ABOUT THE POSITION
The Principal SAP Basis Administrator in the Columbia Digital Technology (CDT) team is a senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Columbia’s SAP systems, servers, and databases. This role requires deep expertise across the SAP ecosystem, a proven ability to maintain stable and current landscapes, and the capability to independently deliver complex technical solutions using SAP best practices.
Based in the India Global Capability Center (GCC) , this position partners closely with global teams and plays a key role in executing Columbia Sportswear’s SAP lifecycle strategy, overseeing installations, upgrades, patching, performance optimization, issue diagnosis, and root‑cause resolution across all SAP environments.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Hands-on administration of SAP systems and solutions such as S/4HANA, SAP ECC, BW on HANA, BOE/Lumira, Data Services, SLT, Content Server, Cloud Connector, GRC, Solution Manager, Gateway, Vertex, Sovos Taxware, Fiori, Cloud ALM, SAP IAS, Web Dispatcher, etc.
- Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems, Kernels, Support Packs, Feature Packs, add-ons, and transports.
- Manage SAP HANA database administration tasks including installation, upgrades, system replication, backup & recovery, and performance tuning.
- Monitor system performance and take proactive steps to address bottlenecks, memory issues, dumps, and security vulnerabilities.
- Perform technical troubleshooting as necessary to ensure 24/7 availability of all systems.
- Perform system refreshes and participate in scheduling refresh activities with stakeholders.
- Participate in SAP maintenance activities.
- Timely address the issues reported to the Basis team via emails, tickets, and other monitoring tools.
- Follow procedures and standards regarding Transports and Corrections in conjunction with requirements defined by Change and Release Management.
- Manage hybrid landscapes and integrations with third-party systems.
- Implement automation and process improvements for operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.
- Mentor and coach junior Basis administrators and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- SAP Basis On-call support when needed.
YOU ARE
- 10 - 15 years of IT experience required, with at least 10 years of experience in an SAP Basis Administration capacity
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, ECC, SAP NetWeaver, and Fiori
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and SQL Server SAP environments
- Experience with SAP BTP administration, including Identity Management, Integration Suite, etc.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and partnerships with business stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within required timelines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
YOU HAVE
- Experience with S/4HANA implementation/migration experience
- Experience in RISE with SAP and S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition
- Experience with Cloud environments
- Experience with SAP Cloud ALM, Active Control
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence (Atlassian tools)
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
