Retrofit Management
KION Group · Guadalupe
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Retrofit Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP Solution Manager, ABAP development and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA, with excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with various teams.We offer:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Retrofit Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP Solution Manager, ABAP development and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA, with excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with various teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Retrofit Coordination & Execution
- Manage and monitor the SAP retrofit process across multiple systems (e.g., D, Q, P landscapes).
- Ensure timely and accurate retrofitting of transports from project systems to maintenance systems and vice versa.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to validate retrofit scope and impact.
- Propose scenarios to facilitate the retrofit process.
- Governance & Compliance
- Define and enforce retrofit governance processes and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with change management policies and audit requirements.
- Maintain documentation of retrofit activities and decisions.
- Issue Management
- Identify and resolve retrofit conflicts and inconsistencies.
- Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Act as the point of contact between project teams, support teams, and release management.
- Facilitate regular meetings to track retrofit progress and align on priorities.
- Provide status updates and reporting to project and program management.
- Tooling & Automation
- Utilize SAP Solution Manager, ChaRM, or other tools to manage and track retrofit activities.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in the retrofit workflow.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in SAP environments, with at least 2 years in a retrofit or change management role.
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager and ChaRM is highly desirable.
Tasks and Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of SAP transport management and system landscapes.
- Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD, HR) and their interdependencies.
- Excellent in ABAP development
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Communication Skills:
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Coordination Skills: Proven ability to coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Language: Proficiency in English is mandatory.