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 ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end SAP release & change management activities across sophisticated SAP S/4HANA implementationsDefining, maintaining, and governing release deployment frameworks aligned with program release plansCoordinating release deployments and cutovers across projects, increments, and process teamsHandling business and IT change activities, ensuring alignment and smooth transition of changes & transports within SAP systems using SOLMAN CHARM & ServiceNow toolsDriving risk identification and contingency strategies for environments and releasesCollaborating closely with Release Management, Test Management, Data Migration, and Product Business partnersPlanning and delivering change readiness checkpoints to ensure on-time PROD movements.Facilitating release stand-ups, tracking execution, and ensuring timely delivery of incrementsProviding cockpit-based reporting and clear progress updates to participantsBuilding and leading a strong network of change representatives across Agile projectsContinuously improving change and release processes by implementing standard methodologies and efficiency improvementsSecondary SkillsCoordinate with FME ITS & Business teams to identify release-wise requirementSegregate 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 certificationSAP 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 managementStrong 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 methodologiesShown expertise in planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases in sophisticated environmentsShown knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and ITIL processesValidated ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, multifaceted environmentGood experience working with offshore and global teamsExcellent partner management, communication, and partnership skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilitiesCertifications in Agile Release Trains, ITIL, PMP, or similar are helpfulProficiency with SAP Signavio for business process modelling is preferredA continuous learner approach with willingness to adapt to new tools, technologies, and delivery modelsIT skillsSAP SOLMANTricentis Qtest & VeraJiraServieNow