SAP Basis Consultant

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo is looking for an expert SAP Basis Administrator to join our global enterprise solution team and support our SAP applications and infrastructure. As a SAP Basis Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability and performance of our SAP systems, working with functional teams, key-users, and other technical teams to provide solutions and coordinate SAP Landscape activities.

Responsibilities

·  Provide in-depth expertise of some the multiple SAP systems installed in PepsiCo, including SAP S/4 HANA, SAP ECC, SAP CRM, SAP PO, SAP Portal, SAP BW on HANA, SAP BODS, SAP BI Platform, SAP SLT, eHANA, Focused Run, SAP GRC, SAP Solman, SAP ADS, SAP Fiori, Cloud Connector, Web Dispatcher, SAP LaMa, etc.
·  Take Ownership of complex issues, engaging the functional teams, vendors, or key-users, using advanced tools such as Willy Introscope/HANA Studio where required.
·  Coordinate and lead activities with other Global technical teams such as Linux/Network/Cloud/DBAs.
·  Partner with Release Mgmt. for optimal downtime activity sequencing, including risk mitigation.
·  Provide expert support for incidents, EarlyWatch analysis, Root Cause analysis, etc.
·  Engage in capacity Management for on-Premise and Cloud Infrastructure.
·  Engage with Project teams to support any activities related to Sustain (Operational Readiness Testing, Technical Cutover, transport migration…)
·  Participate and engage in SAP version upgrades.
·  Perform technical administration tasks such as SAP refreshes, Support Pack upgrades, kernel upgrades, host agent updates, Add-on installations, Printer setup, certificate installation, etc.
·  Participate in the monthly maintenance windows, engaging in ramp-down/ramp-up activities, validations and expert support for any issues.
·  Coordinate hardware repair work for on-premise HANA appliances and OS Patching/OS upgrades.
·  Implement TPO recommendations and setup meetings with SAP and vendors as needed
·  Ensure compliance with change management processes and procedures
·  Orchestrate any necessary activities involving ad-hoc backup/recovery and archiving of the SAP systems
·  Integrate SAP systems with other internal or external systems (SSO, SAML, RFCs, odata…)
·  Participate in Disaster recovery and High Availability failover activities
·  Provide recommendations on optimal Architecture, load balancing and resiliency setup
·  Where relevant, work on SAP Controls (SOX, ITGC) and Governance areas of the SAP landscape
Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
·  3-5 years of experience in SAP Basis administration, preferable on HANA
·  Depth of experience of the major SAP components, preferably with large customers and complex landscape.
·  In-depth awareness of IT technical infrastructure
·  Good Communication, Facilitation, Coordination, Governance, Managing teams, plus experience leading PoC and complex scenarios.
·  Excellent analytical skills, ITIL Knowledge
·  Certifications of SAP, HANA, OSDB migration is an advantage