SAP Release Manager

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