Job Summary Job Responsibilities:Upgrade and Release Planning:
Develop and execute comprehensive upgrade and release plans for SAP applications, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align release schedules with organizational goals and project timelines.
Project Management:
Lead and manage SAP projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Facilitate project meetings, manage stakeholder communications, and provide regular status updates to senior management.
Application Lifecycle Planning:
Establish and maintain an application lifecycle management framework for SAP applications, including planning for upgrades, enhancements, and retirements.
Ensure timely and effective transition of applications through various lifecycle stages, from development to production.
Maintaining SAP application landscape documentation, integration and interface documentation, architectural documentation, application recovery documentation, information classification documentation etc.
Responsible for application recovery testing.
SAP Basis Activity Coordination:
Oversee SAP Basis operations, including system performance monitoring, patch management, and database administration.
Coordinate with basis teams to ensure optimal system performance and availability, addressing issues proactively.
Ordering of SAP Basis and SAP Infrastructure services.
Implementation of SAP Security Best Practices:
Develop and enforce security protocols and best practices for SAP environments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
Middleware and System Integration:
Lead efforts in middleware and system integration, ensuring effective data flow and communication between SAP and third-party applications.
Evaluate and implement integration tools and technologies to enhance system interoperability and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with SAP technologies, industry trends, and emerging best practices to drive innovation and improvement within the SAP landscape.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to optimize system performance and security.
Job Requirements:
BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or relevant equivalent. ; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) preferred.
7+ years of experience in SAP architecture, project management, and system integration.
Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools within an SAP context.
Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOX) as they relate to SAP architecture.
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