SAP Release Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

13d•$119,900 - $236,800

About The Position

The SAP Release Manager will play a critical role in supporting a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation, partnering closely with the Release Management Lead to coordinate and manage the delivery of releases across the entire project lifecycle. This role serves as a central connection point among cross‑functional delivery teams, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure that release activities are executed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with DoD standards and Navy operational requirements. You will oversee release planning, transport tooling governance, and readiness activities while maintaining clear communication with project leaders and external stakeholders. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of SAP change and transport processes. Through proactive planning and effective collaboration, you will help drive predictable, secure, and high‑quality release outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of SAP Release Management, SAP BASIS, or Change Management experience
Strong hands‑on experience using SAP Solution Manager ChaRM for transport and change management
Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical release details into clear updates for executive stakeholders
U.S. Citizen
Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation
Experience with Agile or SAFe frameworks within SAP programs
Prior experience supporting federal or DoD ERP implementations

Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle of SAP releases, including planning, build, testing, readiness reviews, and deployment
Assist in managing the release calendar and tracking milestones to align with Navy operational timelines
Oversee transport migration across SAP environments (Dev, QA, Pre‑Prod, Prod), ensuring adherence to sequence, dependency rules, and quality controls
Utilize SAP Solution Manager Change Request Management (ChaRM) to manage transports, approvals, traceability, and audit compliance
Ensure all release processes follow federal and DoD standards for security, documentation, and quality assurance
Work daily with functional consultants, ABAP developers, BASIS administrators, security teams, and testers to resolve transport conflicts and deployment blockers
Serve as a primary contact for client leadership regarding release status, readiness, and risks
Facilitate release readiness reviews and participate in go/no‑go decision meetings
Identify risks related to code collisions, testing gaps, or deployment conflicts and recommend actionable mitigation strategies