SAP PI/PO Lead Consultant

Lead SAP PI Consultant (Security Clearance Eligiblty Required) On-site as a when required £65,000 - £80,000 Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP PI Consultant to join our team, specializing in SAP PI/PO integration development. This role involves designing and implementing SAP PI solutions, managing development processes, and leading a team to deliver high-quality outcomes. As an SAP PI Consultant, you will work closely with functional and testing teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth integration. Key Responsibilities: Integration Development: Develop integration solutions using SAP PI/PO, leveraging ABAP proxies, IDOCs, and RFCs. Design SAP PI solutions based on functional requirements to meet business needs. Configure interfaces using SAP PI with SOAP, REST APIs, and adapters like File, JDBC, and IDOC. Technical Documentation and Testing: Create technical documentation, including unit test plans for SAP PI solutions. Collaborate with functional and test teams to resolve issues during SAP PI development. Ensure all SAP PI developments meet agreed requirements, standards, and timelines. Team Leadership and Project Management: Lead the SAP PI development team, providing guidance and escalating issues as needed. Monitor work progress, ensuring completion of SAP PI tasks within agreed timescales and quality standards. Manage changes within SAP PI projects, coordinating with the Team Manager. Process Improvement and Compliance: Participate in process improvement initiatives related to SAP PI, ensuring compliance with quality processes. Maintain and complete quality records specific to SAP PI development. Required Skills and Experience: Expertise in SAP PI/PO 7.3 and SAP ABAP R/3 with strong SAP PI integration development skills. Proficiency in developing interfaces using SOAP, REST APIs, and OAS within SAP PI, and knowledge of adapters like File, JDBC, and IDOC. Experience in SAP PI interface design and configuration.Desirable Skills: Experience with ABAP Proxy Development and creating user-defined Java functions for SAP PI. Skills in SAP PI interface development for APIs. Familiarity with SAP TRM, PSCD, CRM, FI, and HR modules. Knowledge of UNIX, WebMethods, Microsoft Office, and SAP CTS+.Business Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to an SAP PI environment. Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work well in SAP PI teams