Job Description
Life at Ness:
At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a jobits a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams and deliver next-gen digital solutions. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical roots, people-first mindset, and a passion for innovation, customer value, and engineering excellence. If you're excited by the challenge of building high-performing teams, driving business outcomes, and leading digital transformationthis opportunity is for you.
What Youll Do:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple projectsstepping into code and reviews when needed.
- Lead technical pre-sales efforts including preparing estimates, defining solution architecture, and supporting bids and proposals.
- Direct end-to-end product development, ensuring alignment with delivery methodologies, quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and collaboration, embracing emerging technologies and practices.
- Manage cross-functional teams across engineering, platform support, and product enhancements in the SAP Data space.
- Champion people developmentfrom hiring and onboarding to performance reviews, coaching, and career growth plans.
- Ensure smooth execution of managed services, development, and platform admin support projects across global locations.
- Oversee P&L responsibilities, project scoping, risk, financials, and stakeholder communication with clarity and accountability.
- Drive excellence through metrics-based project management, team productivity, velocity, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the organization in external forums, write thought leadership content, and track emerging tech trends.
What You Bring:
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager leading large and complex digital initiatives.
- Hands-on expertise in SAP Data Management technologies such as BO, BODS, MDG, SAP HANA, SAP Cloud Analytics, SAP Data Intelligence, and SAP Integration.
- Prior experience managing 100+ team members, including cross-location and matrixed teams.
- Strong capabilities in program, account, and client management across both fixed price and T&M engagements.
- Demonstrated ability in managing scope, risk, budget, and delivery timelines efficiently.
- Deep knowledge of managing platform support/admin and development/enhancement tracks simultaneously.
- Strong business acumen with prior exposure to business development and pre-sales considered a plus.
- Excellent stakeholder and customer relationship management skills, with a proactive, value-driven approach.
- Passion for open-source technologies, performance optimization, and building low-latency systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with SAP BTP and emerging cloud solutions.
- Thought leadership in innovation and value-add agendas.
- Ability to operate independently and drive growth in ambiguous or high-pressure environments.
Why Join Us:
At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to applyeven if you dont meet every requirement, wed love to connect with you if this role excites you. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team members unique talents.
With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career thats meaningful and impactful.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Engineering Manager
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Ness
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
pre
project management
data management
sap
administration
verbal communication
client management
sap analytics cloud
business development
engineering management
bo
sales
mdg
bods
data intelligence
writing
sap integration
sap hana
communication skills
crm
architecture