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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Product Owner - **Company:** Applied Materials - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $168,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, Sap Finance, Atlassian Tools, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/appliedmaterials/sap-application-solutions-management-s4-fico ## About the Role * Proven background of 10-12 years as a Technical Product Owner, Business Analyst, or functional lead supporting SAP RTR, AP or other financial ERP processes. * Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance-including FI/CO, financial posting logic, and close processes. * Demonstrable experience maintaining alignment with finance process standards, accounting policies, and SAP guidelines. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system, process, and data issues affecting financial accuracy. * Agile delivery experience using Jira and Confluence. * Superb interpersonal and communication skills-capable of working with Finance and Accounting leaders to convert needs into scalable technical specifications. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-product, or global financial operating models. * Background supporting ERP transformation, stabilization, or financial modernization programs. * CPA or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or equivalent. * SAP Finance certifications. ## Description * Collaborate with AP, Treasury, GL, FA and Close stakeholders and Technology leaders to collect requirements, validate business needs, and ensure alignment with standard RTR processes and enterprise build principles. * Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications that safeguard system integrity and compliance. * Ensure solution suitability by verifying that all RTR modifications follow SAP guidelines, internal controls and global templates. Drive the RTR and PTP Product Roadmap and Governance * Lead and prioritize the product backlog for SAP AP, GL accounting, financial close etc. * Build and maintain a multi-quarter roadmap that improves financial accuracy, automation, controls, audit readiness, and operational scale. * Ensure that backlog items align with Finance leadership priorities, compliance requirements, and Applied's broader ERP transformation strategy. * Facilitate establishing authority and conducting development governance reviews, ensuring all RTR solutions meet the necessary quality and compliance standards. Ensure Delivery of High-Quality SAP Finance Improvements * Partner with SAP developers, and architecture teams to deliver improvements across, GL posting logic, period-end close processes, reconciliations, and reporting structures. * Confirm functional builds and test outcomes to guarantee financial accuracy, data integrity, and alignment with RTR standards. Lead Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Execution * Own sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness in partnership with IT delivery teams. * Ensure visibility, clear prioritization, and timely delivery across internal IT teams and external implementation partners. * Champion quality and accountability across all stages of composing, building, testing, and releasing cycles. Optimize End-to-End RTR and PTP Workflows * Identify and address problems affecting subledger/ledger alignment, period-end close schedules, and maintaining consistency in financial policies. * Drive cross-team problem solving and ensure remediation plans deliver durable process improvements. * Support ongoing development tied to Applied' s enterprise-wide finance modernization initiatives, including simplification and automation of financial processes. ## Related Videos - [Intelligent Automation using Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/157-intelligent-automation-using-machine-learning) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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