Release Manager, SAP
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth 2nd Street, Renton, King County, Washington, 98055, United States
About Boeing
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
About the Role
Boeing is seeking an accomplished Release Manager, SAP to orchestrate end-to-end SAP releases across complex, multi-wave enterprise programs following the SAP Activate methodology. Based in Seattle, WA or Dallas, TX, this pivotal role serves as the central hub connecting functional workstreams, technical teams, Basis operations, and business stakeholders.
In this position, you will ensure every release wave lands on time, within scope, and at the quality bar the business demands. You will define and govern the release calendar, manage change and release strategies, coordinate transport management, and drive continuous improvement across the release lifecycle. Your deep understanding of SAP architecture—spanning Basis, ABAP development, and key functional modules—will equip you to identify risks early, broker technical trade-offs, and keep complex dependencies from derailing program milestones.
Hiring Process
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 02, 2026. Please note that Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Culture & Equal Opportunity
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Additional Information
This position is for the 1st shift. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates based on eligibility. This is not an Export Control position.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South 2nd Street, Renton, King County, Washington, 98055, United States
Renton, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and maintain comprehensive wave-based release roadmaps aligned with SAP Activate phases
- check_circleDefine release scope, sequencing, and cutover strategies coordinating across value and work streams
- check_circleEstablish and enforce release gates, entry/exit criteria, and quality checkpoints across all waves
- check_circleOwn the SAP system migration strategy and govern transport management across development to production
- check_circleCoordinate system refreshes, client copies, kernel upgrades, and patch cycles in alignment with release schedules
- check_circleApply SAP Basis knowledge to facilitate technical release decisions and evaluate change impact analyses
- check_circleCollaborate with ABAP teams on transport packaging, code freeze enforcement, and regression risk assessment
- check_circleServe as the single point of accountability for release status across program leadership and business owners
Requirements
- verified1+ year leadership experience OR Boeing internal course completion
- verified10+ years leading SAP solution development
- verified5+ years SAP release management or test automation
- verified3+ years SAP Activate methodology
- verified3+ years Transport Management System (TMS)
- verified3+ years ABAP development
- verified3+ years hands-on SAP skills (FI, SD, MM, PP, GTS, EH&S, CFIN, GPD, PS, EWM, Manhattan Associate AATP, or SAP Basis)
- verified3+ years creating engineering release plans
- verifiedExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- verifiedWillingness to travel up to 25%
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; SAP Activate Methodology Certification or equivalent Agile/SAFe certification; Experience with S/4HANA greenfield or brownfield conversion programs; Exposure to SAP BTP, SAP Integration Suite, or SAP Datasphere in a release context; 3+ years orchestrating wave-based SAP releases on large-scale, global implementations (ECC, S/4HANA, or hybrid landscapes); Proficiency with change/transport tooling: SAP CTS+, SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM / Focused Build), SAP Cloud ALM, Active Control or Rev-Trac; Familiarity with ITSM frameworks (ITIL v4) and formal CAB/RAB governance models; Experience with cloud-native CI/CD tooling integrated with SAP delivery pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI); PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification; Prior experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences, Finance, or Public Sector) with validation and compliance requirements; Relevant SAP certifications (SAP Activate, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Basis); Experience managing complex multi-vendor and SI partner ecosystems within a formal governance model.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation assistance for qualified candidatescheck_circleHealth insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accountscheck_circleRetirement savings planscheck_circleLife and disability insurance programsPaid and unpaid time away from work
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Sap, Sap Activate, Sap Basis, Abap, Fi, SD, MM, PP, GTS, Cfin.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Release Manager, SAP at Boeing
What does a Release Manager, SAP at Boeing do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Release Manager, SAP at Boeing will design and maintain comprehensive wave-based release roadmaps aligned with sap activate phases; define release scope, sequencing, and cutover strategies coordinating across value and work streams; establish and enforce release gates, entry/exit criteria, and quality checkpoints across all waves; and own the sap system migration strategy and govern transport management across development to production.
What are the requirements for this Release Manager, SAP role?expand_more
To qualify for the Release Manager, SAP at Boeing position, applicants should have: 1+ year leadership experience OR Boeing internal course completion; 10+ years leading SAP solution development; 5+ years SAP release management or test automation; 3+ years SAP Activate methodology; 3+ years Transport Management System (TMS); and 3+ years ABAP development.
Where is the Release Manager, SAP role at Boeing located?expand_more
Release Manager, SAP at Boeing is based in South 2nd Street, Renton, King County, Washington, 98055, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Boeing has listed this Release Manager, SAP role as on-site.
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Release Manager, SAP at Boeing typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Release Manager, SAP at Boeing include Sap; Sap Activate; Sap Basis; Abap; Fi; SD; MM; and PP.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
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