Lead Administrator

Cognizant; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Pune is seeking a Lead SAP Administrator with 7–11 years of experience to manage and optimize SAP systems in a hybrid setup. You will specialize in SAP on Azure, S/4HANA, and SAP Basis administration, with a focus on SCM and Transportation & Logistics.

The role requires strong English communication, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead initiatives across cross-functional teams while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in SAP on Azure and SAP S/4HANA Administration.
• Experts in SAP BTP Administration and SAP HANA DB Administration.
• Experience with NetWeaver ABAP and JAVA Admin and SAP Basis Administration.
• Domain knowledge in Supply Chain Management and Transportation & Logistics.
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and optimization of SAP systems including SAP on Azure and SAP S/4HANA.
• Manage SAP BTP and HANA DB administration tasks to maintain performance.
• Implement and monitor NetWeaver ABAP and JAVA Admin processes.
• Provide technical support for SAP Basis Administration and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SCM and Logistics processes.
• Develop strategies to improve system efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits and performance tuning for SAP environments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align SAP solutions with business goals.
• Lead initiatives to integrate new technologies into SAP systems.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

SAP on Azure

S/4HANA Admin

SAP Basis

ABAP/Java Admin

HANA DB Admin

SAP BTP

Supply Chain

Logistics

Hybrid work

English fluency

Tools

Azure

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BTP

HANA DB

NetWeaver ABAP

Java Admin

SAP Basis

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Administrator with 7 to 11 years of experience to manage and optimize our SAP systems within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP on Azure SAP S/4HANA and SAP Basis Administration with a strong background in Supply Chain Management and Transportation & Logistics. This role requires excellent English language skills and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and optimization of SAP systems including SAP on Azure and SAP S/4HANA to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage SAP BTP and HANA DB Administration tasks to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Implement and monitor NetWeaver ABAP and JAVA Admin processes to support business functions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAP Basis Administration to resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Supply Chain Management and Transportation & Logistics processes.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve system efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in SAP administration.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to maintain optimal system health.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align SAP solutions with business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to integrate new technologies and innovations into existing SAP systems.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members to foster skill development.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures.
• Support the hybrid work model by ensuring remote access and security protocols are in place.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong technical background in SAP on Azure and SAP S/4HANA Administration.
• Demonstrate expertise in SAP BTP Administration and SAP HANA DB Administration.
• Have experience in NetWeaver ABAP and JAVA Admin and SAP Basis Administration.
• Exhibit domain knowledge in Supply Chain Management and Transportation & Logistics.
• Show proficiency in English language skills both written and spoken.
• Display the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Certifications Required

SAP Certified Technology Associate SAP Certified Application Associate