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SAP Cutover/Release Manager – S/4HANA Migration
SAP Cutover/Release Manager – S/4HANA MigrationITL Canada • Montreal, CA
SAP Cutover/Release Manager – S/4HANA Migration

SAP Cutover/Release Manager – S/4HANA Migration

ITL Canada • Montreal, CA
5 days ago
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  • Full-time
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)Role OverviewEstablish Cutover/Deployment strategyEstablish and own the release calendar for S/4HANA migration (waves, mock runs, dress rehearsals, cutover, hypercare).Align release planning to SAP Activate phases (Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run) with clear entry/exit criteria and quality gates.Lead cross‑workstream coordination (Functional, Basis, Security, Integration, Data, WRICEF) for transport bundles and dependencies.Define and enforce transport management strategy (naming, sequencing, retrofit, emergency transports) using Solution Manager ChaRM or SAP Cloud ALM.Chair CAB (Change Advisory Board) and release readiness reviews; maintain change records and approval workflows.Coordinate system freezes, environment refreshes, and triage for defects; ensure appropriate backout and rollback plans.Own cutover orchestration: task list, resource plan, checkpoints, go/no‑go, command center runbooks, and communication plan.Ensure compliance (SOX, GDPR) and auditability: segregation of duties (SoD), traceability, evidence, and transport approvals.Drive test alignment: SIT/UAT/performance/security test windows, defect burn‑down, and release gating with QA leads.Monitor KPIs (on‑time releases, change failure rate, mean time to recover, defect leakage) and publish dashboards.Implement DevOps practices for SAP (CI/CD for ABAP/UI5 via gCTS/ATC checks, automation of transport deployments where feasible).Manage vendor and stakeholder communication; issue/risk escalation and mitigation planning.Continuously improve release processes, templates, and tooling; coach teams on release discipline.Required Skills10+ years in SAP programs with 5+ years in Release/Change Management; hands‑on S/4HANA migration/release experience.Strong knowledge of SAP transport management (ABAP/CTS+, gCTS), retrofit strategies across parallel tracks.Experience with SAP Solution Manager ChaRM and/or SAP Cloud ALM for change, release, and test orchestration.Understanding of SAP Activate methodology and stage/quality gates.Expertise coordinating cross‑functional SAP workstreams (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, EWM, Basis, Security, Integration, Data).Proficiency with WRICEF governance (workflow, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms).Strong grasp of compliance controls (SOX, GDPR) and audit requirements for change processes.Solid cutover planning skills: dry runs, timing, contingency and rollback.Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.Proficiency in project management tools like MPP, Smartsheets etcPreferred SkillsExperience with SAP MDG, SAP Data Services (BODS) and data cutover coordination.Knowledge of test tools (CBTA, Tricentis Tosca, Selenium) and defect management (Jira/Azure DevOps).Exposure to automation pipelines and repositories for SAP (gCTS, Git, Azure DevOps).Performance and security release gating experience; ATC checks and code quality metrics.CertificationsSAP certifications (e.g., SAP Activate, Solution Manager/Cloud ALM) and ITIL Foundation preferred.The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.Estimated annual compensation range for the candidate based in the below location will be:Ontario: $​ to $​​​​​​ -------------------------------------------------------Le responsable des versions SAP supervise la planification, l'orchestration et la gouvernance des versions de bout en bout pour les programmes de migration SAP S/4HANA. Ce rôle garantit une promotion sûre, conforme et opportune des changements à travers les environnements DEV/QA/UAT/Pre‑Prod/Prod, en s'alignant sur la méthodologie SAP Activate, les bonnes pratiques de gestion des transports et la gouvernance des changements en entreprise. Le responsable des versions coordonne les phases de transition et de support intensif (hypercare), gère les risques et les dépendances entre les flux de travail, et favorise l'amélioration continue des processus de publication.Compétences requisesDiplôme de licence ou équivalent étranger requis d'une institution accréditée.Au moins 8 ans d'expérience en technologie de l'information.Les candidats autorisés à travailler pour tout employeur au Canada sans