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Job Specification: SAP Platforms Management Function<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department:<\/strong> SAP Centre of Expertise (CoE)
Team:<\/strong> Portfolio and Resource Management
Document Completion Date:<\/strong> 28 February 2023<\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Managing technology, platform, software, and integration changes within SAP landscapes can become complex. Maintaining visibility of all SAP-related projects, roadmaps, and initiatives is crucial for ensuring success.<\/p>\n

The SAP Platforms Management Function<\/strong> is responsible for managing and prioritizing all initiatives impacting the current SAP landscape, ensuring system stability from a technology, platform, and resource perspective. The function proactively engages with teams and stakeholders to manage changes and align them with strategic objectives.<\/p>\n

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Key Outputs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Centralized visibility and management of SAP platform initiatives<\/li>\n
  • Alignment with company strategic objectives and SAP roadmaps<\/li>\n
  • Adherence to SAP CoE standards and governance<\/li>\n
  • Support prioritization and impact assessment of platform initiatives<\/li>\n
  • Proactive monitoring of SAP systems<\/li>\n
  • Manage execution of roadmaps impacting the SAP environment<\/li>\n
  • Explore and identify opportunities for cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Contribute to SAP platform operational and technical plans in alignment with enterprise architecture and IT strategies.<\/li>\n
    • Support risk management by ensuring processes and procedures comply with governance principles.<\/li>\n
    • Ensure solutions for business requirements align with SAP platform strategies and agreed roadmaps.<\/li>\n
    • Produce timely management reports aligned with communication plans for stakeholders.<\/li>\n
    • Build and maintain relationships with SAP CoE technical teams, solution architects, and SAP Basis teams to support continuous improvements.<\/li>\n
    • Centrally manage shared SAP landscapes, working closely with SAP Basis teams.<\/li>\n
    • Ensure SAP landscapes remain updated and aligned with best practices.<\/li>\n
    • Proactively monitor systems, jobs, interfaces, data volumes, custom code, and integrations.<\/li>\n
    • Assess, prioritize, and execute SAP platform initiatives through a centralized roadmap.<\/li>\n
    • Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.<\/li>\n
    • Provide input regarding funding requirements for SAP platform initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field<\/li>\n
      • 10+ years of IT experience<\/li>\n
      • 8+ years of SAP experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • SAP development concepts and architecture<\/li>\n
        • IT best practices and governance frameworks<\/li>\n
        • Complex IT environments (technical, security, business)<\/li>\n
        • IT Service Management principles (ITIL 4)<\/li>\n
        • Project and program management tools and methods<\/li>\n
        • Understanding of the insurance industry<\/li>\n
        • Compliance frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Strong customer service orientation<\/li>\n
          • Attention to detail and quality<\/li>\n
          • Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic environment<\/li>\n
          • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills<\/li>\n
          • Ability to manage competing demands with minimal supervision<\/li>\n
          • Excellent verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n
          • Strong analytical skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.<\/p>\n

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