SAP Release Manager

Position Title: SAP Release Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
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 on-premises and SAP RISE environments and In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture, Basis administration, and SAP ecosystem components.
• Hands-on 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 third-party 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.
• Hands-on 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 (N+1) landscape, retrofit configuration on both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Plan and coordinate release schedules in collaboration with cross-functional teams, multi-vendor 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 RISE-Specific Responsibilities:

• Leverage SAP RISE services to implement and maintain a scalable, cloud-based SAP landscape.
• Ensure alignment with SAP RISE's 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 large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations.
• Strong background in release management for SAP environments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making 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 long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's 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 : $85,500.00 - $114,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility
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 McCain, we're 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 person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are 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 vacation and holidays, company-supported 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 role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're 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)