Development Manager (f/m/d) for SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA empowers companies to easily create feasible and optimized production plans and procurement proposals. PP/DS performs finite capacity planning, which means it considers real-world limitations and constraints, such as available machinery capacity or raw materials.

To accelerate the improvement and modernization of our solution, we are establishing a new development team in Walldorf following the Harmonized Product Operating Model.

We are looking for a development manager to build up and lead a new Empowered Product Team partnering closely with the teams of the PP/DS and IBP ecosystem.

• Take full ownership of development and engineering progress, ensuring accountability, alignment, and successful delivery of our product
• Provide expert technical guidance and implement best practices to drive efficient and effective product development process
• Lead with a hands-on approach, leveraging deep technical expertise as a former engineer to inspire, guide, and support the team
• Actively facilitate and channel solutions for complex technical problems, fostering collaboration and innovative problem-solving
• Foster the development of high-quality software that is secure, robust, scalable, and maintainable, meeting the quality assurance process and product standards
• Coach and mentor engineering team members, cultivating a strong culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth

What you bring

We expect

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in software engineering
• Leadership experience (either technical or people management)
• 5 years of experience with ABAP
• Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA
• Experience with at least one object-oriented language
• Willingness to learn new technologies if necessary
• Eagerness to tackle challenging tasks
• Ability to work well with other team members across different locations
• A solution-oriented attitude in a highly innovative work environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent English language skills written and oral, German language skills are a bonus

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with supply chain management concepts, IBP, APO or similar products

Where you belong

Our organization is responsible for the development and enhancement of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) within SAP S/4HANA. You will join a dynamic new scrum team which will contribute to the success of SAP’s solutions around Supply Chain Planning.

In our collaborative environment, innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. This role offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth within a global organization. You will collaborate closely with other scrum teams and product management across various locations, including Walldorf, Budapest and Bangalore.

This position allows you to engage in the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and development of core PP/DS processes, providing you with a diverse and enriching work experience.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.