SAP Release Manager

Accenture Federal Services

$119,900 - $236,800 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work
The SAP Release Manager will play a critical role in supporting a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation, partnering closely with the Release Management Lead to coordinate and manage the delivery of releases across the entire project lifecycle. This role serves as a central connection point among cross‑functional delivery teams, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure that release activities are executed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with DoD standards and Navy operational requirements.

You will oversee release planning, transport coordination, tooling governance, and readiness activities while maintaining clear communication with project leaders and external stakeholders. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of SAP change and transport processes. Through proactive planning and effective collaboration, you will help drive predictable, secure, and high‑quality release outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

Support the full lifecycle of SAP releases, including planning, build, testing, readiness reviews, and deployment
Assist in managing the release calendar and tracking milestones to align with Navy operational timelines
Oversee transport migration across SAP environments (Dev, QA, Pre‑Prod, Prod), ensuring adherence to sequence, dependency rules, and quality controls

Utilize SAP Solution Manager Change Request Management (ChaRM) to manage transports, approvals, traceability, and audit compliance
Ensure all release processes follow federal and DoD standards for security, documentation, and quality assurance
Work daily with functional consultants, ABAP developers, BASIS administrators, security teams, and testers to resolve transport conflicts and deployment blockers
Serve as a primary contact for client leadership regarding release status, readiness, and risks
Facilitate release readiness reviews and participate in go/no‑go decision meetings
Identify risks related to code collisions, testing gaps, or deployment conflicts and recommend actionable mitigation strategies

Here’s what you need:

5+ years of SAP Release Management, SAP BASIS, or Change Management experience
Strong hands‑on experience using SAP Solution Manager ChaRM for transport and change management
Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical release details into clear updates for executive stakeholders

Nice to have:

Experience with at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation
Experience with Agile or SAFe frameworks within SAP programs
Prior experience supporting federal or DoD ERP implementations

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. Citizen
Active Secret clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$119,900—$236,800 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Supporting a major SAP S/4HANA implementation for the Navy, this role coordinates release activities across development, testing, and production environments while serving as the bridge between technical teams, functional consultants, and client leadership. You'll manage the full release lifecycle—from planning through deployment—using SAP Solution Manager ChaRM to track transports, approvals, and compliance with DoD and federal security standards. The work demands strong organizational skills and deep familiarity with SAP change management processes, as you'll identify risks, resolve transport conflicts, and facilitate go/no-go decisions.

This position suits someone with at least five years of SAP Release Management or BASIS experience who can translate technical details into clear executive updates. You'll work daily across multiple teams to keep releases on schedule and aligned with Navy operational timelines. Prior S/4HANA implementation experience and knowledge of Agile or SAFe frameworks are valued, as is background with federal or DoD ERP projects. The role is full-time, in-office in Washington, DC, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

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