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SAP Application Development Architect, Manager

AT PwC
PwC

SAP Application Development Architect, Manager

Milwaukee, WI

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In SAP technology at PwC, you will specialise in utilising and managing SAP software and solutions within an organisation. You will be responsible for tasks such as installation, configuration, administration, development, and support of SAP products and technologies.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

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Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Demonstrating extensive-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs by:

  • Exemplifying extensive abilities and a proven record of success as an SAP Application Development lead/architect with at least 3 end-to-end SAP S/4 HANA implementation projects on-premises and Cloud edition;
  • Leading SAP development teams from project inception to completion, including design, development, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with business requirements and SAP best practices;
  • Defining technical architecture and design patterns for SAP custom developments, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and future scalability;
  • Collaborating with functional SAP teams and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into robust and efficient technical solutions;
  • Overseeing the design and implementation of custom development solutions using SAP ABAP and RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms);
  • Driving adoption of SAP Clean Core methodologies to ensure scalable, sustainable, and upgrade-friendly customizations;
  • Developing and managing solutions using BTP-ABAP, RAP (Restful ABAP Programming Model), and CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model);
  • Integrating solutions across SAP modules such as FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, ensuring smooth business process workflows and technical consistency;
  • Utilizing modern SAP development tools including ABAP Workbench, Web Dynpro, Object-Oriented Programming, and Fiori/UI5 frameworks for user-centric applications;
  • Identifying areas for optimization—performance tuning, code refactoring, and streamlining of development processes;
  • Working closely with project managers to estimate development efforts, identify risks, and provide status updates;
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with infrastructure teams, business analysts, and testing teams to deliver on-time, on-budget projects that meet or exceed expectations;
  • Proactively identifying and resolving complex technical challenges, ensuring optimal system performance and seamless end-to-end functionality;
  • Communicating complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, bridging gaps and driving collaboration across teams;
  • Mentoring and guiding development teams, fostering a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented work environment while managing workloads and maintaining work-life balance;
  • Staying updated with the latest SAP trends, technologies, and cloud innovations, incorporating cutting-edge solutions to support business transformation initiatives; and,
  • Contributing to the organization's SAP Technology Practice by building expertise, thought leadership, and innovative solutions to expand offerings and deliver client value.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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Client-provided location(s): Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Columbus, OH, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Boston, MA, USA; San Antonio, TX, USA; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Birmingham, AL, USA; Little Rock, AR, USA; Detroit, MI, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Silicon Valley, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Cleveland, OH, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Sacramento, CA, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Grand Rapids, MI, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Des Moines, IA, USA; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Buffalo, NY, USA; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Albany, NY, USA; Toledo, OH, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; Louisville, KY, USA; Tulsa, OK, USA; Columbia, SC, USA; Montpelier, VT 05602, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Greensboro, NC, USA; Florham Park, NJ, USA; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Stamford, CT, USA; Melville, NY, USA; United States; Rochester, NY, USA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-593757WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program