SAP S4/Hana Release Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an SAP Release Manager to support an enterprise-wide S/4HANA transformation across various segments. This role is vital for managing release planning and ensuring smooth transition from development to production, fostering collaboration across teams and implementing effective governance processes.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SAP release or deployment management experience.
• Deep understanding of SAP transport and change control.
• Experience with system integrators and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the SAP release calendar.
• Develop and implement release governance processes.
• Coordinate transport activity across multiple teams.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Risk Management

Tools

SAP CALM

ActiveControl

Job description

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SAP Release Manager – S/4HANA Transformation

Location: UK (London, Slough) | US

As part of Mars’ ongoing transformation, we’re launching an enterprise-wide S/4HANA program across Petcare, Snacking, Food, and Corporate segments. This is more than a system upgrade—it’s a business-led digital transformation, focused on simplifying and harmonizing processes across eight core areas including Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, HR, R&D, and Marketing.

To support this, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative SAP Release Manager to oversee release planning, coordination, and governance across multiple S/4HANA landscapes. This role will play a key part in ensuring smooth, synchronized delivery of changes from development through to production.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Champion and apply Mars’ Five Principles across all interactions.
• Own and maintain the SAP release calendar, aligned with program milestones.
• Develop and implement inclusive, effective release governance processes.
• Coordinate transport activity across multiple teams, environments, and S/4HANA instances.
• Collaborate with Mars teams, system integrators, and technical leads to ensure proper sequencing, quality, and compliance.
• Lead release readiness and cutover planning.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, providing updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all release activities follow change management and audit protocols.
• Continuously improve release processes and tools for better efficiency and visibility.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of SAP release or deployment management experience in large-scale programs.
• Deep understanding of SAP transport and change control in complex, multi-system environments.
• Familiarity with tools like SAP CALM, ActiveControl, and other release automation solutions.
• Strong communication, coordination, and risk management skills.
• Inclusive leadership mindset and a passion for working across diverse teams.
• Experience working with system integrators, business teams, and external partners.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, with a proactive and structured approach.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.