OpenText is a global leader in information management, focusing on AI-first, future-driven, and human-centered innovation. The Chief Data Office (CDO) Group manages the organization’s Finance Systems, primarily SAP S/4HANA. This team delivers end-to-end financial solutions, ensuring compliance and driving innovation. The SAP Technical Development Lead drives all technical SAP development activities, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions by leading teams, enforcing best practices, and fostering collaboration.

Must Have

• Lead and manage SAP technical development team across projects and operational initiatives.
• Plan, estimate, and deliver RICEFW objects per project timelines.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Collaborate with functional consultants and technical teams to promote seamless integration.
• Perform ABAP RICEFW estimation, reconciliation, and present progress in project meetings.
• Mentor team members on SAP best practices and OpenText development standards.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, execute testing, and support post-go-live activities.
• 15+ years of experience in ABAP & HR ABAP development and SAP project management.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4 HANA development processes, Eclipse, Fiori, BTP, SAPUI5 and Node.js.
• Extensive working knowledge and understanding of SAP's new Enhancement frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in SAP RICEFW objects and related development standards.
• Solid understanding of SAP functional processes and integration points.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience managing teams of 5+ developers.
• Excellent multitasking and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of evolving SAP technologies and willingness to learn new tools.

Lead IT Software Developer

Available in 2 locations

Richmond Hill, Ontario, CAN, L4B 4N8

Waterloo, Ontario, CAN, N2L 0A1

undefined: CAN

Category: IT & Cloud Operations

reqId: 50522

Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

The Chief Data Office (CDO) Group at OpenText manages the organization’s Finance Systems, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA – Simple Finance as the core ERP platform. This team delivers end-to-end financial solutions through a combination of system configuration, process enhancements and custom software development, ensuring compliance with SAP best practices. Their responsibilities include maintaining integrated financial processes, implementing governance and quality standards, and driving innovation in financial operations that support OpenText’s global business needs.

Your Impact

The SAP Technical Development Lead is responsible for driving all technical SAP development activities across projects and change requests. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions by leading development teams, enforcing best practices, and fostering strong collaboration between technical and functional teams.

What the role offers

As a Lead IT Developer, you will:

• Lead and manage SAP technical development team across projects and operational initiatives.
• Plan, estimate, and deliver RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) per project timelines.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Collaborate with functional consultants and technical teams to promote seamless integration.
• Perform ABAP RICEFW estimation, reconciliation, and present progress in project meetings.
• Mentor team members on SAP best practices and OpenText development standards.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, execute testing, and support post-go-live activities.

What you need to Succeed:

• 15+ years of experience in ABAP & HR ABAP development and SAP project management.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4 HANA development processes, Eclipse, Fiori, BTP, SAPUI5 and Node.js
• Extensive working knowledge and understanding of SAP's new Enhancement frameworks
• Proven leadership experience with at least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in SAP RICEFW objects and related development standards.
• Solid understanding of SAP functional processes and integration points.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience managing teams of 5+ developers.
• Excellent multitasking and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of evolving SAP technologies and willingness to learn new tools.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.