Project Manager SAP Basis
Sofia, BG, 1784
The Hybrid Cloud ERP & Subsystems team leads the end-to-end delivery, including operational support, of SAP Basis and Application Retirement solutions within dormakaba. This includes SAP solutions in outsourced managed data centers as well as cloud-based solutions. The team is responsible for infrastructure, servers, databases, and SAP Basis management supported by external service providers.
To reinforce the team, we are looking for a Technical Project Manager SAP Basis.
Focus Areas:
Focus areas are given to individuals to explain which areas they will be the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for.
- Manage a SAP Basis migration project of 200 SAP SIDs to different new platforms.
- Design and implementation of SAP Basis architecture within all dormakaba infrastructure domains.
- Management of external Service Providers (SAP Basis operations)
A job that matters: Your Tasks
- Responsible for coordinating activities within maintenance windows and establishing/changing maintenance windows with the Application Owners. The maintenance activities include the below:
- SAP Basis
- OS, DB and SAP updates (patches)
- Required actions from our Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Coordinate the decommissioning of SAP servers and databases.
- Produce Dashboards and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to track improvements and performance compared to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Maintain and report on data quality within our server and database inventory.
- Project Management of projects related to SAP Basis and Application Retirement. Examples include:
- Projects to migrate SAP solutions to a new data center.
- Support the rollout of global SAP solutions.
- Coordinate the migration of read only legacy systems to an application retirement cloud solution.
- Continuous Improvement initiatives for the Hybrid Cloud SAP team.
- Projects related to the server and database inventory to improve our KPIs, reduce manual effort/risk of manual error or increase automation.
- Coordinate Backup and Recovery tests.
- Support other teams and their projects when SAP servers or database are involved.
- Be part of the Operations teams and create documentation, coordinate externals, hands-on operation.
- Support the Architecture team: Support all activities to promote the continuous improvement of infrastructure and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and services through both incremental and innovative technological changes.
- Support security and risk initiatives.
- Develop our solutions in accordance with a 24x7 operations model.
An experience that matters: Your Skills
- 3+ years of experience in SAP Basis project management.
- 3+ years of experience in SAP Basis operations.
- 3+ years of experience in coordination of external service providers.
- 1+ years of experience in CIS hardening is desirable.
- All communications are in English Language. German language skills are nice to have but not required.
- Project management experience or knowledge is highly desirable e.g., PMP or PRINCE 2.
- Experience working in a team environment to deliver global projects in a hybrid environment with external partners.
- Expertise in SAP ERP; S/4; BTP; MES; EWM; BI, transition & migration as well as patch & upgrade procedures.
- Basic knowledge of HANA; ASE and MaxDB databases to understand and assess transition and migration proposals.
- Certified in ITIL v3/v4 foundation is preferable.
- Knowledge of IT Information Security Management ISO 27000 Series is preferable.
- 1+ years Experiences in Agile Methodologies like DevOps, Scrum, SAFe is desirable.
Key Qualities:
Demonstrate teamwork, positive attitude and good rapport with peers and customers. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. High-energy, creative thinking in overcoming challenges, analytical thinking.
A workplace that matters: Our offering
- Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity, inclusion, sustainability and mutual trust
- Attractive remuneration package
- Hybrid, flexible or fully remote work possible
- 25 days paid annual leave
- Additional health insurance
- 200 BGN Food vouchers
- Public transportation card
- Multisport card
- Training and mentorship programs
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests