SAP BASIS: dCEM

HCLTech Germany; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,786 - 148,469; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech Germany is seeking a SAP BASIS: dCEM professional to serve as the primary engagement manager for customers. This role is customer-facing and consultative, coordinating with backend TechOps and ensuring seamless service delivery.

German proficiency is required, and the position is not hands-on technical work. You will lead regular meetings, articulate landscape assessments, guide maintenance activities, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in SAP Basis.
• Minimum 2+ years of cloud knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of S/4HANA and HANA DB.
• Experience in Upgrades & Migrations (OS/DB).
• Experience with SaaS integrations such as Ariba, Salesforce, C4C preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to at least one hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex engagements.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary engagement manager for the customer.
• Coordinate with backend TechOps and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and present landscape updates.
• Provide guidance on planned/unplanned maintenance activities.
• Manage performance, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Support staffing coordination and governance adherence.
• Formulate KRAs for team members aligned with goals.
• Oversee project budgets and onboarding of operations.
• Grow client relationships to support opportunities.

Skills

SAP Basis

Cloud knowledge

S/4HANA & HANA

Upgrades & Migrations

hyperscaler exposure

SaaS integrations (Ariba)

Client-facing communications

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

As a global technology company with more than 225,000+ employees across 60 countries, we help enterprises build a sustainable, digitally empowered future. If you’re passionate about customer engagement, technology consulting, and driving exceptional experience for global clients—this is your opportunity to grow your career with one of the world’s fastest‑growing technology leaders.

About the Role

We are seeking a SAP BASIS: dCEM for our organization. This is an elevated, progression‑focused role ideal for Basis professionals who aspire to move into Service Delivery Management, Customer Engagement, or Account Management roles. The dCEM acts as the primary point of contact (SPOC) for customers, providing proactive guidance, coordination with backend TechOps teams, and ensuring seamless operation. This is not a hands‑on technical role—it is customer‑facing, consultative, and engagement‑driven.

Mandate: German proficiency is required for this role, with experience in SAP BASIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engagement manager for customer, ensuring smooth communication and proactive guidance.
• Understand customer landscape requirements and facilitate appropriate technical support and solution delivery.
• Conduct regular customer meetings, address technical queries, and present landscape assessments or service updates.
• Provide guidance on planned/unplanned maintenance activities and overall landscape functioning.

Operational & Performance Management

• Manage performance, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Support staffing coordination and ensure adherence to internal process governance.
• Formulate Key Result Areas (KRAs) for team members in alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage project budget, timeline, and oversee completion of multiple onboarding or operational projects.
• Maintain and grow client relationships to support ongoing business opportunities.

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in SAP Basis with strong technical understanding.
• Minimum 2+ years of cloud knowledge (Solution Management, Consulting, or Delivery Program Management).
• Solid understanding of S/4HANA applications and HANA database administration.
• Mandatory experience in Upgrades & Migrations (OS/DB).
• Working knowledge of SaaS integrations such as Ariba, Salesforce, C4C, etc. (preferred).
• Hands‑on exposure to at least one hyperscaler: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Professional Skills

• Excellent client‑facing communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex engagements.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to drive customer success without direct hands‑on technical work.

Why Join HCLTech?

• Access to global clients and large‑scale digital transformation programs.
• Career pathways into leadership roles such as Service Delivery Manager, Engagement Manager, or Account Manager.
• Employee‑first culture focused on learning, flexibility, and long‑term growth.

HCLTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.