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SAP Advanced ABAP, PI/CPI Technical Lead

India

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in SAP ABAP, Advanced ABAP, and integration technologies (PI/CPI). This role demands hands-on expertise in full-stack SAP development including Fiori/UI5, SAP BTP, and backend ABAP, along with strong leadership capabilities to manage a team of technical consultants. The individual will be responsible for solution design, delivery governance, and stakeholder engagement across strategic SAP programmes.

What you will do

Lead SAP ABAP and Advanced ABAP development including RICEFW objects, OO ABAP, CDS Views, RAP, OData, AMDP, workflows, and performance tuning.
Deliver full-stack SAP solutions integrating Fiori/UI5 frontend, ABAP backend, and SAP BTP services.
Own solution design, proposal creation, effort estimation, and VROM/VMC submissions.
Drive automation and innovation initiatives to enhance business processes.
Manage and mentor a team of approximately 10 technical consultants, ensuring quality delivery and progress tracking.
Represent technical delivery in governance forums including TDA, ITPM, SPDA/security, and change management.
Ensure proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Act as the primary technical contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Support hiring, capability development, and mentoring within the technical team.

Who you are

A professional with 12+ years of SAP experience, specialising in ABAP and Advanced ABAP (OO ABAP, Enhancements, BADIs, BAPIs, CDS, RAP, OData, AMDP, workflows).
Experienced in full lifecycle SAP implementations and large-scale programme deliveries.
Skilled in full-stack SAP development including SAP BTP, Fiori/UI5, and integration scenarios.
Proficient in SAP PI/CPI for SAP and non-SAP connectivity.
Strong in solution design, automation, and effort estimation.
Proven leadership in managing teams of 10+ members and navigating delivery governance processes.
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
Familiar with ITPM, SPDA, and change management governance.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to lead strategic SAP programmes with global impact.
Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies including BTP, RAP, and event-driven architecture.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Platform to drive innovation and automation in enterprise systems.
Career development through mentoring, capability building, and leadership opportunities.

What skills you will learn

Advanced SAP development practices including Clean Core, API-first, and Pub/Sub models.
SAP BTP capabilities such as workflow, integration, and event-driven extensions.
Governance frameworks including VROM, VMC, TDA, SPDA, and ITPM.
Leadership and stakeholder engagement in complex delivery environments.
Security and compliance considerations in SAP project delivery.

Not a Perfect Fit?

If your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. At Vodafone, we’re passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — regardless of personal or professional background. You might be the right fit for this or another role, and our recruitment team can help you explore where your skills align.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.