Your role and responsibilities We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical / Basis Lead to oversee SAP system administration, architecture, and technical operations. This role is responsible for managing SAP landscapes, driving system performance, ensuring stability, and leading infrastructure initiatives including cloud migrations, upgrades, and security compliance. Key Responsibilities SAP Basis & System Administration Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, etc.) Manage SAP landscapes including DEV, QA, and PROD environments Perform client copies, kernel upgrades, and system refreshes Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues Technical Leadership Act as the primary technical lead for SAP Basis and infrastructure initiatives Provide guidance to Basis administrators and cross-functional teams Collaborate with SAP functional and development teams for system changes and transports Architecture & Upgrades Lead SAP upgrades, patches, migrations, and HANA conversions Design scalable SAP architectures (on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments such as AWS/Azure/GCP) Support SAP S/4HANA implementations and roadmap planning Performance & Optimization Monitor and tune SAP system performance using tools like ST02, ST03, DBACOCKPIT Analyze workload trends and proactively improve system efficiency Manage database administration (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) Security & Compliance Implement SAP security best practices (user administration, roles, authorizations) Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements Address vulnerabilities and apply SAP Notes and patches Disaster Recovery & High Availability Design and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans Manage system replication and high-availability setups (e.g., HANA replication) Cloud & Infrastructure Support SAP deployments on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Work with infrastructure teams on networking, storage, and compute optimization Automate system monitoring and administration tasks where possible Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects Hands-on experience with system installations, upgrades, and migrations Knowledge of OS (Linux/Unix/Windows) and database management Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based SAP environments (Azure preferred) SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate/System Administration) Familiarity with automation tools/scripts (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) Experience with SAP Solution Manager or Focused Run Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Key Skills SAP Basis Administration SAP S/4HANA & HANA DB SAP System Monitoring & Performance Tuning Cloud Architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP) Technical Leadership & Team Management SAP Security & Compliance Disaster Recovery & High Availability Soft Skills Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs. Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.