Job Description
The Center of Excellence (COE) is an integral part of the Product Development and Engineering Unit in Business Tech. Our mission is to empower our organization and customers with exceptional digital experiences through cutting-edge engineering practices.
As a part of the Enterprise Application Area under COE, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our software development capabilities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work to optimize processes and ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and secure software solutions.
Role Overview
As an SAP Engineering Manager, you will have formal staff responsibility for 10-15 engineers working on various products focused on SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management). Your responsibilities will span from building a strong engineering culture to ensuring organizational health and efficiency in delivery and competence development.
You will oversee recruiting, staffing, and talent retention, ensuring a balanced mix of consultants and employees across tech locations. Additionally, you will manage stakeholder expectations, address conflicting priorities, and translate long-term objectives into actionable strategies, maintaining a balance between tactical and strategic perspectives
People Development
- Provide strategic direction and mentoring to SAP Application Engineers.
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and create professional development plans.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts aligned with organizational objectives.
- Organize training programs to ensure engineers possess the skills needed for success.
Budget Management
- Plan and manage the overall budget for the product area.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources across teams.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineering Managers to maintain cross-functional alignment.
- Ensure team efforts align with business goals and strategic initiatives.
Staffing
- Manage team composition and workloads, addressing staffing needs holistically.
- Maintain an optimal ratio of consultants and employees to balance expertise and cost.
- Develop location strategies for onshore, nearshore, and offshore staffing models.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of managerial experience in similar roles.
- Demonstrated expertise as an SAP EWM Functional Consultant, with experience leading teams in this domain.
- Solid understanding of Warehouse Management processes in both e-commerce and traditional settings.
- Proven ability to manage resource allocation budgets in large enterprises with complex backend systems.
Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to foster professional growth.
- Capacity to balance stakeholder priorities and deliver practical solutions.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position based in Bengaluru, India.
Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 15th Feb. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.
Benefits
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
Inclusion & Diversity
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.
