[Hiring] SAP Basis, Cloud and Compliance Lead @HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis, Cloud & Compliance Lead to own the architecture, delivery and governance of our SAP RISE and Cloud application landscape, supporting enterprise digital transformation. This role acts as the technical authority for SAP platforms, ensuring availability, resilience, security, compliance and operational excellence across global SAP environments. The role partners closely with internal IT teams, SAP ECS, cloud providers and system integrators to proactively manage platform health, risk and continuous improvement while aligning SAP technology with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Platform Architecture & Basis Leadership
  • Own and govern SAP platform architecture across ECC, S/4HANA, CRM, Solution Manager and RISE environments.
  • Act as the SAP Basis and platform SME, defining standards, best practices and lifecycle management.
  • Lead system refreshes, upgrades and S/4HANA readiness including pre and post refresh technical activities.
  • Oversee batch job monitoring, background processing and interface stability.
• Cloud, RISE & ALM Governance
  • Architect and govern SAP RISE operations, shared responsibility model and hyperscaler alignment.
  • Own SAP Cloud ALM strategy for monitoring, alerting, incident management and continuous improvement.
  • Manage integrations across SAP and cloud ecosystems including Ariba, BTP, OpenText, Cloud Connector, DPA and third‑party platforms.
  • Own connectivity design including VPNs, IP whitelisting, authentication and network coordination.
  • Maintain understanding of SAP contractual services, SLAs and chargeable offerings and align changes with leadership.
• System Monitoring & Operational Excellence
  • Define and implement end‑to‑end SAP monitoring strategy covering availability, performance, capacity and interfaces.
  • Establish alerting, escalation and incident response models aligned to business criticality and ITSM processes.
  • Drive root‑cause analysis for recurring or major incidents and implement long‑term corrective actions.
  • Ensure continuous platform health through proactive system checks, housekeeping and performance tuning.
  • Lead capacity planning based on data growth, business demand and future roadmap.
• Security, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure SAP platform compliance with IT General Controls (ITGC) and internal audit requirements.
  • Partner with the Security team to drive FUE optimization, vulnerability remediation and secure configuration.
  • Lead audit engagement, evidence preparation walkthroughs and remediation activities.
  • Maintain SAP risk register covering availability, security, compliance and operational risks.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Define and validate SAP disaster recovery architecture including RTO and RPO targets.
  • Lead DR planning, testing and readiness reviews with SAP and cloud providers.
  • Ensure business continuity through resilience design, failover readiness and recovery governance.
• Governance, Change & Stakeholder Management
  • Establish SAP platform governance frameworks spanning Basis, Cloud, Security and Compliance.
  • Govern change, release, transport and environment strategies for BAU and project delivery.
  • Develop and maintain operational runbooks, SOPs and escalation models.
  • Communicate platform vision, risks and opportunities effectively to senior leadership.
  • Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, SAP, vendors and internal IT teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SAP Basis, RISE with SAP and cloud platforms.
• Hands‑on expertise with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, CRM and Solution Manager.
• Experience with Cloud ALM, system monitoring, DR planning and audit readiness.
• Proven knowledge of SAP integrations, connectivity, security governance and compliance.
• Experience working with SAP ECS, hyperscalers and system integrators.
• Ability to operate at both architectural design and operational leadership levels.

Benefits

• At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development.
• You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.