Process Release Management Engineer

Position Title: Process Release Management Engineer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Gurgaon

Requisition ID: 35356

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled SAP S/4HANA Process Release Management Engineer to manage and oversee the release processes, deployment strategies, and change management within SAP S/4HANA environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), ChaRM (Change Request Management), and ITIL-based release management processes, ensuring smooth and controlled software releases and system updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Release & Deployment Management
• Develop and maintain release schedules for SAP S/4HANA updates, enhancements, and patches.
• Implement/coordinate Change Request Management (ChaRM) to control SAP landscape changes effectively.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment of releases with minimal business disruption.
• Enforce governance and compliance in SAP release processes.
• Process & Configuration Management
• Ensure best practices for SAP S/4HANA system configurations and custom developments changes.
• Coordinate / manage transport and deployment strategies using SAP Transport Management System (TMS).
• Oversee regression testing and impact analysis before releases go live.
• Automation and Tool Management:
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure understanding and effective use of automation tools (e.g., Solution Manager) for software development and deployment.
  
  

• Issue Resolution and Support:
• Act as an escalation point for release-related queries and provide L2/L3 support for urgent issues, maintaining and updating reports related to releases, and addressing issues to prevent future problems.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Support
• Collaborate with functional, technical, and business teams to align release strategies with business goals.
• Provide support during go-live and post-implementation phases, addressing any release-related issues.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on SAP release and change management processes.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance
• Identify areas for automation and process improvements in release management.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL, SOX, and other regulatory requirements for SAP change and release processes.
• Monitor and track SAP system performance to enhance reliability and stability.
  

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or a STEM-related field
• 5+ years of experience in SAP release, deployment, and change management within an SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), ChaRM, and Transport Management System (TMS).
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture, cloud/hybrid landscapes, and upgrade methodologies.
• Experience with ABAP transports, CTS+, and Retrofit processes.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Agile, CI/CD tools, and automation for SAP landscape management is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on risk management and compliance.