Position Title: SAP Release Manager
Position Type: Regular FullTime
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Requisition ID:35492
We are looking for a highly skilled professional to join our team as an S/4HANA Release Manager with extensive experience in SAP RISE with exposure to Brownfield technical upgrades. This role will focus on managing the technical operations releases and enhancements of SAP S/4HANA systems with a particular emphasis on SAP RISE environments. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise strategic planning and operational excellence to ensure the seamless functioning of our SAP landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
S/4HANA Basis Administration:
MUST have skills:
- Manage the technical foundation of SAP S/4HANA systems in both onpremises and SAP RISE environments and Indepth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture Basis administration and SAP ecosystem components.
- Handson experience and able to execute SUM DMO to do conversion of ECC to S/4HANA on RISE.
- Able to perform heterogenous Operating System & Database Migration of boundary applications to Cloud Hyperscaler.
- Integrate S/4HANA and Netweaver applications with SAP BTP and thirdparty applications.
- Should be familiar & troubleshoot with Vistex Datasphere SAP Disclosure Management Archiving SAP Solution Manager Fiori BW SRM Load Balancers Firewalls etc.
SUPPORTING Skills
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Basis administration and architecture. Knowledge of database management (HANA preferred) and operating systems (Linux Windows)
- Familiarity with cloud computing virtualization technologies and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Strong Experience with HANA XS/Experience on SAP HANA Administration / Operations and to make recommendations to improve performance.
- Proficiency in SAP Solution Manager ChaRM Technical Monitoring Business Process Monitoring Test Suite CTS and related tools.
- Handson experience with SAP RISE services including provisioning monitoring and cloud migration.
Release Management:
- Develop and execute a robust release management process for SAP S/4HANA ensuring smooth deployments of updates enhancements and fixes.
- Manage releases among AMS (N) and Projects (N1 landscape retrofit configuration on both onpremise and cloud environments.
- Plan and coordinate release schedules in collaboration with crossfunctional teams multivendor environment and minimizing system downtime.
- Ensure all changes are thoroughly tested validated and documented prior to deployment.
- Maintain a centralized release calendar and manage dependencies between environments.
- Drive continuous improvements in the release process to align with business and IT objectives.
SAP RISESpecific Responsibilities:
- Leverage SAP RISE services to implement and maintain a scalable cloudbased SAP landscape.
- Ensure alignment with SAP RISEs operational best practices and compliance requirements.
- Manage interactions with SAP RISE operations teams including provisioning monitoring and system upgrades.
- Analyze cost performance and service levels specific to the SAP RISE framework proposing optimizations where applicable.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Act as the primary technical advisor and point of contact for SAP RISE operations.
- Work closely with functional technical and business teams to align system performance with organizational goals.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release status system health and project milestones.
- Facilitate technical troubleshooting sessions during critical incidents and system downtimes.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Identify opportunities for automation and performance enhancements in Basis operations and release processes.
- Stay updated with SAP RISE innovations including advanced analytics AI tools and integration capabilities.
- Propose and implement tools techniques and frameworks to enhance system reliability and team efficiency.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
- 12 years of experience in SAP Basis administration with at least 3 years in SAP RISE environments.
- Proven track record of managing largescale SAP implementations upgrades and migrations.
- Strong background in release management for SAP environments.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Behavioral Skills:
- Learning Agility and Think Customer mentality.
- Ability to understand and design change management strategies according to business requirements.
- RAPID decision making.
- Collaborate effectively with peer engineers and developers to solve complex problems.
- Ability to understand the longterm (big picture) and shortterm perspectives of situations.
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
- Certifications in SAP S/4HANA Basis SAP RISE or HANA database administration are highly desirable.
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Compensation Package:$85500.00$114000.00CAD annually bonuseligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays companysupported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the benefit details available during the application process.
Your wellbeing matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.
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Job Family:Information Technology
Division:Global Digital Technology
Department:S4 Operations
Location(s): CA Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company:McCain Foods (Canada)
Required Experience:
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