Manager, SAP Release Management

Job Description

The Manager, SAP Release Management will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and deployment of SAP releases, ensuring minimal disruption to our business operations and maximum value delivery to stakeholders. The SAP Release Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure seamless release cycles and effective communication of release plans and status .
Your Role Accountabilities :
RELEASE PLANNING , EXECUTION & DEPLOYMENT
• Develop and maintain the organization's release management process for the SAP eco system.
• Collaborate with development and functional teams to plan and prioritize SAP releases, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic objectives .
• Develop and maintain release roadmaps, identifying dependencies, risks, and potential issues.
• Create release packages and schedules, release calendar, including timelines, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Lead the execution of SAP releases, ensuring timely completion and minimal impact on business operations.
• Coordinate with development and functional teams to validate release artifacts, including code, configurations, and documentation.
• Manage release lead times and cut-off times, ensuring timely completion and minimal impact on business operations.
• Develop and maintain deployment plans, including scripts, tools, and processes for deploying SAP releases to production environments.
• Participate in CAB review approvals, ensuring effective communication and minimal disruption to business operations
• Ensure compliance with SAP deployment best practices, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all stakeholders are trained and aware of the release management process
COMPLIANC E & AUDIT READINESS
• Ensure all activities comply with SOX, and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for all release activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with SAP releases, including technical, business, and reputational risks.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, tracking risks and mitigating actions.
SAP S OLUTION MANAGER & C HA RM
• Design, Configure, and test Solution Manager connections across the SAP landscape - SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA, BW/4 HANA, GRC etc.
• Design and implementation of Charm workflow
• Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve CSOL/Retrofit/Downgrade Protection issues
• Design and setup Change cycles, Change types etc.
• Identify Solution Manager related issues, design and delivery of resolution and improvement plans to address these issues
• Lead the Solution Manager system upgrade and system consolidation projects in close collaboration with Basis team, lead regression testing and validation
• Lead the ongoing support of the change and release management processes in Solution Manager including end user training, process flow monitoring and error resolution
• Maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base related to Solution Manager and Release Management processes
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• P rovide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to help them grow professionally and personally.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop personalized development plans to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging team members to take ownership of their work and share their ideas.

Qualifications & Experiences:
• 10+ years of experience in managing SAP release s and related activities in SAP implementations as well as production support
• 7+ years of experience in Solution Manager administration and configuration with a focus on ChaRM and Transport Management
• 4+ years of experience in using ServiceNow change management processes
• 5+ years of experience leading a team
• 1 year experience with SAP Cloud ALM and SAP BTP CTMS
• M edia, entertainment or streaming services industry experience a plus
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations and briefings
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Superb relationship building skills
• Work collaboratively w/small teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Ability to work flexible schedules and available for working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work overtime and on-call rotations as needed
Not Required but preferred experience:
• 1+ years of experience in SA P Cloud A L M and BTP CTMS
• Know ledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
• Familiarity with streaming and similar products /services
• Experience working in a global company
• Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-1221k0-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.