SAP IT Engineer – Senior

Job Title: SAP IT Engineer – Senior

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday through Thursday)

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Rate: $60 - $70/hr

Salary (Conversion): $113,000 – $170,000 annually

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this role, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN, L-1, J-1, E-2, or any other employment-based visa.

On-Call: Required for major incidents

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP IT Engineer to serve as the service owner accountable for the overall service level of SAP. This role is responsible for leading SAP operations, reducing incident rates, ensuring audit and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the SAP landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP technical expertise across multiple modules, strong ITIL knowledge, and the ability to lead developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, outsourced IT environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
• 7+ years of experience as an SAP Engineer
• 3–5 years of hands-on SAP experience across one or more of the following modules: MM, PM, FI/CO, Basis, GRC, ABAP
• 1+ years of experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of ITIL support practices including Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Release Management
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for IT service management
• Ability to work effectively in an outsourced IT environment
• Experience with and knowledge of legacy and new computing architectures
• Experience managing technology costs, including license management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Availability for on-call support during major incidents

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification in one or more modules (MM, PM, FI/CO, Basis, GRC, or ABAP)
• ITIL Foundation certification or higher
• Experience in the utilities or energy industry
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration or implementation
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience contributing to technology roadmap development

Key Responsibilities

SAP Service Ownership & Operations

• Serve as the service owner accountable for the overall service level of SAP
• Lead other developers to reduce incident rates and improve system stability
• Review and improve the quality of changes deployed to production environments
• Identify defects and work with Product Owners to prioritize remediation

Compliance & Audit

• Work with audit teams to ensure compliance with control tests and regulatory requirements
• Manage SAP licenses to ensure compliance and drive cost reduction
• Ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Organize and maintain comprehensive SAP documentation
• Prepare and deliver status reports, risk assessments, and issue summaries for leadership

Stakeholder Communication & Strategy

• Provide recommendations for consideration in developing the Technology roadmap
• Communicate risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning and execution

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve SAP operations and support workflows
• Support implementation of process improvements and best practices across the SAP landscape

Success in This Role

• Reduction in SAP incident rates and improved system uptime
• Successful audit outcomes and sustained compliance
• Accurate and timely reporting and documentation
• Effective license management resulting in cost optimization
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners
• Contributions to the technology roadmap that align with business objectives