Job Description

Job Title: SAP Technical Manager

Location: Corporate

Department: Information Technology

Job Summary:

The SAP Technical Manager is responsible for architecting, designing, developing, delivering, and operating SAP-based solutions leveraging deep SAP technical expertise with practical, hands-on functional configuration experience.  This role leads the SAP technical team, drives standards and best practices, ensures high quality and performance of the SAP landscape, and acts as the overarching SAP technical solutions leader.  Also, the candidate will work closely with functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical developers to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture, follow SAP clean core principles, and deliver measurable business value.  This individual will also serve as a mentor, coach, and technical escalation point for the team, ensuring that we meet deadlines, adhere to standards, and remain aligned with business strategy.

Principal Duties:Anticipate business and technical needs, aligns SAP architecture with organizational goals, and drives long-term technical SAP roadmapDemonstrate deep technical knowledge of SAP technologies, modules, interfaces, performance tuning, and integrationsDefine and drive technical approaches within the solution scope: coding standards, integration patterns, extensions, and custom objectsProvide recommendations for technical performance optimization, sizing, and deployment methodsEscalate major architecture or platform decisions to the technology leadership for approval or alignmentBuild, mentor, and empowers the technical team; delegates effectively; fosters a culture of continuous learning, accountability and excellenceEngage with business stakeholders, functional leads, project managers and technical teamsOwn end-to-end delivery of the SAP technical workstreams from design through build, integration, testing, deployment and support, ensuring timelines, budget and quality goals are metIdentify technical risks and dependencies early, drive mitigation strategies, adapt to evolving requirements as appropriateFocus on reliability, performance, scalability and maintainability of the SAP environmentDrive continuous improvements, standards, automation, and DevOps best practicesDrive the technical roadmap for SAP (e.g., enhancements, integrations, custom developments, AI capabilities, and emerging SAP technologies)Lead the technical architecture and design of SAP landscape, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise-wide objectivesLead the design, development, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA customizations, enhancements, and integrationsArchitect and code complex ABAP programs, including BADIs, BAPIs, enhancements, Fiori/UI5 extensions, and BTP jobsCreate and enforce SAP development standards, perform code reviews, and ensure solution performance, scalability, and maintainabilityOversee technical integration across modules and systems, leveraging SAP BTP, APIs, and middleware solutions (e.g., SAP PO/CPI)Perform functional configuration within core S/4HANA modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, or others based on expertise)Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specificationsSupport solution design workshops, process mapping, testing cycles, and defect resolutionEnsure solution alignment with SAP standard functionality and S/4HANA best practices to minimize custom footprintServe as the primary liaison between business process owners, functional consultants, and technical developersSupport project managers in defining scope, timelines, and resource needs for technical workstreamsDrive adherence to development governance, release management, and transport control processesProvide mentorship and direction to junior ABAP developers and functional analystsPartner with enterprise architecture and data governance teams to ensure solution consistency and data integritySupport operational teams during production support, problem resolution, and change management

Essential Functions:

Deep technical and functional integration mindsetStrong leadership and collaboration skills in cross-functional teamsAbility to simplify complex problems into clear, actionable solutionsCommitment to quality, performance, and continuous improvementStrategic thinker with hands-on execution capability

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP technical roles (development, architecture, integration) with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or lead-technical roleProven experience designing and delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solutions—from blueprint to production supportStrong understanding of S/4HANA data models, Fiori architecture, and extensibility concepts (In-App and Side-by-Side).Demonstrated ability to work across functional and technical boundaries to deliver integrated solutions.Strong technical expertise with SAP technologies (e.g., ABAP/Objects, SAP NetWeaver, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori/UI5, IDocs, BAPIs, ALE, PI/PO/Cloud Integration) and experience with full lifecycle SAP implementations (including upgrades, migrations and integrations)Solid experience of SAP technical architecture, system landscape, performance tuning, data migration, integration and technical operationsProven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, managing offshore/on-site resources, and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budgetExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills: ability to engage with business sponsors, functional teams and technical staff, translating complex technical topics into business languageExperience with Agile, Scrum and/or hybrid delivery methodologies; competent in technical planning, estimation and trackingStrong problem-solving skills, technical risk management, determination to deliver in a dynamic environmentPreferred: SAP certification(s), knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform), DevOps tools and practices, ability to adapt to evolving SAP technology stack

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.