Manager, SAP Cloud Platform Architect

A. Position Summary:The SAP Infrastructure & Cloud Architect is the role responsible for managing the cloud architecture in SAP environment. This role is responsible for the overall cloud infrastructure build, design, deployment and support in SAP environment. In addition, the role is responsible for providing the architectural support and guidance in Basis Infrastructure space and various SAP upgrade and enhancements projects. This position will also provide infrastructure thought leadership for SAP infrastructure integration between SAP cloud Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud, on-premise systems and AWS cloud. In addition, this role will provide project management support and direct oversight of the Service Provider and/or Project Team Members to insure integrity of the implemented design and architecture. As an integral member of the SAP Basis team, the SAP Cloud Platform Architect will provide administration support to all SAP and peripheral systems and participate in 24*7 production support with very minimal supervision.B. Key Responsibilities:Installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, monitoring and performance tuning and troubleshooting ofSAP S/4, SAP MDG, SAP BRIM, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BW, SAP SRM, SAP SCM, APO/Live Cache, SAP GRC, SAP IQ, SAP CRM, SAP LaMa , MDM, Catalog, EP and Solution ManagerPeripheral systems such as OpenText, Go3i, PGP encryptionInterfaces such as printers, emails servers, Go Anyware/file dropsLeading Proof of Concept and guiding team on new technologiesMaintaining and managing SAP Portal System.System copies and landscape synchronization.Manage backups and restores, disaster recovery, high availability of systems.Manage and satisfy SOX and other audit controls.Security experience with ABAP and Java stack.Effectively interface and collaborate with other infrastructure teams: server, storage and networking.Participate in on-call rotation.Stay abreast of SAP roadmaps, development and OSS notes to help improve current platform.Create and maintain team documentation leading to best practices, standardization and service desk support.C. Requirements:(These are ‘musts’ for the role)8 years deep SAP Basis Administration experience.5+ years of experience working in a NetWeaver 7.0 or higher environment3+ years of experience in S/4HANA, BRIM and BW/4HANA environment2+ years of experience supporting SAP in Cloud environmentMinimum of five complete life-cycle implementations.Experience with multiple SAP components including SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, and SAP ECC.Familiarity with SAP SCM, APO/Live Cache, SAP GRC, SAP IQ, SAP SRM, Portal, BTP, Fiori Launchpad, SAP CRM.Experience with Enhancement Packages, ABAP and Java stack administration including system copies.Experience supporting SAP in AWS cloud environmentAdvanced level knowledge in managing SAP with HANA and/or DB2 databases with back up, High Availability and DR solutionIntermediate knowledge with SAP cloud platform (SCP) Integration, Cloud Connector, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).Experience with HANA, DB2 and Unix administration concepts as necessary for Basis work, including scripting in AWS Cloud and On Premise environmentExperience supporting SAP in AWS cloud environmentStrong interpersonal and communications skills both written and verbal to include translating complex technical issues clearly and precisely to both technical and non-technical partiesThe ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyFamiliar with ODATA services and Fiori based Application Deployment.Strong analytical and technical communication skills.Understanding of SAP applications and its functionalities is an added advantage.Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel, both in person and on the telephone.Must be able to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule to all parties concerned.Must be service-oriented.Must be able to work independently.Must be able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary.Must be able to maintain confidentialityD. Preferred:(These are ‘nice to have’ for the role)Familiarity with SOX and ITILSAP certificationKnowledge of Entertainment Industry and business applications is an added advantageExperience with AWS, or Azure or GCPExperience with optimizing cloud costs through reserved instances, savings plans, or virtual machine updatesHow We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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