Global SAP Release & Testing CoE

Missouri Ag Connection; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a seasoned Global SAP Release & Testing Professional to lead complex SAP release cycles across global landscapes. You will manage large deployments, drive testing strategy, and partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement within a global context. The ideal candidate has 11–14 years of relevant experience, strong SAP knowledge, and proficiency with Tosca

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 11–14 years of pertinent experience in functional management.
• Deep knowledge of SAP lifecycle management including release, change, and transport processes.
• Strong understanding of SAP architecture, development, and testing methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps).
• Proficiency with release orchestration tools and release management practices.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP modules and integration points to design and oversee test strategies.
• Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management within SAP environments.
• Advanced skills with test automation tools (e.g., Tosca) for efficient testing and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and regulatory considerations impacting SAP releases and testing management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and execution of complex global SAP release projects with strict timelines and quality standards.
• Manage operational plans for large-scale SAP deployments and upgrades with significant independence.
• Drive progress across SAP landscapes and influence outcomes in major release initiatives.
• Analyze and solve complex release management problems with innovative solutions.
• Oversee test cycles and continuously improve testing processes and efficiency.

Skills

SAP lifecycle manage

Stakeholder management

Test planning

Test execution

Release coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)

Tools

Tosca

Job description

City : Chesterfield, State : Missouri (US-MO), Country : United States (US), Requisition Number: 46421

A Day In The Life:

Bunge has an exciting opportunity available for a Global SAP Release & testing professional. In this role you will be part of a global team working on challenging, meaningful projects impacting core business activities. Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. Looking to the future, our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better, faster and simpler way. Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.

The person in this role demonstrates a high level of professionalism, prioritizing the effective planning, coordination, and execution of global SAP release cycles. Responsibilities include managing significant operational plans and projects with limited oversight, ensuring successful outcomes for complex release initiatives, and developing strategic plans within the department. This role requires leveraging deep knowledge of Bunge’s business and strategy to develop innovative solutions, building strong partnerships, influencing stakeholders, and coaching others to drive results through high standards and effective change management. You will be recognized as an expert within the organization for your specialization in global SAP release management.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead the coordination and execution of complex global SAP release projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines and quality standards.
Manage the operational plans and processes for large-scale SAP deployments and upgrades with considerable independence, contributing to their overall success.
Act as a key participant in significant release initiatives, driving their progress and influencing outcomes across various SAP landscapes.
Analyze intricate release management problems, developing and implementing solutions where traditional precedents may not exist.
Oversee the management of test cycles, including the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of testing processes. Design and implement test automation tools to enhance efficiency and reliability, ensuring robust validation of SAP releases and upgrades.
Provide valuable input on resource planning and policy development within the global SAP release management and Testing framework.
Contribute to short to mid-term (1-3 years) talent optimization plans within the job area, fostering growth and development among professionals.
Ensure the successful delivery of solutions to complex release management challenges by applying acquired expertise and continuous learning
Accountable for the successful outcomes of large and moderately complex global SAP release & testing projects.
Develops and drives plans within the department, influencing the strategic direction of SAP lifecycle management.
Recognized as an expert in global SAP release management within the organization, shaping best practices and standards.
Applies knowledge of Bunge’s business and strategy to deliver innovative solutions that improve results and eliminate release-related issues.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

On-time delivery and successful completion of global SAP releases.
Reduction in post-release incidents and defects.
Adherence to release management governance and quality gates.
Stakeholder satisfaction with release processes and communication.

Major Opportunities and Decisions:

Analyzing and solving difficult, non-routine problems related to complex global SAP release scenarios, often without clear precedents.
Developing innovative solutions to improve Bunge’s SAP release processes and mitigate risks across diverse geographical and functional areas.
Making critical decisions regarding release scope, scheduling, and risk management to ensure business continuity and system stability.
Prioritizing and strategizing on complex tasks, leveraging best practices to improve products, services, or processes within the SAP ecosystem.

Management/Leadership:

Manages operational plans and large projects/processes with limited oversight from management, demonstrating strong initiative and ownership.
Leads and participates in significant release and Testing initiatives, influencing outcomes and driving collaboration across teams and functional areas.
Provides leadership and guidance to professionals and support staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement in release management.
Contributes to short to mid-term (1-3 years) talent optimization plans to execute strategies within the global SAP release function.

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces (External & Internal):

Internal: Global SAP Architecture team, BT Global Solutions leadership, various SAP functional teams (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial), Project Managers, Development teams, Testing teams, Business Units, Change Management teams.
External: SAP vendors, third-party service providers, consulting partners.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (Master's may be required or preferred) with 11 - 14 years of position-related functional management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge and proven expertise in SAP lifecycle management, including release, change, and transport management processes.
Strong understanding of SAP architecture, development, and testing methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, DevOps).
Proficiency in release orchestration tools and methodologies.
In-depth understanding of SAP modules and integration points to effectively design and oversee test strategies.
Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management within SAP environments.
Advanced skills in leveraging test automation tools, such as Tosca, for efficient testing and reporting.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex, multi-dimensional challenges.
Ability to apply existing methodologies to solve complex problems and recommend process or service improvements.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build partnerships and gain commitment from diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and regulatory compliance impacting SAP releases and Testing management.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive

We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative

We Do What's Right Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity