SAP S4 Process Release Management Engineer

Role Overview: As a skilled SAP S/4HANA Process Release Management Engineer, your role involves managing and overseeing release processes, deployment strategies, and change management within SAP S/4HANA environments. You will need expertise in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), ChaRM (Change Request Management), and ITIL-based release management processes to ensure smooth and controlled software releases and system updates. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain release schedules for SAP S/4HANA updates, enhancements, and patches. - Implement/coordinate Change Request Management (ChaRM) to control SAP landscape changes effectively. - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment of releases with minimal business disruption. - Enforce governance and compliance in SAP release processes. Process & Configuration Management: - Ensure best practices for SAP S/4HANA system configurations and custom developments changes. - Coordinate/manage transport and deployment strategies using SAP Transport Management System (TMS). - Oversee regression testing and impact analysis before releases go live. Automation and Tool Management: - Collaborate with development teams to ensure understanding and effective use of automation tools (e.g., Solution Manager) for software development and deployment. Issue Resolution and Support: - Act as an escalation point for release-related queries and provide L2/L3 support for urgent issues. - Maintain and update reports related to releases and address issues to prevent future problems. Stakeholder Coordination & Support: - Collaborate with functional, technical, and business teams to align release strategies with business goals. - Provide support during go-live and post-implementation phases, addressing any release-related issues. - Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on SAP release and change management processes. Continuous Improvement & Compliance: - Identify areas for automation and process improvements in release management. - Ensure compliance with ITIL, SOX, and other regulatory requirements for SAP change and release processes. - Monitor and track SAP system performance to enhance reliability and stability. Qualifications Required: Education & Experience: - Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or a STEM-related field. - 5+ years of experience in SAP release, deployment, and change management within an SAP S/4HANA environment. Technical Skills: - Expertise in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), ChaRM, and Transport Management System (TMS). - Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture, cloud/hybrid landscapes, and upgrade methodologies. - Experience with ABAP transports, CTS+, and Retrofit processes. - Familiarity with DevOps, Agile, CI/CD tools, and automation for SAP landscape management is a plus. Soft Skills: - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams. - Detail-oriented with a focus on risk management and compliance.,