Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website ator connect with us onor
As the SAP BASIS Support Manager, the role will lead a team of SAP BASIS specialists to ensure the stability, performance, and security of Sun's SAP landscape. This role involves overseeing the administration of SAP systems, managing SAP NetWeaver components, and leveraging SAP HANA technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP BASIS management, a deep understanding of NetWeaver, and proficiency in SAP HANA administration.
Team Leadership:
* Lead and mentor a team of SAP BASIS Support Specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Provide guidance on SAP best practices, project management, and professional development.
SAP BASIS Administration:
* Oversee day-to-day SAP BASIS administration tasks, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
* Manage SAP instances, systems, and landscapes to ensure optimal performance and availability.
* Ensure timely application of patches, upgrades, and support packs across SAP landscapes.
NetWeaver and SAP HANA Expertise:
* Demonstrate advanced proficiency in SAP NetWeaver components and SAP HANA administration.
* Develop and implement strategies for optimizing NetWeaver and SAP HANA performance.
System Landscape Management:
* Plan and execute the design, implementation, and maintenance of SAP landscapes, considering scalability and business requirements.
* Coordinate system refreshes, copies, and migrations.
* Collaborate with other IT teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Security and Compliance:
* Establish and enforce SAP security policies, user authorizations, and compliance standards.
* Conduct regular security audits and address vulnerabilities promptly.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
* Implement monitoring tools to proactively identify and address performance issues.
* Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize hardware and network resources.
Incident and Change Management:
* Lead incident and problem management processes, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
* Manage change control processes for SAP landscapes, minimizing business impact.
Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration:
* Work closely with SAP functional teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to understand and address business requirements.
* Collaborate with external vendors, SAP support, and business stakeholders to address system-related challenges.
* Ensure effective communication and alignment between SAP BASIS and other IT teams.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical field, or relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.
Extensive experience in SAP BASIS administration, with a focus on NetWeaver and SAP HANA.
Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing a team.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
SAP certifications in BASIS, NetWeaver, and HANA are highly desirable.
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
