Agile and DevOps Champion - SAP

Job Title : Agile and DevOps Champion SAP

Location : India (with global responsibilities)

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the transformation of SAP delivery models from waterfall to Agile approaches

Champion the adoption of DevOps principles in SAP AMS environments, driving continuous integration, automated testing, and faster release cycles

Design and implement frameworks for Agile and DevOps across different SAP project types (implementation, AMS, cloud transformations)

Guide SAP project and support teams in adopting Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and hybrid Agile-Waterfall models

Evaluate, implement, and scale supporting tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, collaboration platforms)

Drive change management initiatives to embed new ways of working across people, processes, and tools

Develop and deliver enablement plans, including training programs, knowledge sharing, and ongoing coaching for teams

Define metrics and KPIs to measure adoption, maturity, and business impact of Agile and DevOps practices

Collaborate with SAP program managers, architects, and delivery leadership to align transformation initiatives with business and technology goals

Act as a thought leader and subject matter expert for modern delivery practices within the SAP ecosystem

Engage with SAP product teams, industry forums, and partners to stay current on relevant trends and best practices

Provide hands-on guidance in restructuring delivery governance, processes, and structures to support Agile & DevOps adoption

Qualifications & Experience :

15+ years of SAP delivery and program management experience

Demonstrated experience in leading Agile transformations for SAP project environments

Proven track record of transforming traditional AMS delivery to DevOps models

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevOps practices (CI / CD, test automation, release management)

Working knowledge of modern toolchains such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins, Selenium, etc.

Strong background in change management principles and stakeholder management

SAP Activate methodology familiarity

Excellent coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer capabilities

Ability to engage with senior leadership, build trust, and influence across a large matrix organization