SAP Governance and Basis Manager
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Manage change lifecycle including approvals, testing, release, and deployment. - Maintain and prioritize change backlog and ensure documentation. - Define escalation paths for risks and conflicts. - Ensure no uncontrolled changes are deployed to production. Release Management - Define release strategy and cycles. - Own release planning and calendar. - Ensure readiness criteria (testing, approvals, risk) before releases. - Oversee deployments and cutover activities. - Ensure traceability and documentation of releases. Test Management - Align testing cycles with release planning. - Oversee test management and automation tools and manage defect resolution. - Ensure traceability across requirements, changes, and tests. - Define quality gates and ensure audit readiness. System Delivery & ALM Governance - Oversee end-to-end lifecycle from demand to operation. - Manage ALM processes including requirements, changes, testing, and documentation. - Ensure standardisation of delivery processes globally. - Govern ALM tools (Cloud ALM, Signavio and in the future Test Automation tool). SAP Basis & Operations - Oversee SAP system administration and performance. - Govern transport, refresh cycles, upgrades, and patching. - Ensure system stability and performance monitoring. - Coordinate with operations and SAP RISE AMS teams. SAP GRC & Security - Govern user access and role management. - Ensure compliance with audit and internal controls. Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead and develop a team of SAP specialists. - Manage stakeholders across IT, business, and audit. - Communicate changes, risks, and releases effectively. - Define KPIs for change success, release stability, and defects. - Monitor and report performance. - Drive standardisation and governance maturity. Qualifications: - 7+ years experience in SAP Governance, Basis, GRC, or ALM. - Experience in S/4HANA programmes preferred. - Strong knowledge of Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, Basis, and GRC. - Degree in IT or related field. Skills - Leadership and team management. xbhjioe - Strong analytical and governance mindset.