SAP BASIS Lead

Title SAP BASIS LeadStart DateImmediateDurationMinimum 1 year (with potential for long term)Work Type: Hybrid (Mostly Remote -85%; Onsite -15%) No expenses coveredLocationUS / Philadelphia / Newtown Square Region.Experience15+ YearsPosition Summary:The SAP Technology/Basis Lead is responsible for the overall administration, performance, tuning, and maintenance of SAP systems and environments. This includes managing the SAP landscape (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PO, Fiori, etc.), ensuring system availability, and leading a team of SAP Basis administrators or consultants. The role involves working closely with infrastructure, security, and functional teams to provide a robust and scalable SAP ecosystem.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the Basis team and serve as the technical expert on all SAP technology-related matters.• Manage and maintain SAP systems across the landscape, including installations, upgrades, support packages, and system refreshes.• Monitor system performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.• Collaborate with project teams for SAP implementations, migrations (e.g., to S/4HANA), and cloud initiatives.• Develop and enforce SAP technical standards, governance, and best practices.• Oversee system backups, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability configurations.• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and manage system users, roles, and authorisations in collaboration with the security team.• Work with vendors and support partners to resolve complex issues and manage support contracts.• Participate in audits and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).• Plan and execute technical cutovers for SAP projects and support system go-lives.• Manage the capacity planning and sizing of SAP systems in collaboration with infrastructure teams.Provide 24x7 support for critical incidents and manage the on-call support process.Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SAP Solution Manager, Fiori, and SAP PI/PO.• Strong knowledge of HANA database administration and performance tuning.• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) hosting SAP workloads.• Proven track record in SAP system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.• Familiarity with SAP security concepts and GRC integration.• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:• SAP Certified Technology Associate (SAP Basis, HANA, or S/4HANA Administration).• Experience with DevOps tools and automation for SAP operations.• Background in ITIL processes and service delivery management.• Exposure to SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and Integration Suite.Soft Skills:• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global team environment.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Created: 2026-05-14