SAP Development Lead (S/4HANA / ABAP) H/F

Levallois-Perret, France (Hybrid: minimum 3 days onsite per week) Start Date: September 2026 ⏳ Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Context : We are looking for an experienced SAP Development Lead to join a major international ERP transformation program involving the deployment of a Finance Core Model based on SAP S/4HANA and a Procurement solution. The project is currently moving from pilot and deployment phases into wider international rollouts. The SAP landscape includes a significant integration scope with approximately 50 interfaces across multiple enterprise systems. This position is focused on technical leadership, governance, quality assurance, and architecture oversight rather than hands-on development. Key Responsibilities : As SAP Development Lead, you will: Act as the technical authority for the SAP Core Model across Build and Run activities. Review and challenge technical designs, solution approaches, and effort estimates proposed by the implementation partner. Define SAP integration and data extraction standards and patterns. Ensure the quality, consistency, scalability, and maintainability of SAP technical deliverables. Review ABAP developments and technical configurations to ensure compliance with development standards and performance requirements. Own and maintain: Development standards and best practices Technical development governance ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) configuration and rules Approve Technical Specification Documents (TSD) ATC validations Technical sections of Design Authority documentation Technical Unit Tests (TUT) Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and Project stakeholders to ensure alignment between business and technical requirements. Provide technical guidance and support during SIT, UAT, and Go-Live phases. Drive technical quality across all SAP developments delivered by external partners. Please note: very limited hands-on development is expected. The role is primarily focused on leadership, review, governance, and technical decision-making. Required Skills & Experience : Strong experience in SAP technical delivery and ABAP development. Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programs. Deep understanding of WRICEF objects and SAP development lifecycle. Experience reviewing and validating developments delivered by third-party integrators. Strong expertise in SAP integrations, interfaces, and technical architecture. Experience defining and enforcing development standards and quality processes. Solid understanding of ATC and SAP development governance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to work autonomously in an international environment. Language Requirements : Fluent English is mandatory. The project environment and interactions with implementation partners are conducted entirely in English. Nice to Have : Experience within Finance transformation programs. Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Previous exposure to Coupa integrations. Experience in large-scale international rollouts. #LI-DNI #1453199 - Steeve Verstraete