SAP Basis Senior Lead

Job Description:

As we work to transform and optimize Mars, a new program has been mobilized by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple "Lift and Shift," this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonization scope as we digitally transform our business.

The program will focus primarily on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.), Plan to Fulfill (manufacturing and distribution), Lead to Cash (order processing and payment), Governance, Engage to Consume (marketing), Idea to Market (R&D), and Recruit to Retire (HR). This program requires a Technology and Transformation Team for delivering the technical foundations and operational readiness of the S/4HANA Transformation.

As part of the Transformation Team, the Basis workstream, following Mars Technical Architecture Key Principles and SAP best practice will deliver a robust S/4 landscape which will be scalable and High Available to meet the requirements of Mars future deployments. This team will provide a robust Basis strategy, governance and quality , methodology, supported by system tools.

• Act as the point of contact for the basis program requirements
• Define, plan and coordinate SAP Environments build
• Maintain the landscape and system integration diagram
• System Alerting and monitoring strategy
• System Basis KDDs submission, review and approval through DA governance.
• Enforce technical architecture standards (Scalability, High Availability and Security)
• Basis system changes governance methodology and Strategy
• Manage Junior Basis Team members

• Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end SAP basis Activities
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to risk and process optimization
• High level of resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Continuous learning mindset with focus on innovation and improvement
• Agile behaviours and approaches mindset

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant certifications (SAP, ITIL) is a plus
• SAP RISE experience
• ActiveControl (Basis Technologies Software) experience is a plus

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with strong exposure to S/4HANA environments
• Strong knowledge of CALM
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical teams
• Digital Transformation S/4 Deployment experience
• Solid background in both project delivery (build) and production support
• Experience working in complex, multi-system integration landscapes

• Strong expertise and experience of SAP BASIS S/4HANA
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging capabilities in complex and large SAP landscape

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate system defects into business or delivery impact
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making mindset
• Strong collaboration skills in global, cross teams from different countries and cultures
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage critical situations effectively