Zalando

Lead SAP Basis

Berlin
SAP AWS
Description

Lead SAP Basis (All Genders)

Location: Berlin

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As the SAP Basis team Lead, you will be at the heart of our company's digital engine. You will lead a talented team of 6-9 SAP Basis Consultants and Administrators who form the technical backbone for our entire SAP landscape. We are on an exciting journey, transitioning from a traditional operational focus to becoming proactive, strategic enablers of business growth. Your team is pivotal in managing a cutting-edge environment that includes S/4HANA, BTP, and a full suite of AWS services, ensuring our most critical systems are stable, performant, and secure.

 

Find out more about our Software engineer team: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/software-engineering

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 


We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Lead, mentor, and empower a team of SAP Basis team members, fostering their professional growth and creating a culture of excellence and collaborative success.

  • Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for our SAP landscape, driving the adoption of cloud-native practices on AWS and championing automation to enhance efficiency.

  • Take ownership of the stability, performance, and security of our business-critical SAP systems, ensuring they are a resilient foundation for our business operations.

  • Act as the key technical leader for major projects, including system migrations, upgrades, and the implementation of new BTP services, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

  • Collaborate closely with a diverse range of senior stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value and building long-lasting, trust-based relationships.

  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying opportunities to innovate, modernize our landscape, and elevate the team's strategic contribution to the company.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You have a proven track record of leading and developing a technical team for a minimum of 5 years, with a passion for mentoring others and fostering a supportive, high-performing environment.

  • You embody an ownership mindset, taking full responsibility for outcomes and inspiring your team to do the same.

  • You have experience in fostering team growth through career path development, defining clear roles and responsibilities, and proactive succession planning.

  • You leverage your deep, hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA and HANA DB administration to set technical direction, lead advanced performance tuning initiatives, and act as the final escalation point for complex troubleshooting.

  • You have demonstrable experience managing enterprise-scale SAP landscapes on cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and are comfortable with cloud-native concepts.

  • You are a strong communicator and strategic thinker, able to articulate a clear vision, manage senior stakeholders, and package complex rationales into convincing stories.

  • If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us 

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