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Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sitas, and McCain.

What youll be doing:

The SAP Tech Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable and maintainable SAP solutions to support business requirements. This role involves managing a team of SAP developers, ensuring adherence to best practices, and collaborating with functional and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions across various SAP modules. The role demands deep technical expertise in SAP development tools and platforms, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of SAP solutions, including analysis, design, development, and implementation.
  • Manage and mentor a team of SAP developers across modules such as Retail, POS, EWM, and CAR.
  • Translate functional specifications into detailed technical designs and guide development accordingly.
  • Ensure compliance with SAP development standards and best practices, including performance optimization.
  • Oversee development activities including coding, code reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with functional consultants, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and mitigate risks in development phases.
  • Drive innovation by staying updated with emerging SAP technologies such as ABAP RESTful Programming Model, Fiori/UI5, BTP, and CDS Views.
  • Support integration scenarios using PI/PO, BAPI, BADI, OData services, and other middleware tools.
  • Provide support for S/4HANA migration and implementation projects.
  • Proactively identify and resolve complex technical issues and system bottlenecks.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture and promote knowledge sharing.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

  • SAP ABAP, PI/PO, BAPI, BADI, OData, CDS Views
  • SAP Fiori/UI5 application development
  • SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
  • SAP Retail, POS, EWM, and CAR functional knowledge
  • Integration with third-party applications and middleware
  • Performance tuning and code optimization
  • S/4HANA system architecture and migration knowledge
  • Effective leadership and mentorship of development teams
  • Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable SAP customizations
  • Efficient project and resource management
  • Continuous process improvements and adherence to technical governance
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP development with at least 3 years in a technical lead role
  • Proven experience in leading development teams and delivering SAP solutions
  • Exposure to large-scale SAP implementations and S/4HANA migrations preferred

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, were dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

If youre seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: www.gmg.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
Retail

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