Manager, SAP BASIS

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for an SAP Basis Manager with expertise in SAP HANA and SAP RISE to join our Information Technology team.

This role will be responsible for managing the SAP Basis operations, ensuring optimal performance, and leading projects related to SAP HANA and SAP RISE implementations. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of SAP architecture and cloud solutions.

Location: This position will be based out of our Purchase, NY / New York City / Morristown, NJ / Conshohocken, PA / Charlotte, NC office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and manage the SAP Basis team in operational and strategic activities.
• Oversee SAP HANA and SAP RISE administration, upgrades, enhancements and defect fixes , ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Administer and maintain SAP environments, including installation, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning in close collaboration with SAP RISE administration teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement SAP solutions that enhance business processes and efficiencies.
• Develop and implement SAP system monitoring and optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and data protection regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external partners for SAP support and services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring continuous development and knowledge enhancement.
• Prepare and manage budgets related to SAP infrastructure and resource allocation.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP Basis management with and ideally with SAP HANA and SAP RISE experience as well.
• Proven track record of successful SAP system implementations and migrations.
• Strong understanding of SAP architecture, database management, and cloud solutions.
• Leadership and team management skills are required in addition to the technical skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
• SAP certification in HANA and/or SAP RISE is highly desirable.
• Expertise in configuring and managing SAP RISE environments, understanding the nuances of cloud deployment and integration.
• Deep knowledge of SAP Basis administration including system landscapes, transport management, and client management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within SAP HANA databases, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
• Experience in managing SAP landscapes in virtualized and cloud environments, understanding hybrid cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in using SAP Solution Manager for monitoring, change control management, and incident management.
• Strong skills in scripting and automation tools to streamline SAP operations and maintenance activities.
• Experience with SAP security and authorization concepts, ensuring secure access and compliance.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori and UI5 architecture, enhancing user experience and mobile integration.
• Knowledge of SAP integration technologies such as PI/PO and API management.
  
  

Salary Range: $130,000 – $170,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

Summary

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
  
  

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.