SAP Platform Lead (m/f/d)
As part of Hapag-Lloyd's SAP Team, you will be responsible for the entire SAP system landscape as well as all connected platforms across the enterprise. You ensure stable, secure and highperforming operations while driving the evolution of our application ecosystem toward a modern, cloudbased architecture. As a key architect of our digital transformation project fast4ward a S/4HANA greenfield implementation project, you leverage technologies such as SAP BTP, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), and innovative integration and automation approaches to modernize, harmonize, and futureproof our environment.
As a strong communicator and leader, you collaborate closely with colleagues from our Infrastructure teams, process owners, external partners and colleagues around the globe. Through your expertise and vision, you ensure that our SAP and cloud platforms evolve into a robust, futureready ecosystem that supports datadriven decision making and accelerates innovation across the organization.
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, highquality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
- Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
- Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
- Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
- At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
- A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
- Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
- Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
- A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection
- Several years of experience in the SAP Basis environment - ideally within complex, international system landscapes
- Good knowledge of SAP BW (architecture, operations, data process design)
- Experience as a team lead or in a senior role with leadership responsibility
- Solid expertise in the following areas:
- System architectures (ERP, BW, PI/PO, S/4HANA, BTP)
- SAP Datasphere and SAP BDC
- SAP Security & Authorizations
- Transport management, monitoring, and performance analysis
- Database technologies (HANA)
- Strong experience in working with and managing external service providers
- Experience with SAP RISE contract and operations is an advantage
- Passionate about running high performance systems
- Strong communication skills combined with a handson mentality
- Excellent English and good German language skills
- Provide functional and disciplinary leadership for the SAP Basis and SAP BW
- Ensure stable and efficient operations of the entire SAP system landscape (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, Solution Manager, SAC, BTP, Datasphere, BDC, etc.)
- Own and evolve the SAP BW architecture, including strategic development and operational governance
- Manage external service providers across hosting, managed services, and project delivery
- Plan and supervise system upgrades, patches, release changes, and system copies
- Ensure platform performance, system security, proactive monitoring, and compliance with internal and external standards
- Drive close collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, and Application teams
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Advise and support executive management on technology strategies and platform decisions while o
verseeing budget planning and capacity management within the SAP platform domain
- Continuously modernize and optimize the SAP platform, including cloud adoption, automation, and technical innovation