parrainage de visa basé sur l'employeur sont invités à postuler. Infosys n'est pas en mesure de fournir un parrainage pour l'immigration pour ce poste pour le moment.Le candidat doit être situé à une distance raisonnable de Québec/Montréal ou être disposé à déménager dans la région. Ce poste peut nécessiter des déplacements.Responsabilités clésSAP Cutover/Release Manager – Migration S/4HANA (Description du poste)Aperçu du rôleÉtablir la stratégie de basculement/déploiementÉtablir et gérer le calendrier des versions pour la migration S/4HANA (vagues, simulations, répétitions générales, basculement, assistance intensive).Aligner la planification des versions sur les phases de SAP Activate (Découvrir, Préparer, Explorer, Réaliser, Déployer, Exploiter) avec des critères d’entrée/sortie clairs et des points de contrôle qualité.Diriger la coordination interflux de travail (Fonctionnel, Basis, Sécurité, Intégration, Données, WRICEF) pour les lots de transports et leurs dépendances.Définir et appliquer la stratégie de gestion des transports (nommage, séquençage, rétrofit, transports d’urgence) en utilisant Solution Manager ChaRM ou SAP Cloud ALM.Présider le CAB (Comité consultatif des changements) et les revues de préparation des versions ; maintenir les enregistrements de changements et les flux d’approbation.Coordonner les gels de système, les actualisations d’environnement et la gestion des défauts ; assurer la mise en place de plans de retour arrière et de restauration appropriés.Orchestration du passage en production : liste de tâches, plan des ressources, points de contrôle, go/no-go, runbooks du centre de commandement, et plan de communication. Assurer la conformité (SOX, RGPD) et l’auditabilité : séparation des fonctions (SoD), traçabilité, preuves, et approbations des transports. Piloter l’alignement des tests : fenêtres de tests SIT/UAT/performance/sécurité, suivi de la résolution des défauts et validation des releases avec les responsables QA. Surveiller les KPI (livraisons à temps, taux d’échec des changements, temps moyen de récupération, fuite de défauts) et publier les tableaux de bord. Mettre en œuvre les pratiques DevOps pour SAP (CI/CD pour ABAP/UI5 via gCTS/vérifications ATC, automatisation des déploiements de transports lorsque possible). Gérer la communication avec les fournisseurs et parties prenantes ; escalade des problèmes/risques et planification des mesures correctives. Améliorer en continu les processus de release, les modèles et les outils ; former les équipes à la discipline des releases.Compétences requisesPlus de 10 ans d'expérience dans les programmes SAP avec plus de 5 ans dans la gestion des versions/du changement ; expérience pratique de la migration/version S/4HANA.Solide connaissance de la gestion des transports SAP (ABAP/CTS+, gCTS), des stratégies de rétrofit sur des pistes parallèles.Expérience avec SAP Solution Manager ChaRM et/ou SAP Cloud ALM pour l'orchestration des changements, des versions et des tests.Compréhension de la méthodologie SAP Activate et des étapes/cibles de qualité.Expertise dans la coordination des flux de travail SAP transversaux (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, EWM, Basis, Sécurité, Intégration, Données).Maîtrise de la gouvernance WRICEF (workflow, rapports, interfaces, conversions, améliorations, formulaires).Bonne compréhension des contrôles de conformité (SOX, RGPD) et des exigences d'audit pour les processus de changement.Solides compétences en planification de bascule : simulations, calendrier, plans de contingence et de retour en arrière.Excellentes compétences en gestion des parties prenantes, en animation et en communication.Maîtrise des outils de gestion de projet tels que MPP, Smartsheets, etc.Compétences préféréesExpérience avec SAP MDG, SAP Data Services (BODS) et la coordination de la migration des données.Connaissance des outils de test (CBTA, Tricentis Tosca, Selenium) et de la gestion des défauts (Jira/Azure DevOps).Exposition aux pipelines d'automatisation et aux dépôts pour SAP (gCTS, Git, Azure DevOps).Expérience en contrôle des performances et de la sécurité des versions ; vérifications ATC et indicateurs de qualité du code.CertificationsCertifications SAP (par exemple, SAP Activate, Solution Manager/Cloud ALM) et certification ITIL Foundation préférées.Le poste implique de rester assis ainsi que de travailler sur un ordinateur pendant de longues périodes. Le candidat doit être capable de communiquer par téléphone, email ou en personne. EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
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