SAP Release Manager

Role Overview: You are an experienced SAP S/4HANA Release Management & DevOps Lead responsible for overseeing the release and deployment processes for SAP S/4HANA systems within an organization. Your role involves ensuring seamless collaboration between development, operations, and business teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient software solutions. You will design, implement, and manage the release and DevOps strategy for SAP S/4HANA projects, overseeing release cycles, automating deployment pipelines, and enhancing system stability through DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities: - Define and implement SAP S/4HANA release management processes. - Oversee SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM). - Develop release schedules and implement risk management strategies to prevent release failures. - Drive DevOps adoption in SAP environments. - Implement automated testing, code quality checks, and transport automation. - Work with development teams to ensure version control and rollback procedures. - Ensure stability and consistency across SAP landscapes. - Monitor and optimize performance, security, and compliance in SAP release processes. - Drive continuous improvement by analyzing key release KPIs and system performance metrics. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SAP BASIS, Development, Functional, Security, and Business teams. - Provide regular status updates on release cycles, DevOps improvements, and risk assessments to leadership. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 14+ years of SAP experience and 3+ years in SAP Release Management & DevOps roles. - Expertise in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), ChaRM, Transport Management (TMS), CTS+, and experience with DevOps automation tools like Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. - Soft skills such as strong leadership, communication, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive mindset. - Preferred qualifications include SAP certifications in Solution Manager, DevOps, or S/4HANA Technical Administration, experience with Agile, ITIL, and SAFe methodologies, and prior experience managing SAP DevOps in large-scale global implementations.,