Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Core Responsibilities
Lead and execute S/4HANA migration activities using the SUM/DMO tool, including planning, sandbox cycles, quality cycles, and production cutover.
Conduct system assessments, readiness checks, simplification reviews, and technical mitigation plans before conversion.
Manage SAP installations, upgrades, system copies, refreshes, and landscape standardization.
Oversee database administration tasks (HANA mandatory), system tuning, monitoring, memory management, backups, and recovery procedures.
Coordinate and troubleshoot integrations, RFCs, proxies, PI/PO, SAP BTP services, and middleware connectivity during and after migration.
Define and execute the transport strategy, ensuring consistency across development and functional streams.
Support data migration teams in mapping technical dependencies, load sequencing, runtime optimization, and validation of converted objects.
Manage Fiori activation, configuration, launchpad setup, and security alignment with Basis and Authorization teams.
Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, security baselines, and audit requirements (SOX, GRC, segregation of duties).
Act as escalation point for landscape performance issues, upgrade blockers, interface errors, and conversion anomalies.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience
Knowledge of HANA Database administration, monitoring, backup strategies, performance optimization, and high availability concepts.
Deep knowledge of SUM/DMO, Maintenance Planner, Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM), SAPCAR, SAP Notes corrections, SPAM/SAINT, and Kernel operations.
Practical understanding of S/4HANA architecture:
Simplification items
Data model changes
CDS Views, embedded analytics activation
Fiori and Gateway
New integration patterns
Experience with cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern SAP landscapes (RAP, BTP, Integration Suite).
Knowledge of system sizing, quick sizers, capacity planning, and performance baselines.
Certifications (Preferred)
SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP S/4HANA Conversion & System Upgrade (highly valued)
SAP Basis or System Administration certifications
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a strong differentiator
SAP Activate methodology (nice to have)
Soft Skills
Methodical mindset, strong investigative instinct, and ability to untangle complex technical issues.
Clear communication, skilled in explaining technical risks to functional teams and executives.
High sense of ownership, autonomy, and structured problem-solving.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams during critical-path activities like migration weekends.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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