Global SAP Release Lead — Greenfield Transformation

Billerud; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerud is seeking an experienced Global IT SAP Release Manager to lead and coordinate releases across our SAP landscape as part of a greenfield transformation. You will work with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Ariba, and third-party integrations in a global environment.

You will manage release governance, CAB participation, cutover planning, and post-go-live activities, ensuring structured and secure deployments with minimal business disruption.

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in Release Management, IT Project Management, SAP Operations, or related areas.
• Experience managing releases in SAP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
• Experience with SOLMAN and/or SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Transport Management, and ITIL-based processes.
• Experience collaborating with SAP RISE operations and external AMS providers.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate release planning and execution across SAP and integrated business applications.
• Manage release schedules, dependencies, and change windows to ensure stable deliveries.
• Act as primary contact for release coordination with SAP RISE operations and external AMS providers.
• Lead release governance activities, including CAB participation, release approvals, cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-go-live follow-up.
• Collaborate with development, testing, operations, and business teams to ensure release readiness and operational stability.
• Drive improvements within release management, including automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD adoption.
• Maintain release documentation, reporting, and communications to stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Release Management

DevOps

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

English proficient

SAP release governance

Education

University degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

SOLMAN

SAP Cloud ALM

SAP Transport Management

Job description

Billerud is seeking an experienced Global IT SAP Release Manager to lead and coordinate releases across our SAP landscape as part of a greenfield transformation. You will work with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Ariba, and third-party integrations in a global environment.

You will manage release governance, CAB participation, cutover planning, and post-go-live activities, ensuring structured and secure deployments with minimal business disruption.