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Conversation with Talent Acquisition

    With a Talent Acquisition Specialist

    An introductory conversation with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

  3. Technical interview

    Video call

    An online technical interview.

  4. Interview with the hiring manager

    With a hiring manager

    A general interview with the hiring manager.

  5. Offer

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About EPAM

Industry
IT Services
Founded
1993
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Newtown, USA
Website
epam.com
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