Strong fit for experienced SAP developers who lead cross-functional teams and align technical solutions with federal government objectives.
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Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse
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The work
The Senior SAP Development Lead is responsible for overseeing complex business and system analysis, solution design, coding, and testing across enterprise SAP environments. This role ensures that business requirements are accurately translated into detailed technical designs and high‑quality development outputs. The position plays a key role in guiding SAP development strategy, evaluating solution alternatives, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and delivery methodologies.
The development lead will collaborate closely with SAP Functional Consultants, technical teams, business stakeholders, and client leadership to assess design options, recommend improvements, and support full lifecycle development activities. This includes preparing programming specifications, diagrams, and logic flow documentation for SAP enhancements and installations. The role also requires leadership in planning, staffing, forecasting, and mentoring multi‑functional development teams.
Key responsibilities:
Translate complex business and functional requirements into detailed enterprise application designs
Collaborate with SAP Functional Consultants and client stakeholders to evaluate alternatives and recommend optimal solutions
Prepare programming specifications, diagrams, flowcharts, and logic documentation for SAP modifications and new development
Lead SAP development activities across multiple teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Provide day‑to‑day oversight of development tasks, ensuring quality, adherence to standards, and alignment with project timelines
Support budgeting, staffing, forecasting, and work planning for development workstreams
Mentor and train junior team members, fostering continuous capability growth
Ensure alignment of SAP project goals with broader business and organizational objectives
Promote continuous improvement and innovation within SAP development processes
Here’s what you need:
7+ years of SAP development experience
Extensive SAP project management experience, with a strong understanding of SAP solutions and implementation practices
Proven leadership experience managing multiple development teams in a fast‑paced environment
Strong knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across functional and technical teams
Strong proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management
Demonstrated ability to align SAP development activities with broader business strategies
Experience mentoring and developing team members
Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current on SAP tools, technologies, and industry trends
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Eligible to obtain a minimum of a Public Trust Clearance
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$157,900—$310,700 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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