Senior Manager - SAP Basis

Diageo España SA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo España SA in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager for SAP S/4HANA Basis to lead SAP Basis and cloud operations across Dev, Test, and Production landscapes, ensuring secure, stable, and compliant SAP platform delivery.

You will own release management, security, IAM integrations, performance optimization, and global deployments, guiding cross-functional teams toward automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of SAP Basis administration experience.
• 5+ years managing SAP S/4HANA environments.
• 3+ years with SAP S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud.
• Experience leading SAP Basis teams and managing external service providers.
• Experience supporting global SAP deployments and large-scale enterprises.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP S/4HANA Cloud environments across Development, Test, Production landscapes.
• Own SAP Basis and technical platform operations with reliability focus.
• Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Coordinate releases, testing, transport management, and change activities.
• Ensure security, IAM integrations, SOX, GDPR, and audit readiness.
• Drive automation, runbooks, and operational excellence.
• Oversee vendor performance and service delivery against SLAs.

Skills

SAP Basis

SAP S4HANA

Cloud operations

Release management

Security governance

IAM integrations

Incident management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

SAP certifications (S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP, SAP Tech)

Tools

SAP Cloud ALM

SAP Solution Manager

SAP BTP

SAP Integration Suite

SAP Ariba

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Concur

Job description

Help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.## Job Description**Job Title**Sr. Manager – SAP S4Hana Basis**Location**Bangalore HO**Reporting To**S4 Hana Program Manager**Role Purpose**The SAP Basis Manager is responsible for the overall administration, governance, performance, security, and operational excellence of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud landscape. The role ensures stable, secure, and efficient SAP platform operations while driving cloud adoption, system optimization, release management, integrations, and compliance with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards.The individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, infrastructure providers, SAP support teams, and external partners to ensure seamless delivery of SAP services and continuous improvement of the SAP ecosystem.**Key Responsibilities****SAP S/4HANA Cloud Platform Management*** Manage and govern SAP S/4HANA Cloud environments across Development, Test, Pre-Production, and Production landscapes.* Act as the primary owner of SAP Basis and technical platform operations.* Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity utilization.* Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and cloud operational standards.* Coordinate with SAP support for incident resolution, service requests, and escalations.**Release & Change Management*** Manage SAP S/4HANA Cloud quarterly release cycles.* Assess release impacts and coordinate testing activities with business and functional teams.* Plan and govern transport management processes.* Lead change management activities ensuring minimal business disruption.* Maintain release calendars and deployment schedules.**Security & Compliance*** Collaborate with SAP Security and GRC teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies.* Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations.* Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, internal controls, and audit requirements.* Review system security configurations and vulnerability assessments.* Support periodic audits and remediation activities.**System Monitoring & Performance Optimization*** Establish proactive monitoring using SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager (where applicable), and enterprise monitoring tools.* Identify performance bottlenecks and drive optimization initiatives.**Integration & Technical Architecture*** Manage technical integrations involving: + SAP BTP + SAP Integration Suite + SAP Ariba + SAP SuccessFactors + SAP Concur + Third-party applications* Work with enterprise architecture teams to define integration and connectivity standards.* Support API management and middleware operations.**SAP Cloud Operations & Governance*** Define and maintain SAP operational procedures and runbooks.* Manage SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance metrics.* Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.* Drive operational excellence through automation and process improvements.* Maintain landscape documentation and technical architecture records.**Vendor & Stakeholder Management*** Manage SAP support partners and managed service providers.* Review service delivery performance against contractual SLAs.* Build strong relationships with business leaders and functional teams.* Provide technical leadership for SAP platform strategy and roadmap initiatives.**Team Leadership*** Lead and mentor Basis administrators, cloud platform specialists, and support teams.* Define team objectives, performance measures, and development plans.* Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.**Required Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.* SAP certifications in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Technology, or SAP BTP preferred.**Experience*** 10+ years of SAP Basis administration experience.* 5+ years managing SAP S/4HANA environments.* 3+ years working with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and/or Private Cloud Edition.* Experience leading SAP Basis teams and managing external service providers.* Experience supporting global SAP deployments and large-scale enterprise environments.**Leadership Competencies*** Strategic thinking and technology leadership* Strong stakeholder management* Vendor and contract management* Problem-solving and decision-making* Excellent communication and influencing skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* Continuous improvement mindset**Preferred Industry Experience*** FMCG / Consumer Goods* Manufacturing* Retail* Shared Services Organizations* Global Enterprise SAP Landscapes• Lead professionals are individual contributors • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market • Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements • Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information • Impacts achievement of activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies • Confidently explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus Enterprise Architecture Job Family Description: Roles in this job family have skills and expertise in defining standards and policies to ensure an integrated landscape of interdependent technology solutions. They design and develop information technology architecture solutions to meet business requirements and ensure the compatibility and optimisation of proposed digital products, services and enhancements. Roles may cover different elements of the architecture from Enterprise Architecture, Solution, Network and Infrastructure related skill sets.**Working with us** Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.*If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.