Principal Infrastructure & Release Lead (mwd)

As Principal SAP Infrastructure & Release Lead you are responsible for the group-wide infrastructure deployment and release governance of the Implico Group.

You ensure that our product architectures are not only conceptually sound but can also be delivered in a scalable stable and cost-efficient manner. You build the structural foundations for professional CI/CD processes modern cloud infrastructures and a controlled release organization.

Your Responsibilities

• SAP Release Management

End-to-end release cycle governance using SAPChaRMor SAP Cloud ALM across Private Cloud Public Cloud and SAP BTP landscapes
Transport governance and landscape management across development quality and production environments
Definition and ownership of quality gates release readiness criteria and environment strategies
Cutover planning go-live coordination and post-releasestabilizationin close collaboration with Engineering and Architecture teams
Group-widestandardizationof release processes and governance frameworks aligned to the SAP release framework and Clean Core principles

• CI/CD & Deployment Governance in a Hybrid Model

Definition and introduction of group-wide CI/CD standards
Design and further development of deployment architectures (SAP Private Cloud Public Cloud SAP BTP) and Clean-Core compliance

• Cloud Infrastructure & Scalability

Building scalable cloud infrastructures across all product lines
Definition of monitoring observability and security standards in the delivery process
Ensuring technical delivery capability in close coordination with Technical Architects

• Cost & Platform Responsibility

Active cloud cost management and transparency over infrastructure costs
Establishing cost-conscious architecture and deployment principles
Member of the Architecture Board with responsibility for the overall cost and delivery perspective

• Building the Platform Engineering Team

Contribute to the conception and progressive establishment of a scalable Platform Engineering structure
Support the technical development and growth of DevOps capabilities within the Engineeringorganization

Organizational Classification

Group-wide responsibility across all product lines
Principal-Level role
Member of the Architecture Board
Close collaboration with CTO Enterprise Architects Technical Architects and Director AI Engineering

Required

Proven hands-on experience in SAP Release Management including end-to-end release cycle ownership ChaRM or SAP Cloud ALM governance transport management and environment strategy
Experience building and operating modern cloud infrastructures within a SAP hybrid landscape (Private Cloud Public Cloud SAP BTP)
Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment governance within a SAP environment
Strong understanding of cloud cost models and infrastructure optimization
Experience in standardizing and governing technical release processes at scale
High technical credibility and a structured assertive working style
Preferred
Experience with containerization and scalable deployment architectures ( Kubernetes)
Background in building or growing a DevOps or Platform Engineering team
Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM or successor tooling for release and operations management
Experience with CI/CD toolchains such as Jenkins GitHub Actions orArgoCD

Why This Role Matters

You create the foundation for scalable product development without linear cost growth. Through stable releases professional deployment structures and active cost management you sustainably improve the predictability efficiency and margin quality of the Implico Group.