Director, Consulting Services - SAP Development Team Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

The Director, Consulting Services – SAP Development Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the full technical development portfolio for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation within the U.S. Federal sector. This individual will lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams—ABAP developers, SAP Integration Suite/PI-PO developers, and UI/UX Fiori specialists—ensuring alignment with program requirements, federal standards, and clean-core development principles. This leader combines deep SAP engineering expertise with proven people-management experience. The role plays a critical part in shaping technical strategy, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and enabling an integrated SAP S/4HANA solution across business, functional, and technical domains. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage technical teams across ABAP, Integration Suite, and Fiori/UI disciplines.
• Develop staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and manage team capacity and career growth.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative technical culture that supports CGI Federal's delivery model.
• Ensure onboarding, team enablement, and continuous learning consistent with SAP S/4HANA and modern development practices.

Technical Ownership & Delivery

• Oversee development of custom extensions, integrations, and enhancements using S/4HANA-aligned tools.
• Ensure development follows clean-core principles, aligns with SAP's Activate methodology, and adheres to federal security and compliance requirements.
• Conduct reviews of technical specifications, code deliverables, and integration logic.
• Coordinate end-to-end technical defect resolution, performance tuning, and production support.

Program & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with functional leads, solution architects, the PMO, and client leadership to align technical delivery with program objectives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical federal stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and guide teams through backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning.

Quality, Standards & Governance

• Define and enforce development standards across code quality, documentation, design patterns, and DevSecOps processes.
• Ensure all custom development complies with federal IT controls, security policies, and audit requirements.
• Provide oversight for technical cutover, data conversion tools, integration testing, and regression cycles.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance. At least 8 years of SAP development experience, including ABAP, CDS, OData, workflows, and modern S/4HANA extension models. 5+ years of experience leading SAP technical teams in a complex environment. Ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to executives, project teams, and federal stakeholders. Experience supporting U.S. Federal agencies or regulated public-sector clients. Hands-on understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, Integration Suite/PI-PO, ABAP, and Fiori/UI5. Ability to manage and mentor diverse technical professionals and build cohesive, high-performing teams. Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile or hybrid-Agile delivery.

Desired (non-essential) qualifications:

Prior experience as a Development Manager, Technical Architect, or Director in SAP federal engagements. Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, accessibility (508), and security standards. SAP certifications in ABAP, S/4HANA development (RAP/ABAP Cloud), or Integration Suite.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $143,500.00 - $310,700.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: Competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, wellness and well-being programs.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at View email address on click.appcast.io. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.