**The Release & Deployment Manager is responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of changes within the SAP S/4HANA landscape. Operating in a collaboration with our strategic IT partners , you will ensure that all functional and technical enhancements are deployed into production with zero business disruption, maintaining the integrity of our Sustain Operations. Overall responsible to manage all change & release management activities of SAP applications.** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Manage end-to-end SAP release & change management activities across sophisticated SAP S/4HANA implementations + Defining, maintaining, and governing release deployment frameworks aligned with program release plans + Coordinating release deployments and cutovers across projects, increments, and process teams + Handling business and IT change activities, ensuring alignment and smooth transition of changes & transports within SAP systems using SOLMAN CHARM & ServiceNow tools + Driving risk identification and contingency strategies for environments and releases + Collaborating closely with Release Management, Test Management, Data Migration, and Product Business partners + Planning and delivering change readiness checkpoints to ensure on-time PROD movements. + Facilitating release stand-ups, tracking execution, and ensuring timely delivery of increments + Providing cockpit-based reporting and clear progress updates to participants + Building and leading a strong network of change representatives across Agile projects + Continuously improving change and release processes by implementing standard methodologies and efficiency improvements **Secondary Skills** + Coordinate with FME ITS & Business teams to identify release-wise requirement + Segregate existing & new requirement to decide validation scope of the release in collaboration with validation team. + Manage testing & cutover activities as required by the program. **Qualifications** **1) Required training and education:** + ISTQB Foundation, Agile or any other Advanced Level certification + SAP SOLMAN Certifications preferred **2) Required professional experience (in years):** + 8+ years of experience in software change and release management, with 5+ years of experience in SAP implementation / upgrade / support related change & release management + Strong hands-on experience in SAP SOLMAN CHARM & transport management, Atlassian Jira, ServiceNow, Tricentis test & Vera is a must. + Have experience in Pharma industry – GXP/ CSV processes & regulated / validated release methodologies + Shown expertise in planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases in sophisticated environments + Shown knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and ITIL processes + Validated ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment + Good experience working with offshore and global teams + Excellent partner management, communication, and partnership skills + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities + Certifications in Agile Release Trains, ITIL, PMP, or similar are helpful + Proficiency with SAP Signavio for business process modelling is preferred + A continuous learner approach with willingness to adapt to new tools, technologies, and delivery models **IT skills** + SAP SOLMAN + Tricentis Qtest & Vera + Jira + ServieNow