ABAP Lead Specialist

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At Strada, possibility isn't just a promise – it's the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

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ABAP Lead Specialist

Main Responsibilities:

• Be aware of company objectives, respect them and act on them.

• Steer and motivate people to implement the company's strategy and values.

• Guarantee that the team members are following company policies and guidelines.

• Ensure that work and team environment provide a stimulating atmosphere that generates high levels of engagement in its members.

• Allocate work in order to develop individual team members' skills and potential and ensure individualized career development plans for each direct report.

• Communicate all important company or business information to the team members.

• Define objectives along with the Management and team members and monitor their performance by conducting or participating to performance evaluations.

• Ensure succession planning within the department.

• Complete the team's appraisals.

• Participate in the recruitment of new employees and contribute to the retention strategy of the company.

• Be responsible for the development of the Strada-IP department and to the ongoing process of improvement

• Spearhead initiating communications within Strada parties regarding cross tower functionalities and procedural clarity

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of ABAP experience

• Graduate of Information Technology, Computer Engineering/Science, or any related degree.

• HCM Experience preferred.

• S4/HANA Experience/Certification an advantage

• Strong Knowledge on ABAP, ABAP OO programming and debugging: ABAP reports, Function Modules, workflow, Forms, Interfaces, Enhancements, SAP Query, XML.

• Extensive technical and functional knowledge about HR application, processes, and services

• Strong knowledge of and expertise with maintenance web-based business process as a service application solution

• Motivation and desire for improvement

• Commitment to the customer and the company

• Motivated to achieve excellence.

• Orientation to the process of continued improvement

• The ability to explain technical information in a clear and simpler manner.

• Excellent negotiation skills

• A strong understanding of the business

• Team working and team management experience.

• Good project management skills

• Ability to adequately assess the commitments acquired and set priorities.

• Ability to work in a changing environment.

• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work with teams in different locations.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.