SAP Release and Cutover Manager

The SAP Release and Cutover Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating SAP releases and innovation initiatives within the organization. This role includes planning, executing, and overseeing release processes, as well as identifying and implementing innovative SAP solutions that enhance business processes, increase efficiency, and provide competitive advantage.

Main Activities

Release Management: Planning, coordinating, and executing SAP release schedules, including managing version control and ensuring the integrity of SAP environments throughout the release process.

Innovation Management: Identifying, evaluating, and implementing new SAP features, technologies, and innovations that can improve business operations. Collaborating with stakeholders to identify needs and propose technological solutions.

Stakeholder Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for all matters related to SAP releases and innovation projects. Ensuring clear communication and collaboration between IT teams, business users, and external partners.

Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks associated with SAP releases and innovation initiatives. Implementing strategies to minimize risks and ensure business continuity.

Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality and stability of SAP releases through rigorous testing procedures and validation processes.

Communication: Communicating and consulting with all relevant parties to create buy-in and actively bridge the gap between IT and business. Communicating existing needs, potential blind spots, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, business administration, or a related field.

• Extensive experience with SAP systems, including knowledge of SAP module configuration, ABAP programming, release management, and upgrade processes.
• Good knowledge of SAP ABAP to perform quality control of delivered code. Knowledge of SAP Fiori is a plus.
• Experience with project management and agile development methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the latest SAP technologies and innovations.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation within the organization.

Our Offer

In our open corporate culture, you will work behind the scenes on the digital transformation of NMBS. You will have a job with social impact and room for personal input. In addition to a good work-life balance and a market-conform salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• Possibility to telework + flexible working hours
• 35 vacation days
• Company car + public transport subscription
• Target bonus
• Comprehensive insurance package - enrollment without personal contribution, except for outpatient costs for family members
• Hospitalization and dental care for the whole family
• Outpatient costs (i.e., medical costs outside of hospitalization)
• Group insurance: additional pension, disability, and death (cafeteria plan)
• Occupational accidents (above the statutory level)
• Meal and eco vouchers
• Net allowances for teleworking and car wash + internet budget