SAP Tech Lead

About the Role

VF Corporation is seeking an exceptional SAP Technical Lead to join our SAP ERP team in Shanghai, China. This role is pivotal to our SAP S/4 Transformation program in the APAC region, which aims to enhance flexibility, improve customer services, and reduce complexity by implementing industry best practices and adopting the SAP clean core strategy.

• Lead SAP Basis and Development Teams: Oversee the implementation of the new S/4 solution, managing both internal and external resources in technical areas including Basis administration and Development.
• Adopt Best Practices: Promote the adoption of best practices and coding standards to adhere to the SAP Clean Core strategy.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with functional teams, solution architects, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Oversee the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of the SAP landscape (S/4, CAR, SLT, MDG, BODS, GTS, GRC) including configuration, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting of the SAP technical environment. Manage the SAP transport system, optimize performance, and design the architecture of the landscape.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP applications, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with functional analysts, solution architects, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and develop complex programs, reports, interfaces, enhancements, forms, and Fiori apps to meet business needs and optimize system performance.
• Perform code reviews and provide guidance to other developers to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to ABAP programs, SAP modules, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to design and develop optimal and scalable solutions for data migrations, system upgrades, and enhancements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including technical designs, program codes, and user manuals.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, ABAP development trends, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for system improvements and optimizations.

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related area preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience : 10+ years of experience with SAP, with deep knowledge of development technologies (ABAP, object-oriented ABAP, OData services, APIs, HANA scripting) and platforms (ABAP stack, Fiori, BTP, HANA studio). Experience with mixed model delivery (Onshore/Offshore) is required.
• Skills : Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints. Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills are required. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and propose innovative technical solutions.
• Audit Controls : Manage and satisfy SAP audit controls and pertinent SOX program requirements.
• Hands-on Experience : Hands-on experience with SAP S/4, CAR, SLT, MDG, BODS, GTS, GRC
• Self-Starter : Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style.
• Communication : Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to other developers.
• Language : Professional English (written and spoken) is a must.

• Travel: Travel by air and overnight, as required (20% of the time).

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