KGS_SAP_CPI_AssistantManager_UK_BAN

Description Role and Responsibilities : The SAP Integration Suite Assistant Manager is a strategic role responsible for designing, developing and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive integration architectures across the organization. The candidate will lead and manage a team of integration developers while driving end-to-end delivery of integration projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met. Key Technical Responsibilities: - Technical Leadership: - Lead and guide the integration team in designing, developing, and implementing complex integration solutions using SAP Integration Suite (formerly SAP Cloud Platform Integration). - Mentor and develop team members’ technical skills, ensuring best practices and standards are followed across all projects. - Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external partners for third-party integrations. - Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and improvement plans to senior management. - Integration Design and Architecture: - Architect end-to-end integration solutions that are scalable, robust, and compliant with enterprise standards. - Develop detailed technical specifications and design documents for integration projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements. - Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, and governance models. - Hands-On Development: - Actively participate in the design and development of integration flows, mappings, and custom scripts using Groovy and Java. - Configure and manage integration adapters and connectors (e.g., HTTP, SOAP, REST, SFTP, IDoc) to ensure seamless data exchange between systems. - Performance Management: - Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization of integration solutions to meet or exceed performance benchmarks. - Implement monitoring and alert systems to proactively identify and resolve integration issues. - Troubleshooting and Support: - Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex integration issues, including message processing errors, data inconsistencies, and connectivity problems. - Work closely with support teams to ensure swift resolution of integration-related tickets and issues. - Continuous Improvement: - Stay updated with the latest SAP integration technologies, trends, and best practices, and implement continuous improvements within the integration landscape. - Lead initiatives to enhance the technical capabilities and efficiency of the team. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team. - Documentation and Compliance: - Ensure all integration solutions are well-documented, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals. - Maintain compliance with internal and external standards, regulations, and security protocols. Professional Experience: - 7-10 years of extensive experience in SAP integration technologies, with a strong focus on SAP Integration Suite. - Proven experience in architecting and implementing large-scale integration solutions. - Proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams. Technical Skills: - Expertise in SAP Integration Suite, including designing and implementing complex integration scenarios. - Strong programming skills in Java, Groovy, or other relevant scripting languages. - Proficient in SOAP, REST, OData, and other web service protocols. - Extensive experience with SAP APIs, BAPIs, IDocs, RFCs, and ALE. - Knowledge of security and compliance standards, especially as they relate to data integration. Soft Skills: - Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent leadership and project management abilities. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to think strategically, aligning integration solutions with business objectives. Responsibilities Role and Responsibilities : The SAP Integration Suite Assistant Manager is a strategic role responsible for designing, developing and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive integration architectures across the organization. The candidate will lead and manage a team of integration developers while driving end-to-end delivery of integration projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met. Qualifications Professional Experience: - 7-10 years of extensive experience in SAP integration technologies, with a strong focus on SAP Integration Suite. - Proven experience in architecting and implementing large-scale integration solutions. - Proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams.