SAP Release Manager - 61262333

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a SAP Ariba Release Manager.

Duration : Full Time only

Location : Rahway, New Jersey - Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Job Description :

SAP Release Manager with 10+ years of exp and Responsible for Plan, coordinate, and track of all production-related activities required to support successful deployments.

SAP Ariba 5+ years of experience implementing, enhancing and supporting Ariba solutions integrating with ECC.

Implementation planning and dependency analysis for both major and maintenance release cycles.

Understanding of the Ariba Procurement processes and able to manage the releases for Ariba centric solutions including process changes

Plan, coordinate, and track of all production-related activities required to support successful deployments

Implementation planning and dependency analysis for both major and maintenance release cycles

Identify risks, cross application dependencies and downstream impacts per release

Establish and communicate master release schedule

Design and implement efficient procedures for the distribution and implementation of IT changes into production

Facilitate issue tracking and resolution of post go live activities where required

Manage scope and schedule of releases

Creation and communication of release status implementation scorecard and executive status reporting

Assist in the prioritization of enhancements and changes into release packages

Develop process for emergency and exception releases

Participate in weekly Change Advisory Board meetings

Consolidate and publish Release Notes for each deployment

Ensure compliance with IT processes including proper documentation, reviews and approvals of related changes

Provide timely escalation to IT Leadership where necessary / appropriate

The annual salary for this position will be based on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term / Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100 : CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era.

Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Headquartered in the US, Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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