SAP Basis, Cloud and Compliance Lead

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær · via Himalayas ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationIndia
Posted2 hours ago
Job Title: SAP Basis, Cloud and Compliance Lead (RISE & Enterprise Platforms)
Role Overview
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

Key Skills & Experience

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

We Offer
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.
About HBK
On January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at
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