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SAP Release Management Strategist

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Role: SAP Release Management Strategist / SME
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite role)
Responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the release of SAP software and systems to ensure a smooth transition to new versions and updates. This involves defining release strategies, managing change control, and coordinating with various teams to execute releases effectively.
  • 15+ years of experience in SAP Release Management, SAP Basis and SAP Solution Manager Change Management roles.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP Enterprise Release Management, including ChaRM full automation and integration with third-party tools
  • Strong expertise in CI/CD concepts, DevOps integration for SAP, and automated transport and deployment pipelines.
  • Knowledge of code quality and security validation tools and practices in the SAP ecosystem
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP transport management system (TMS), dual/multi-track landscapes, retrofit processes.
  • Proven expertise in SAP upgrade and patching cycles, including coordination and deployment.
  • Deep experience in implementing NZDT, NZDM, ZDO in large enterprise programs.
  • Proficient with SAP LiveCompare, SAP Tricentis Tosca, and LoadRunner for performance and quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in LoadRunner or similar tools for SAP load and performance testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP technical architecture, integration frameworks, and best practices
  • Experience with Business Process Monitoring, impact analysis, and test coverage strategies.
  • Strong experience with SAP HANA multi-node management in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of SAP Solution Manager, Focused Build, and integration with testing and monitoring tools.
  • Understanding of ITIL-based change and release management best practices.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with integration to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies in SAP context is a plus.
  • Lead the analysis of current SAP Enterprise Release Management processes and tools, identify gaps, and drive the implementation of effective solutions to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance
  • Oversee the end-to-end SAP release lifecycle, leveraging SAP ChaRM for change governance and full automation across development, QA, and production systems
  • Architect CI/CD pipelines integrated with ChaRM and automation tools to support continuous delivery and testing
  • Embed code quality, security scans, and transport validation checks within the SAP DevOps toolchain
  • Design and maintain highly available and scalable SAP S/4HANA systems on large HANA multi-node databases.
  • Implement downtime-optimized techniques (NZDT, NZDM, ZDO) to minimize business disruption during cutovers and upgrade
  • Utilize SAP LiveCompare for impact analysis and SAP Tricentis Tosca for comprehensive test automation
  • Drive load and performance testing strategies using LoadRunner or equivalent tools.
  • Integrate and manage business process monitoring (BPM) to ensure system reliability and early issue detection.
  • Champion comprehensive testing & quality assurance practices across landscapes to ensure delivery excellence.
  • Collaborate across teams to enforce architectural standards, ensure platform consistency, and promote innovation.
  • Implement structured release calendar and governance models for SAP transports and deployments.
  • Ensure compliance with audit and change control requirements during release planning and execution.
  • Work closely with SAP ChaRM (Change Request Management) or third-party tools to automate release workflows.
  • Manage cutover planning, release readiness, and post-release validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain documentation on release processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitor and improve the effectiveness of release processes with KPIs and continuous feedback loops.
  • Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and risks during release cycles.
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Role: SAP Release Management Strategist / SME
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite role)
Responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the release of SAP software and systems to ensure a smooth transition to new versions and updates. This involves defining release strategies, managing change control, and coordinating with various teams to execute releases effectively.
  • 15+ years of experience in SAP Release Management, SAP Basis and SAP Solution Manager Change Management roles.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP Enterprise Release Management, including ChaRM full automation and integration with third-party tools
  • Strong expertise in CI/CD concepts, DevOps integration for SAP, and automated transport and deployment pipelines.
  • Knowledge of code quality and security validation tools and practices in the SAP ecosystem
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP transport management system (TMS), dual/multi-track landscapes, retrofit processes.
  • Proven expertise in SAP upgrade and patching cycles, including coordination and deployment.
  • Deep experience in implementing NZDT, NZDM, ZDO in large enterprise programs.
  • Proficient with SAP LiveCompare, SAP Tricentis Tosca, and LoadRunner for performance and quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in LoadRunner or similar tools for SAP load and performance testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP technical architecture, integration frameworks, and best practices
  • Experience with Business Process Monitoring, impact analysis, and test coverage strategies.
  • Strong experience with SAP HANA multi-node management in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of SAP Solution Manager, Focused Build, and integration with testing and monitoring tools.
  • Understanding of ITIL-based change and release management best practices.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with integration to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies in SAP context is a plus.
  • Lead the analysis of current SAP Enterprise Release Management processes and tools, identify gaps, and drive the implementation of effective solutions to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance
  • Oversee the end-to-end SAP release lifecycle, leveraging SAP ChaRM for change governance and full automation across development, QA, and production systems
  • Architect CI/CD pipelines integrated with ChaRM and automation tools to support continuous delivery and testing
  • Embed code quality, security scans, and transport validation checks within the SAP DevOps toolchain
  • Design and maintain highly available and scalable SAP S/4HANA systems on large HANA multi-node databases.
  • Implement downtime-optimized techniques (NZDT, NZDM, ZDO) to minimize business disruption during cutovers and upgrade
  • Utilize SAP LiveCompare for impact analysis and SAP Tricentis Tosca for comprehensive test automation
  • Drive load and performance testing strategies using LoadRunner or equivalent tools.
  • Integrate and manage business process monitoring (BPM) to ensure system reliability and early issue detection.
  • Champion comprehensive testing & quality assurance practices across landscapes to ensure delivery excellence.
  • Collaborate across teams to enforce architectural standards, ensure platform consistency, and promote innovation.
  • Implement structured release calendar and governance models for SAP transports and deployments.
  • Ensure compliance with audit and change control requirements during release planning and execution.
  • Work closely with SAP ChaRM (Change Request Management) or third-party tools to automate release workflows.
  • Manage cutover planning, release readiness, and post-release validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain documentation on release processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitor and improve the effectiveness of release processes with KPIs and continuous feedback loops.
  • Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and risks during release cycles.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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