SAP Release Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Software Release Engineering
- Lead and mentor the SAP release engineering team for complex SAP Greenfield implementations within regulated business landscape
- Define and implement release management strategies, ensuring high-quality software releases
- Deep understanding of SAP S/4 HANA landscape
- Develop and maintain retrofitting to automate SAP deployment and integration releases for different SAP projects running within Booking SAP landscape
- Deep understanding of SAP BASIS is must-have along with understanding of SAP modules (OTC/ FICA)
- Worked in SAP Greenfield implementations and implemented
- Establish best practices for SAP release governance
- Manage version control strategies within SAP and in-depth knowledge of SAP authorization concepts and SAP security best practices
- Troubleshoot import issues and simulate Code migrations to Production
- Use Developer/repository tools like Git/ACDC
- Highlight Code impact analysis activities with Changes and manage active Risk profile for large Code changes
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Proactively identify and assess potential risks associated with releases
- Monitor releases for potential issues and escalate concerns promptly
- Continuous Improvement and Automation
- Analyze release performance metrics and identify areas for improvement
- Implement automation tools and processes to streamline release activities and reduce manual effort
- Champion the adoption of DevOps principles and best practices within the SAP landscape
- Familiarity with Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Qualifications

- Extensive SAP Experience
- 11+ yrs. of experience in SAP BASIS administration, SAP Release management
- Deep understanding of SAP system landscape, transport management, and change management processes
- Proven expertise in managing complex SAP releases involving multiple systems and modules
- Managing a Team of Developers (ABAP) + SAP BASIS + Functional as a group
- Hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM) or other release management tools
- Strong knowledge of SAP authorization concepts and security best practices
- Possess experience in designing, operating, and improving release, change request, and test management processes
- Have hands-on experience with SAP TMS and SAP Change Control (ChaRM)
- Cross-Functional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, and FICA)
- Experience collaborating with diverse teams (DevOps, ABAP, Security, infrastructure, SAP FI Teams, Business Teams)
- Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of SAP BASIS technologies (e.g., NetWeaver, HANA, ABAP)
- Experience with operating systems (Linux, Windows) and databases (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server) (Good to have experience)
- Scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation are a plus. (Good to have experience)
- Experience with functional business processes or previous experience on a Techno-functional role
- Leadership and Communication
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in complex software releases
- Ability to influence and build consensus across different teams and stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage complex SAP releases in complex Systems Landscape

Preferences

- Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP)
- Certifications in SAP Basis, ITIL, or project management
- Experience with DevOps tools and Automation frameworks
- Background in project management, with experience in SAP ERP projects or ERP support organizations being a plus