Software Engineering Manager/Staff Software Engineering Manager (SAP Platform Manager)

Role Description

As a Software Engineering Manager or Staff Software Engineering Manager (SAP Platform Manager), you will lead and mentor engineering teams across a variety of SAP technical domains. You will drive architectural decisions, ensure engineering excellence, and deliver innovative solutions that impact core freight movement operations. You will serve as a key technical leader responsible for the strategy, governance, and delivery of SAP platforms, collaborating cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to align SAP capabilities with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of SAP engineers and developers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Define and drive SAP platform strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with enterprise technology goals and business requirements.
• Oversee the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of SAP solutions across relevant functional and technical domains.
• Partner with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, reliable SAP solutions.
• Ensure SAP platform health, performance, and stability through governance frameworks, change management practices, and operational standards.
• Manage the full project lifecycle for SAP initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, delivery, and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate with security, GRC, and compliance teams to ensure SAP environments meet internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in SAP development practices, tooling, automation, and platform operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during SAP upgrades, migrations, and implementations.
• Establish and maintain SAP platform documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience working within the SAP ecosystem, with demonstrated depth in SAP platform engineering, architecture, or solution delivery.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership, people management, or platform ownership role leading SAP engineers, developers, or functional delivery teams.
• Hands-on experience with one or more SAP domains, such as:
  • SAP S/4HANA, ECC environments, BTP and cloud-based SAP services
  • SAP GRC and Security
  • SAP development frameworks (ABAP, integrations, extensions)
  • SAP functional platforms supporting Finance, HR, or Procurement
• Experience overseeing end-to-end SAP initiatives, including design, build, testing, deployment, stabilization, or ongoing operations.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in engineering practices, automation, standardization, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with SAP's broader platform ecosystem, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models.
• Experience with SAP integration technologies and connectivity with enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of SAP security, authorization concepts, and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise directory services as they relate to SAP environments.
• SAP certifications in relevant modules, platforms, or technical areas.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or freight operations environments is a plus.

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.