Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead - U.S. Citizenship

Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead

U.S. Citizenship Required

The Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the full technical development portfolio for a large‑scale SAP S/4

HANA implementation within the U.S. Federal sector. This individual will lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams—ABAP developers, SAP Integration Suite/PI‑PO developers, and UI/UX Fiori specialists—ensuring alignment with program requirements, federal standards, and clean‑core development principles.

This leader combines deep SAP engineering expertise with proven people‑management experience. The role plays a critical part in shaping technical strategy, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, and enabling an integrated SAP S/4

HANA solution across business, functional, and technical domains.

Location:

United States, Virginia, Fairfax or alternative locations:
Louisiana, Lafayette;
Lebanon, VA;
Knoxville, TN. A hybrid working model is acceptable; the candidate will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

• Team Leadership & People Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage technical teams across ABAP, Integration Suite, and Fiori/UI disciplines.
  • Develop staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and manage team capacity and career growth.
  • Foster a high‑performance, collaborative technical culture that supports CGI Federal’s delivery model.
  • Ensure onboarding, team enablement, and continuous learning consistent with SAP S/4
    
    HANA and modern development practices.
• Technical Ownership & Delivery
  • Oversee development of custom extensions, integrations, and enhancements using S/4
    
    HANA‑aligned tools.
  • Ensure development follows clean‑core principles, aligns with SAP’s Activate methodology, and adheres to federal security and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct reviews of technical specifications, code deliverables, and integration logic.
  • Coordinate end‑to‑end technical defect resolution, performance tuning, and production support.
• Program & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with functional leads, solution architects, the PMO, and client leadership to align technical delivery with program objectives.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical federal stakeholders clearly and effectively.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and guide teams through backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning.
• Quality, Standards & Governance
  • Define and enforce development standards across code quality, documentation, design patterns, and Dev Sec Ops  processes.
  • Ensure all custom development complies with federal IT controls, security policies, and audit requirements.
  • Provide oversight for technical cutover, data conversion tools, integration testing, and regression cycles.

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• At least 8 years of SAP development experience, including ABAP, CDS, OData, workflows, and modern S/4
  
  HANA extension models.
• 5+ years of experience leading SAP technical teams in a complex environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to executives, project teams, and federal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal agencies or regulated public‑sector clients.
• Hands‑on understanding of SAP S/4
  
  HANA architecture, Integration Suite/PI‑PO, ABAP, and Fiori/UI5.
• Ability to manage and mentor diverse technical professionals and build cohesive, high‑performing teams.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile or hybrid‑Agile delivery.

• Prior experience as a Development Manager, Technical Architect, or Director in SAP federal engagements.
• Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, accessibility (508), and security standards.
• SAP certifications in ABAP, S/4
  
  HANA development (RAP/ABAP Cloud), or Integration Suite.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $ - $.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
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