Job Description :
Treasury - Manager; SAP Release Management (586907)
12 Months
Dimondale, MI
Either Webcam or In Person
Short Description:
The role of the SAP RM is critical to the planning and execution of the Release Management processes and governance.
Complete Description:
The role of the Release Manager is critical to the planning and execution of the Release Management processes and governance. The purpose of Release Manager is to plan, manage, and co-ordinate all changes to the production environment; establish, track and report metrics utilizing ITSM, Clarity and ChaRM; provide release oversight and capacity monitoring to ensure the businesses top priorities are being addressed; and provide expertise in implementing best practices for configuration management. The Release Manager will also be expected to champion process improvements, ensure timely and accurate communications to business liaisons and ensure communication between teams as work progresses through the release.
The SAP Release Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of all of the release management related activities in support of the Department of Treasury’s SAP system used for Business Tax Revenue. This includes the planning, preparation, implementation, and post implementation support to ensure each activity is completed to plan. The Release Manager will lead all Release Planning activities and work closely with Resource Managers and Development leads to forecast capacity and schedule work into releases, including application updates, operating system patches, security improvements, hardware upgrades
The SAP Release Manager responsibilities include the following:
To act as the ‘Gatekeeper’ to the Production environment. Nothing should pass into production without the Release Manager final approval.
Act as a liaison to the Change Approval Board to provide input into the decision making process, input into prioritization across taxes, impact assessments, release process capacity information, etc.
Work closely with the client to understand and prioritize work for future releases
Ensure work planned in a release meets all release criteria and is appropriately analyzed and resourced.
Define, maintain and communicate the detailed plan for each release.
Provide timely and accurate communications and status to business liaisons on the status of critical tickets
Own the Release Management process and checkpoint signoffs.
Approve the release into pre-production and production environments.
Collaborate with Resource Managers to conduct work fit and resource allocation processes and maintain the release plans
Provide timely and accurate metrics to the DTMB SAP Project Manager
Skill
5 years of experience managing and planning software releases Required 5 Years
5 year of Iterative and/or Agile Scrum Application Development Required 5 Years
5 years of Project Management Experience Required 5 Years
8-10 years of experience in IT systems operations environment Required 8 Years
5 years of leading an IT development team Required 5 Years
5 years of Microsoft Project Required 5 Years
Familiarity with SAP Tax and Revenue Module Required 5 Years
5 years of SAP Release Management Desired 5 Years
Formal training in project management practices, PMP certification Desired 5 Years
Advanced written and verbal communications and executive reporting Desired 5 Years
Demonstrated/Expert knowledge in release oversight experience Required 5 Years
Question 1
For any potential candidate in need of work authorization/verification, please be advised that by order of the SOM AG/HR office – SOM managers will not/cannot sign any supplier letter(s) directly. If you require a template letter with engagement specifications for any potential H1 filing(s), please contact the CAI Program Managers for an assignment letter with description, duration, and engagement specifics. CAI cannot request SOM letters nor will SOM provide letters directly. Please confirm.
Question 2
Please list candidate’s email address that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question 3
Please include a paragraph re: candidate''s availability, location, applicable skills, and other pertinent information in the Summary of Qualifications tab, when submitting. Thank you.
Question 4
There is no direct public transportation to this location. Candidate must have their own vehicle and pay for transportation costs. Must also have valid state ID, driver''s license, or passport for badging.
Question 5
Please confirm all aspects of the skills matrix (above) - are listed and accurate on the candidate''s resume. If there are inconsistencies between the number of years listed and what shows on the resume - candidate may not be considered for position.
Question 6
Managers will be interviewing 2/28, and 3/1 - please confirm your candidate is available.
Question 7
Absences greater than one week MUST be approved by management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Per the hiring manager - extended leave for travel outside of the country will not be approved for the duration of the project. Do you accept this requirement?