For our client we are looking for a
SAP Application Manager (m/f)
Region:
Zurich
Workload:
100%
Job-ID:
19613
Your challenge
- Own and manage the operational SAP application landscape in a regulated, international environment, ensuring stable and reliable daily operations
- Coordinate SAP operations with internal experts, business stakeholders, and external service providers, act as the primary point of contact for operational issues and incidents
- Plan and oversee releases, system updates, maintenance windows, and downtimes to maintain operational continuity
- Ensure compliance with SAP documentation standards on the SAP Enterprise Portal and SharePoint
- Support SAP operations alongside the S/4HANA transformation, focusing on stability and long-term readiness
- Govern SAP system changes and transport activities via SAP Solution Manager, assist in transitioning to new change and transport management tools
- Plan, schedule, and control transports to productive systems, ensuring changes are compliant and traceable
- Handle standard and emergency changes, including occasional evening imports to minimize business disruption
- Conduct initial analysis of change and transport issues and escalate as needed
- Maintain and align test documentation, coordinating test planning and execution with project managers and business stakeholders
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of change, release, and transport processes
- Support audit-relevant SAP topics and documentation with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and service partners
- Manage security-related topics, including emergency access approvals and critical authorizations according to internal policies
Your qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience in SAP application operations, SAP support, or SAP governance, preferably in a regulated or international organization with a strong focus on run operations
- Solid working knowledge of SAP Solution Manager and SAP change and transport processes, including governed changes and daily transport coordination
- Proven track record of collaborating with external SAP service providers in distributed, international environments, serving as a coordination and escalation point
- Practical experience supporting audit and compliance topics in SAP environments, including documentation preparation and audit readiness
- Good understanding of SAP security topics such as emergency access, critical authorizations, and Security Notes handling
- Comfortable working in IT operations or IT service management environments, balancing operational stability with controlled change
- Experience in SAP Enterprise Portal administration is an advantage
- Good coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work reliably across teams, locations, and organizational boundaries
- Fluent English, German is an advantage
Your benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including pension plans and employee perks
- Modern, international work environment with career development and learning opportunities
- Focus on health, safety, and work-life balance
Sound interesting?
Please send us your application dossier using the ‘Apply now’ button. Your application will only be presented to our client after we have agreed this with you and you have given your consent.
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