Software Engineering Manager/Staff Software Engineering Manager (SAP Platform Manager) (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, dedicated to transporting freight across the nation. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager or Staff Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor engineering teams, drive architectural decisions, and deliver innovative SAP solutions that enhance core freight movement operations.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
• 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