Lead Consultant | SAP Technical | SAP ABAP

IMCS Group Inc

Irving, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABAP Programming Language, Adobe Product Family, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Call Centers, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, DevOps, Diversity Recruiting, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Information Technology, Leadership, Localization, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Metrics, Middleware, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), RFC, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, SAP, SAP Web Application Server (AS), Scalable System Development, Security Auditing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
15 days ago
Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs.  IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical.  We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: Job Title: Lead Consultant | SAP Technical | SAP ABAP
Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid)
Vendor Rate: ***
Contract duration: 6 months for now, later it will get extended
Target Start Date: 01 Jun 2026
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?): Skype/Video conference

Job Details:
Minimum years of experience required: 10 years
Certification needed: NA
Must Have Skills: SAP ABAP

Detailed Job Description:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect (ABAP) to lead the design and governance of SAP technical architecture as part of a global template initiative. The role will focus on building scalable, reusable, and standardized SAP solutions across regions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Template Architecture & Design
"Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4HANA preferred)
"Establish ABAP development standards, naming conventions, and reusable frameworks
"Design scalable and flexible solutions to enable multi-country/localization requirements
"Ensure template consistency across global deployments while allowing controlled localization
2. ABAP Development Leadership
"Lead complex ABAP developments, including:
oRICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
oReports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), SmartForms/Adobe Forms
oOData services and SAP Fiori integrations
"Review and approve technical designs and code to ensure quality and performance standards
"Drive adoption of clean core principles and minimize custom code footprint

3. S/4HANA & Modernization
"Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility
"Leverage modern ABAP techniques:
oCDS Views
oAMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)
oCode pushdown strategies
"Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template

4. Integration & Interfaces
"Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems
"Work with tools like:
oSAP CPI / PI / PO
oAPIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData
"Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions

5. Global Template Governance
"Define and enforce transport management strategy across landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD)
"Establish release management and version control models
"Ensure compliance with global governance, audit, and security requirements
"Participate in design authority / architecture review boards

6. Performance Optimization & Quality Assurance
"Define performance benchmarks and tuning strategies
"Conduct code reviews, runtime analysis, and system optimization
"Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and quality gates

7. Stakeholder & Program Management
"Collaborate with:
oFunctional consultants
oBusiness stakeholders
oIntegration and basis teams
"Provide technical leadership during:
oFit-gap workshops
oTemplate design discussions
oDeployment waves across geographies
"Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams

8. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
"Explore and implement:
oSAP BTP extensions (side-by-side/extensibility)
oFiori/UI5 enhancements
oAutomation in development lifecycle
"Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education
"Bachelor s/Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience
"10 15 years of SAP technical experience
"5+ years in ABAP architecture or technical leadership roles
"Experience in at least 2 3 global SAP rollout/template programs

Technical Skills
Core ABAP Expertise
"Strong expertise in:
oClassical & OO ABAP
oRICEFW development
oEnhancements (BADIs, user exits, implicit/explicit enhancements)
"S/4HANA technical capabilities:
oCDS Views, AMDP
oSAP Fiori + OData services
oSimplification & code remediation
Integration & Tools
"SAP CPI / PI/PO knowledge
"APIs, REST/OData services, middleware integration
"Experience with IDOCs, ALE, and RFC-based integration
Platform Knowledge
"SAP S/4HANA architecture
"Exposure to SAP BTP (extensions, APIs) is preferred
"Understanding of SAP Basis concepts (transport, performance)
Functional Awareness
"Strong understanding of core SAP modules such as:
oFinance (FI/CO)
oSupply Chain (MM, SD, PP)
oProcurement / Logistics
"Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Experience
"Experience in multi-country rollout programs
"Exposure to clean core and SAP extensibility models
"Experience with Agile / SAP Activate methodology
"Knowledge of DevOps practices in SAP landscape
"Familiarity with SAP Signavio / Solution Manager (for governance)

Key Competencies
"Strong architectural thinking and system design skills
"Leadership and team mentoring
"Stakeholder management across geographies
"Problem-solving and analytical mindset
"Global delivery experience

KPIs / Success Metrics
"Template reusability across regions
"Reduction in custom code and technical debt
"Successful rollout across geographies within timelines
"System performance and stability
"Code quality and compliance with standards

Certifications (Nice to Have)
"SAP Certified Development Specialist (ABAP for S/4HANA)
"SAP Certified Technology Associate (S/4HANA)
"TOGAF or architecture certifications (optional)

EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.

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