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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Development Lead (S/4HANA / ABAP) H/F - **Company:** Hays - **Location:** Levallois-Perret, France - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Unit Testing, Data Mining, SAP ABAP, SAP (Applications), SAP Materials Management, SAP Development, SAP Integration Solutions, SAPBasis, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.fr/description-emploi/sap-development-lead-%28s-4hana-abap%29-h-f-levallois-perret_1453199 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. 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